Sanne is a Material Researcher, Designer and Maker, graduated in 2016 with the masters Material Futures at Central Saint Martins. Her main interest as a designer is in material innovation, sustainability and future thinking. The production process is highly important in her work, where craft meets innovation and system design.
Sanne has exhibited her work at major institutions and exhibitions worldwide, such as the Hubei Provincial Museum (China), Textielmuseum (NL) and Museu del
Disseny de Barcelona (ES). Including talks at well known locations including Tate Modern, The Design Museum and Somerset House.
Her work is also been published in a range of articles, magazines and books, including DAMN magazine, FRAME, Design Indaba, Domus, WGSN and Thames & Hudson.
She has been nominated for various awards including H100 Award (2019), the New Material Award (2018) and the Katerva Award (2018).
Projects credited in
- Studio Sanne Visser: Human HairThis new short-form documentary film by STUDIO NAR offers a glimpse into the world of internationally renowned designer and researcher Sanne Visser, whose pioneering work revolves around the innovative use of human hair as a sustainable material resource. Narrated by Sanne Visser herself, she shows you around in her London based studio and explains the significant role human hair can play in addressing the challenges of the current climate crisis.
Work history
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FabricatorStudio Sanne Visser
London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance fabricator for various clients including Based Upon, Haberdashery, The Liminal Space, and private clients.
Works involve fabrication and assembly of high quality luxury Interior Design objects and furniture, set-design for exhibitions and pop-ups, any basic DIY construction and building works for interiors.
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Material Design ResearcherStudio Sanne Visser
London, United KingdomFreelance
Founder of Studio Sanne Visser, focusing on the development of new materials with the main focus on research projects involving waste materials and circular design. Pro-active in the delivering and participation of exhibition, workshops and presentations.
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Skills
- Material Design
- Alternative Materials
- Academic Research
- Workshop Delivery
- Lecturing
- Sustainable Materials
- Design Education
- Graphic Design
- Brand Styling
- Design Research
Education
Master of ArtsCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
MA in Material Futures at Central Saint Martins
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Willem de Kooning Academy
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
BA in Lifestyle & Design
Awards
H100 Awardsh Club London
H100 Awards, Nominee in the category 'Under 30s' 2019H
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New Material AwardHet Nieuwe Instituut
Nominee for the New Material Award 2018, supported by The New Institute, Stichting DOEN, Stichting Kwadraat+ Show more