is a Brussels-born, New York-based design writer with over a decade of experience. He received a BFA from Design Academy Eindhoven and an MA from The Cooper Hewitt/Parsons History of Design and Curatorial Studies program. Madlener contributes to publications including Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Dwell, Hypebeast, and Wallpaper. He’s also written monographs and curated exhibitions on tool theory, contemporary glass, and copyright infringement.