Sweden
Ann Ringstrand
Ann is the designer who helped create our first textile interior design collection. She is a reputable designer with more than 25 years of international experience in the design of both interior design and fashion. She studied in Copenhagen at, among other places, the School of Fashion and Textile and has received awards such as "Designer of the Year", "Gold Button" and others. Ann draws her inspiration from yoga, art, architecture and dance. An important part of her design process is the choice of materials that will last over time and control over production that will not only generate quality for the customer but also respect human and earth resources.
Monika Mulder
For designer Monika Mulder, the process looks the same no matter what she is creating. With her new collection in glass and ceramics for Markslöjd, she wants to inspire reflection. Five years ago, Monika completed her first collaboration with Markslöjd, where her interest in beautiful yet functional interior decor products united with Markslöjd’s lighting. She explains that she thinks that as a company, Markslöjd possesses incredible expertise in lighting, and she is thrilled to get to contribute her own expertise in concepts and form.
Emelie Grönvall
Children’s creativity inspired a brand new career.
Emelie Grönvall’s interest in clay and creativity began when she started working at a preschool. The children’s joy while making objects piqued her interest in trying it herself, and a ceramics class ultimately launched her new career as a ceramicist. Now she is releasing a collection of pots for Markslöjd.
Joakim Thedin
From the music industry to acclaimed designer in just a few years. Joakim Thedin fell in love with designing a combination of light and form. He now owns a design company and his work includes the bestselling Heaven for Markslöjd. It all began in 2009. Joakim and his wife were taking their records down to the basement, because the family had transitioned entirely to Spotify. While putting away one of the records, he was struck by how beautiful the grooves were. Then and there, he had the idea to design alamp made from recycled vinyl records. When the lamp was finished, it garnered some attention and was featured in an array of design magazines, sold at several places, and nominated for Object of the Year at Designtorget in 2010.
Jonas Forsman
Jonas studied industrial design engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden where he now has his studio and works on different projects within furniture- and product design. Jonas has been awarded several Red dot awards and Design S awards for his innovative and unique products.
He grew up in Småland, a region in southern Sweden that is historically known for furniture manufacturing. From an early age, Jonas learned to save on resources by using as little as possible and how to make the most out of it. This way of life has become a guide line for him as a designer, facilitating resourcefulness and originality.