Stephan Schenk

Stephan Schenk is a designer, entrepreneur, and advocate for purpose-driven innovation. As the founder of Stapelstein®, he combines design and social responsibility to inspire movement, play, and well-being in children’s lives. With a commitment to steward ownership, his ventures prioritize long-term societal impact over short-term profit, setting a new standard for responsible entrepreneurship.

A passionate advocate for open-ended active play, Stephan has led Stapelstein® to positively impact over 800,000 children across Europe, addressing issues like movement deficiency and fostering creativity. His work is deeply rooted in sustainability, emphasizing the use of eco-friendly, durable materials aligned with universal design principles, and maintaining a steadfast dedication to safeguarding children’s privacy in marketing.

Beyond his entrepreneurial achievements, Stephan’s background includes academic engagements as a Guest Professor at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. His leadership and design philosophy is shaped by studies in expression semiology with Arno Stern and organizational models inspired by swarm intelligence.

With a holistic approach to business, design, and education, Stephan’s work is driven by a belief in the transformative power of movement and play to create a brighter, more inclusive, and child-friendly future for the next generation.