“As a designer, I write the story of the object I create. It is my design philosophy to write a story of beauty in all aspects related to my design output.”

“My work seeks to create objects rich in narrative and with a transparent  and comprehensible lifespan. “

Pia’s approach to design is informed by details of beauty and a pursuit of imperfection and uniqueness . With admiration for the handmade, in particular the local European craft traditions and workshops, Pia has specialised in finding relevance for traditional skills and materials in todays living environment and life habits.

“I believe that humans are strongly shaped by their culture, and the objects we choose to own, use or create within our (cultural) life have a reach further then their immediate presence. How and where they are made, how and where they are bought, matters.”

About

Pia Wüstenberg is a Finnish-German designer, working in North Germany. She is a mother of two utopian children , Maya and Emil. She has a home in Germany and in Finland, and has built a studio on a small island in Finland, accessible only in the summer to find time to reflect and get away from society.
Between 2001- 2015 Pia lived in the UK (London and South) practicing her work from a shared studio in Dalston, East London.

She is a freelance designer, and also the creative head of utopia & utility, her own brand specialising in combining design and craft.

Education

Pia graduated in 2011 from the Royal College of Arts (London) with an MA in Design Products.
For her graduation she presented the first collection of Stacking Vessels and a series of Objects made from Processed Paper. Prior to this she studied Furniture Design and Craftsmanship at Bucks New University near London and trained as a carpenter.

Contact

Tel. +49 157 80639108

pia@piadesign.eu