Nordic Designers: Who to Watch

Theodora Alfreðsdóttir explores narratives within objects and their manufacturing journeys. Immersed in the interplay between machines, tools, craftsmen, and materials, she works with natural elements like wood, paper, and stone, integrating Bauhaus principles into her creations. The result is a unique infusion of spaces with an eclectic touch.

Based in Copenhagen, Edoardo Lietti stands out as a versatile designer, celebrated for his ingenuity and woodworking prowess. Infusing a dash of Bauhaus inspiration into his lamps, tables, and chairs, his designs merge a modular, adaptable essence with a whimsical touch.

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Kajsa Melchior is a designer and sculptor who blurs the lines between furniture and sculpture, fact and fiction. Ultimately, her biomaterial creations explore concepts of development and erosion, evoking elements of radical, biophilic, and coastal design.

Kim Thomé, based in London and Oslo, creates captivating installations and innovative product designs. Blending art and design, his work features colors and shapes that evoke a space-age element, from multistory kaleidoscopic installations to intimate series of colored glass vases.

Katerina Krotenko, a multicultural designer based in Helsinki, weaves heritage into her creations, crafting soulful objects that embody memories and stories. Working predominantly with glass for its whimsical character, she experiments with colors, shapes, and materials to delight the senses, infusing spaces with a rustic charm influenced by her unique design perspective.

Anne Nowak, located in Frederiksberg, Denmark, explores life’s transitions through her eclectic, maximalist artistry. Inspired by personal memories, cosmos, nature, and spiritual mythology, she delves into themes of impermanence and eternity. As a result, her work carries a space-age spirit, reflecting the ever-changing nature of existence.

Based in Turku, Hanna Heino is known for creating art that delicately captures the beauty and subtle nuances of nature. Specializing in clay, her works embody an effortless and approachable naturalness. The art reflects flowing vibrant, biophilic forms, variety in textures, and a commitment to ancient working techniques, creating subtle shimmers of vitality and variation in each piece.

Based in Helsinki, Alves Ludovico aims to explore the relationships crucial for maintaining the fragile sustainability of ecosystems. His work seeks to unveil the unsustainable practices of human consumerism that impact both ecosystems and their inhabitants. Working predominantly with bio plastics, his conceptual pieces may add a radical touch, pushing boundaries in the realm of sustainable art.

Based in Oslo, Lillian Tørlen specializes in creating site-specific works that delve into the human experience of immediate surroundings. Working primarily with ceramics, her sculptures and installations, carry calming elements of soft minimalist and boho chic design.

Erin Turkoglu, based in Helsinki, is an artist and designer who skillfully explores the subtlety of color, material, and an experimental crafting process in her ceramic creations. Influenced by poetry, architecture, and archaeology, her work pushes the boundaries of material and process. Infused with elements of minimalism and coastal design, her pieces offer a serene blend of form and function.

Based in Stockholm, Olle Sahlqvist tackles the pressing issue of the climate crisis. He advocates for a deeper connection with nature in order to foster empathy towards it. His radical designs, characterized by rustic, and biophilic elements aim to evoke a stronger relationship with natural materials, emphasizing the importance of nature’s well-being.