Born in Germany, Philipp Mainzer studied product design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, and architecture at the Architectural Association both in London.

In 1995 Philipp Mainzer co-founded the modern furniture brand e15. Parallel to the creation of e15, Philipp Mainzer practised architecture in New York and continues to do so since his return to Germany in 2001.

He is a member of the Executive Committee of the German Design Council and regularly gives lectures on architecture, design and branding. Philipp Mainzer is Creative and Managing Director of e15 and his architecture office.