design engineering in wood
Biography
Rolf Black is bioengineer and designer, self-taught in digital furniture making. He predominantly designs dynamic seating furniture, which is assembled without the use of glue or screws.
Rolf studied mechanical engineering in Hannover, Germany, and bioengineering in Glasgow. His professional focus is improving support and accessibility.
After working for more than 30 years designing, researching and teaching assistive technology, he founded tiltedtree.co in 2022 with the aim to create furniture that encourages healthy living through supporting biomechanically sound posture.
Rolf designs and manufactures prototypes in his studio and workshop in the heart of the East Neuk in Fife, Scotland.


