Daniel Rybakken was born in 1984 in Oslo, Norway. He graduated from the School of Architecture and the School of Art in Gothenburg, Sweden. After graduating in Fine Arts, Daniel Rybakken opened his own design studio in Oslo.
Daniel Rybakken is known for his designs and awards throughout his career. He has won the "Best of the Best" Red Dot Award in Singapore Award in 2007; Anders Jahre's Cultural Prize for young talents in Oslo in 2008.
The work done Daniel Rybakken stands out for its balance between design and art, forming limited editions.
Daniel Rybakken has managed to be awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 2014 and Red Dot in 2013 by the magnificent work of Counterbalance