Susan Christianen
Industrial Designer & Researcher — Netherlands
About
Susan Christianen (1983, the Netherlands) is a lefthanded creative, engaged to the field of design, architecture, art and communications. Apart from her own projects, she has worked for different clients; such as the ICEHOTEL, Elan, Haglöfs, Nikita Clothing, Rift Valley African investments and the entertainment industry.
Her background and international experience in different areas of design, as well as meeting different cultures and countries, has given Susan a broad platform of inspiration. Her senses get triggered by nature, science, dreams, exploring infinity, different cultures, handicrafts, making music and more.
´My work is based on broad and devoted research, which is translated into applicable designs. The things that make people question and wonder in daily life fascinates me. How can objects, surroundings and new experiences gradually become - either conscious or subconscious- a part of our lives?`
- Experience:
- 5 years
- Education:
- 2005- 2009: Design Academy Eindhoven (BA), The Netherlands
2000– 2004: Fontys University of Professional Communications, (HBO, BA) Eindhoven, The Netherlands - Awards:
- 2012/13: UNFOLD - Icehotel reception // Jukkasjärvi, SE
2012: Connect ring // Eindhoven, NL
2009: TNO Stipendium - Magnetite project // NL
2009: Allumonde Award for social design, Design Academy Eindhoven // NL
2009: 1st price with the design pitch ´Starters in Spotlights´ - Paragliding for Paralized // NL
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2008– present: Studio Susan Christianen – Interiors, Products, Clothing, Creative Concepts, Research // Global
2010 (may)– 2011 (nov): Haglöfs Scandinavia AB – Designer & clothing design coordination, incl.factory visits in Hong Kong + China // SE
2008– 2012: Icehotel AB - Designer (interiors), Sculptor & Teacher in icesculpting // Jukkasjärvi, SE
2007- 2008: Forward Design – Designer of clothing, graphical patterns and prints, // The Netherlands
2004- 2007: Nikita Clothing – International Marketing PR coordination, organisation of events and commercials // Reykjavik, Iceland & the Netherlands
2003: ELAN Headquarters – Internship international Marketing PR & events // Begunje, Slovenia
EXHIBITIONS / PUBLICATIONS:
2012/13: Icehotel reception ´Unfold´, in collaboration with Lena Kriström // Jukkasjärvi, SE
2012: Icehotel Book // Global
2012: Tännforsen Igloos – Interior in collaboration with Anna Öhlund // SE
2011: Christmas jingle TV3 Norge – scenography in collaboration with Arne Bergh & David Andrén // Jukkasjärvi, SE
2011: ´Oklahoma!´ musical, costume assistant to Mathias Clason (Royal Opera Sthlm) // Växjö theater, SE
2011: Icesculpting Festival ´Icelounger´ // Uppsala, SE
2010: Graduation Galleries - Dutch Design Week // Eindhoven, NL
2010: Design Etalage Route, ´L´Armour´, Dutch Design Week // Eindhoven, NL
2009: Sid Lee Collective, in collaboration with Vonk Styling and Mark Armstrong // Amsterdam, NL
2009: Design Etalage Route, ´Infinitum´, Dutch Design Week // Eindhoven, NL
2008/09: Icehotel ´Antlers suite´, in collaboration with Lena Kriström, Jukkasjärvi // SE
2008: Interior design for´the White Table & the black Sheep´ // Eindhoven, NL
2008: Leisure Exhibition, de Smalle Haven // Eindhoven, NL
2007: We Plan 2 Entertain – Eindhoven // NL
2007: ´Globalisation´: graphic clothing designs // Eindhoven, NL
2007: ´Oom Dordrecht´ exhibition // Dordrecht, NL
2006: Publication in ´Design Academy & friends´ book with Infinitum // NL
