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About the Studio
I'm a product designer running my studio in Berlin since 2014. My main focus lies on designing functional objects, systems and spaces which aim for self-evidence in terms of concept, construction and use.
Other areas of my work include exhibitions and publications, preferably in collaboration with other designers as well as artists, architects and researchers.
I studied product design with the minor subjects communication design, art research and media art at HfG Karlsruhe. Before graduating in 2014 I interned with Stefan Diez, was a freelance designer for Bureau Kilian Schindler and spent a semester in the Visual and Critical Studies department of the School of Visual Arts in New York. In 2011 I have established my own practice and since then I have been working for various clients as well as on independent ventures.
Former assistants: Agnes Kelm, Tanguy Fraiture, Prak Piakot, Marta Pracht, Marie Radke, Emilia Knabe
Other areas of my work include exhibitions and publications, preferably in collaboration with other designers as well as artists, architects and researchers.
I studied product design with the minor subjects communication design, art research and media art at HfG Karlsruhe. Before graduating in 2014 I interned with Stefan Diez, was a freelance designer for Bureau Kilian Schindler and spent a semester in the Visual and Critical Studies department of the School of Visual Arts in New York. In 2011 I have established my own practice and since then I have been working for various clients as well as on independent ventures.
Former assistants: Agnes Kelm, Tanguy Fraiture, Prak Piakot, Marta Pracht, Marie Radke, Emilia Knabe
Clients and References
- Ariella Aïsha Azoulay
- Armin Linke
- designfabrik®
- Echtwald
- Fondazione Matera-Basilicata 2019
- Galerie Max Mayer
- Häfele
- Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin
- kkaarrlls
- Kober
- Kunsthalle Praha
- Kvadrat
- Olivari
- Pulpo
- Schönbuch
- Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau
- USM
- ZKM Karlsruhe
Teaching
- Since 2018:
Designworkshops at Heinz-Berggruen-Gymnasium Berlin
2020
- Teaching assignment at UDK Berlin
2019
- Workshop at Bauhaus Uni Weimar
2018
- Teaching assignment at HS Anhalt, Dessau
Exhibitions
2020
- "A Concrete for the 'Other Half'", Bauhaus Dessau: research, curation, exhibition design
- "Errata", HKW Berlin: exhibition design and coordination for Ariella Aïsha Azoulay's contribution "Imperial Publications"
2019
- I-DEA Matera: exhibition design
- "Enter Porcelain", Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milan: contribution
2018
- Salone Satellite, Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milan: contribution
- "Materials Culture", Orgatec Cologne: contribution
2017
- "My Canvas", London Design Festival: contribution
- "kkaarlls", Café Kunsthalle Baden-Baden: contribution
- Designers Market, imm Cologne: contribution
2016
- "Klarheit und Form", Bundeskunsthalle Bonn: contribution
2015
- “Rethink the Modular”, Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milan, Fuorisalone: contribution
- Forecast Forum, HKW Berlin: contribution
2014
- "kkaarrlls", Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milan, Fuorisalone: contribution
2012
- „The Sun Heat Project“, Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milan, Fuorisalone: contribution, exhibition design and coordination
2011
- Wallpaper* “Handmade”, Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milan, Fuorisalone: contribution
- “Design: kkaarrlls! Furnishings to Come”, Badisches Landesmuseum Karlsruhe: contribution
2010
- D3 Contest by the German Design Council, imm Cologne: contribution
- Lodz Design Festival: contribution
Awards
2019
- Beyond Bauhaus – Prototyping the Future: award winner
2017
- Raumpioniere – architecture competition by the Ludwigsburg Museum: special mention
- German Design Award: Nominee 2018
2015
- German Design Award: Nominee 2016
- selected for the Forecast Forum at HKW Berlin
2014
- German Design Award: Nominee 2015
2014
- scholarship from the IKEA Foundation
2012
- Gunther-Schroff-Scholarship
- Baden-Württemberg-Scholarship
2011
- D3 CONTEST of the German Design Council: nominee
2010
- High-Tec Design Award of the Hoepfner Foundation Karlsruhe: first prize
2009
- GO IN Design Award: first prize
- stipend from the Incorporated Society for the Development of Art and Media Technology
Contact
Studio Martha Schwindling
Nogatstraße 15
12051 Berlin
Germany
Nogatstraße 15
12051 Berlin
Germany
+49 (0)178 / 8 32 01 54
Network
Here's a list of some friends and collaborators whose work you should have a look at:
- Alina Schmuch, artist
- Ben Öztat, artist
- David Heitz, artist
- Elena Tezak, jewelry and product designer
- Grażyna Roguski, artist
- Jonas Fechner, graphic designer
- Lisa Pommerenke, graphic designer
- Lotte Meret Effinger, artist and designer
- Peter Schäfer, product designer
- Robert Hamacher, photographer
- Tanja Schuez, graphic designer
- Wataru Murakami, artist
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