pia Wüstenberg

My approach to design is informed by details of beauty and a pursuit of imperfection and uniqueness . With admiration for the handmade, in particular the local European craft traditions and workshops, I have specialised in finding relevance for traditional skills and materials in todays living environment.

My work seeks to create objects rich in narrative and with a transparent  and comprehensible lifespan. 

I believe that humans are strongly shaped by their culture, and the objects we choose to own, use or create within our (cultural) life have a reach further then their immediate presence. How and where they are made, how and where they are bought, matters. 

“As a designer, I write the story of the object I create. It is my design philosophy to write a story of beauty in all aspects related to my design output.”

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About

Pia Wüstenberg is a Finnish-German designer, working in North Germany. She is a mother of two utopian children , Maya and Emil. She has a home in Germany and in Finland, and has built a studio on a small island in Finland, accessible only in the summer.
Between 2001- 2015 Pia lived in the UK (London and South) practicing her work from a shared studio in Dalston.

She is a freelance designer, and also the creative head of utopia & utility, her own brand specialising in combining design and craft.

Education

Pia graduated in 2011 from the Royal College of Arts (London) with an MA in Design Products. For her graduation she presented the first collection of Stacking Vessels and a series of Objects made from Processed Paper. Prior to this she studied Furniture Design and Craftsmanship at Bucks New University near London and trained as a carpenter.

 

The Utopia island studio in North Karelia, Finland, Summer 2021

 
 

Contact

Tel. +49 157 80639108

pia@piadesign.eu 

 
 
i stands for IMAGINATION Imagine a sculpture, which is handmade and combines many different materials. It is beautiful and somehow familiar, somehow also new. Imagine it is also functional, you can take it apart piece by piece and each piece is a con
i stands for IMAGINATION Imagine a sculpture, which is handmade and combines many different materials. It is beautiful and somehow familiar, somehow also new. Imagine it is also functional, you can take it apart piece by piece and each piece is a container or vessel. Imagination is where it all begins, and then we make it real. I stands for Imagination in our Utopia & utility BRAND ALPHABET. • • • #brandalphabet #alphabet #ethicalbrand #contemporaryinteriors #artisanmade #ethical #brandethics #sustainablestyle #consciousconsumer #ethicalstyle #socialimpact #sustainablehome #sustainablebusiness #ecoconscious #interiordesigninspiration #livingroom #homeinspo #utopiaandutility #interiordecorator #interirosculpture #objectmaker #contemporaryart #contemporarydecor #fairtrade #sustainability #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #slowliving #buyhandmade #functionalart #imagination
j stands for JOY Feeling elevated and fulfilled by the work we do, and by the output into this world, is what brings joy in the everyday. Work is a big part of life, and the joy we get from it meaningful. At utopia we wish to bring joy through the w
j stands for JOY Feeling elevated and fulfilled by the work we do, and by the output into this world, is what brings joy in the everyday. Work is a big part of life, and the joy we get from it meaningful. At utopia we wish to bring joy through the work we do. Whether it is to the craftsman experiencing joy in the making, to the customer in feeling joy in the aesthetic pleasure- the full lifespan of our output is intended for the creation of joy. J stands for Joy in our Utopia & utility BRAND ALPHABET • • • #brandalphabet #alphabet #ethicalbrand #contemporaryinteriors #artisanmade #ethical #brandethics #sustainablestyle #consciousconsumer #ethicalstyle #socialimpact #sustainablehome #sustainablebusiness #ecoconscious #interiordesigninspiration #livingroom #homeinspo #utopiaandutility #interiordecorator #interirosculpture #objectmaker #contemporaryart #contemporarydecor #fairtrade #sustainability #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #slowliving #buyhandmade #functionalart #joy
k stands for KINDNESS There can never be enough of this. Being empathetic and kind to each other makes life so much easier. At utopia we work with people. People making, people creating, people showing and selling our work. People transporting and ha
k stands for KINDNESS There can never be enough of this. Being empathetic and kind to each other makes life so much easier. At utopia we work with people. People making, people creating, people showing and selling our work. People transporting and handling our work. At every stage, there is a person with their own life and own dreams, and we all deserve to be treated kindly and with understanding. K stands for Kindness in our Utopia & utility BRAND ALPHABET. • • • #brandalphabet #alphabet #ethicalbrand #contemporaryinteriors #artisanmade #ethical #brandethics #sustainablestyle #consciousconsumer #ethicalstyle #socialimpact #sustainablehome #sustainablebusiness #ecoconscious #interiordesigninspiration #livingroom #homeinspo #utopiaandutility #interiordecorator #interirosculpture #objectmaker #contemporaryart #contemporarydecor #fairtrade #sustainability #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #slowliving #buyhandmade #functionalart #kindness
l stands for LEGACY Legacy is the impact we leave on our environment, both people and things. At Utopia we strive for a legacy of fairness and beauty, of objects so well created they become family heirlooms. Of people’s time spend in a meaning
l stands for LEGACY Legacy is the impact we leave on our environment, both people and things. At Utopia we strive for a legacy of fairness and beauty, of objects so well created they become family heirlooms. Of people’s time spend in a meaningful pursuit of making things with their hands, bringing joy and advancing their talents through the possibilities we can create. We wish that those touched by Utopia and our output are enriched and our legacy is positive, on people and planet. L stands for Legacy in our Utopia & utility BRAND ALPHABET. • • • #brandalphabet #alphabet #ethicalbrand #contemporaryinteriors #artisanmade #ethical #brandethics #sustainablestyle #consciousconsumer #ethicalstyle #socialimpact #sustainablehome #sustainablebusiness #ecoconscious #interiordesigninspiration #livingroom #homeinspo #utopiaandutility #interiordecorator #interirosculpture #objectmaker #contemporaryart #contemporarydecor #fairtrade #sustainability #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #slowliving #buyhandmade #functionalart #legacy #stackingvessel
m stands for MINDFULNESS As a business, being mindful means to be aware of the effects of our doings and the possibilities we have. It means to not neglect the details, but to be considered of every aspect we are responsible for. Whether it be recycl
m stands for MINDFULNESS As a business, being mindful means to be aware of the effects of our doings and the possibilities we have. It means to not neglect the details, but to be considered of every aspect we are responsible for. Whether it be recycling our rubbish or donating to charitable causes. To use our art to raise awareness or to facilitate change. Mindfulness helps to stay relevant and be part of the Zeitgeist of this world. M stands for Mindfulness in our Utopia & utility BRAND ALPHABET. • • • #brandalphabet #alphabet #ethicalbrand #contemporaryinteriors #artisanmade #ethical #brandethics #sustainablestyle #consciousconsumer #ethicalstyle #socialimpact #sustainablehome #sustainablebusiness #ecoconscious #interiordesigninspiration #livingroom #homeinspo #utopiaandutility #interiordecorator #interirosculpture #objectmaker #contemporaryart #contemporarydecor #fairtrade #sustainability #sustainablestyle #ethicalstyle #slowliving #buyhandmade #functionalart
 
 

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