"Always on the run for sustainable topics at the interface of design, material and process technology"

image @ Mirja Zentgraf

"In studies and experiments
I unveal potential application fields for circular materials and technologies"

Since 2014 Katrin has been working independently and in cooperation with other professionals in the fields of design, science, university teaching as well as network to support young talents.

Coming from academic studies of german language and literature, history and architecture, she radically changed to a completely practical work as bag designer in Hanover. Reaching for more, she studied product design at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and completed her design studies with a Masters degree in 2015. Before setting up her own studio she was working for Hermann August Weizenegger, Max Borka and Benjamin Hubert.
Today she focusses on universitary teaching as well as on interdisciplinary and collaborative work together with italian designer Caterina Plenzick within the framework of Endogenous Lab.

imagine the future - connect people - make things happen

Services

Analysis of materials, technologies, design or lifecycles, qualitative research and evolution of viable scenarios for materials, production and products.
Concept development, experiments and testings, prototyping and design of materials, products, circular scenarios, installations and exhibitions.
Concept development & funding, event & budget planning, coordination & implementation including online and offline strategies, and communication.
Promotion of creativity in the use of materials and technology, socio-cultural and circular topics, collective design & artistic design research processes.
Practical material and environment experience workshops for small groups in universitary, school or private context.
EXHIBITIONS

2020
Centro de Artes Contemporáneas
Sao Miguel - Acores, Portugal
Project Endogenos
Endogenous Lab at group exhibition Use & Abuse Azores

2019
Rural Design Week
Project Refused Matter by Endogenous Lab
(San Potito Sannitico, Italy)

2017
Interzum Köln
Project Recreate Textiles
Group Exhibition Haute Innovation

2016
Ambiente - Talents (Frankfurt)
Touring Exhibition Bundespreis Ecodesign (Germany)
Designtage Brandenburg (Potsdam)
Heimtextil - Young Creations (Frankfurt)

2015
Mint Shop -Twisting Traditions (London)
Aram Gallery - Extra Ordinary (London)
DMY - International Design Festival (Berlin)

AWARDS
2019
Rural Design Award for Endogenous Lab (Winner)
Use&Abuse Award for Endogenous Lab (Winner)

2016
Young Creations Award (Winner)
Ambiente Talents (Winner)

2015
Bundespreis Ecodesign (Nominee Category Young Talents)
Designpreis Brandenburg (Winner)
Lucky Strike Award (Special Mention)
German Design Award (Nominee)
New Talent Selection DMY International Design Festival

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS