Oliver Förster

Oliver Fowles is a seasoned professional in the design and watchmaking industry, currently serving as Owner and Creative Director at PRAXIS SUISSE since January 2023, where the focus is on creating fine Swiss-made timepieces for both established brands and private clients. Prior to this role, Fowles co-founded Blok Watches, a brand dedicated to designing stylish analog watches for children, holding the position of VP Product and Brand from January 2020 to June 2022. Fowles also co-founded Uniform Wares in 2009, serving as CEO and Creative Director, and emphasized intelligent design over branding in watch creation. Fowles holds a Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Furniture and Lighting Design from Buckinghamshire New University, earned between 2001 and 2004.