Karoline Fesser

I work like an archaeologist: through design I make visible what is already there. I go to places where something is hidden and look for impressions that I feel are relevant. Intuitively, I uncover what is significant to me and make it tangible for others.

Product designer Karoline Fesser (*1983) lives and works in Cologne. After graduating from Aachen University of Applied Sciences, she worked for the design magazine Form in Basel and the Dutch designer Ineke Hans in Arnhem. In 2012, she founded her own studio and has since worked on both freelance and fixed projects for furniture labels and the industry. Focusing on the multi-layered context between people and products, each of her designs tells its own story. Her products have been shown at numerous fairs and exhibitions, including Cologne, Kortrijk, Milan, Paris and New York.

Karoline Fesser's attitude towards design is currently exemplified by her work with the design collective Generation Köln. The designers portray artisanal cultural sites through collaboration and the resulting products. 

In the confrontation with other strong characters, both within the group and in the people we work with, the respective points of view are clarified and sharpened. Decisive for the designs are the material and the skills, possibilities and interests of the craftsmen on site. It is hard to imagine a more direct and respectful way of working.