Hanspeter Steiger
Zürich | Since 2001
Hanspeter Steiger
Weineggstrasse 42, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Phone +41 (0)43 499 00 44
Fax +41 (0)43 499 04 44
Category: Product designers
Weineggstrasse 42, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Phone +41 (0)43 499 00 44
Fax +41 (0)43 499 04 44
Category: Product designers
Owner
Hanspeter Steiger
1970 Born March 13.
1977- 1986 Compulsory schooling in Muri, Switzerland
1986- 1990 Apprenticeship as furniture maker
1990- 1991 Practical placement in an architect’s office
1991- 1993 Employment as furniture maker
1993- 1994 Language studies in France and Mexico
1994- 1996 Höhere Schule für Gestaltung [School of Design] in Basel, Switzerland,
Institute for Interior and Furniture Design
1996- 1997 National College of Art and Design Oslo, Norway,
Institute for Interior and Furniture Design
1997- 2000 Danish Design School Copenhagen, Denmark,
Institute for Interior and Furniture Design, Diploma
2001- Established Hanspeter Steiger Designstudio in Zurich
2002- 2004 Project-leader, Pia Schmid architectural office, Zurich
2004- Project-leader, Iria Degen Interiors, Zurich
2004- Guest lecturer at different schools
1970 Born March 13.
1977- 1986 Compulsory schooling in Muri, Switzerland
1986- 1990 Apprenticeship as furniture maker
1990- 1991 Practical placement in an architect’s office
1991- 1993 Employment as furniture maker
1993- 1994 Language studies in France and Mexico
1994- 1996 Höhere Schule für Gestaltung [School of Design] in Basel, Switzerland,
Institute for Interior and Furniture Design
1996- 1997 National College of Art and Design Oslo, Norway,
Institute for Interior and Furniture Design
1997- 2000 Danish Design School Copenhagen, Denmark,
Institute for Interior and Furniture Design, Diploma
2001- Established Hanspeter Steiger Designstudio in Zurich
2002- 2004 Project-leader, Pia Schmid architectural office, Zurich
2004- Project-leader, Iria Degen Interiors, Zurich
2004- Guest lecturer at different schools
Philosophy
Analysis
The beginning of the design process involves my discussing the finer points of the project with my client as well as considering the needs of the end client. I develop initial ideas, reject them again, then think laterally and outside of the box!
Process
My philosophy stems from the results of this analytical thinking. I outline, shape and explain my ideas, and don’t allow potential difficulties to restrict me. I try to unite tradition with innovation as well as couple conventional techniques and thinking methods with the latest technologies and materials. I consider both the old and the new, weigh up and pursue rational approaches.
Environment
As a furniture maker, I feel a responsibility to ensure my products do not adversely affect the environment with any unnecessary energy and material consumption. I compare the implementation possibilities, narrow them down and consider the relevant elements involved.
Solution
I love material challenges and frequently fathom out new limits. Unorthodox solutions can only be found by overcoming tradition. My premeditated artifacts implicate decisive designs beyond contrived effects.
Result
A good product should have charisma. In my opinion high quality design is characterised by the fact that it appeals to the different senses, transcending the visual impression. My functional furniture aims to reach new depths.
Analysis
The beginning of the design process involves my discussing the finer points of the project with my client as well as considering the needs of the end client. I develop initial ideas, reject them again, then think laterally and outside of the box!
Process
My philosophy stems from the results of this analytical thinking. I outline, shape and explain my ideas, and don’t allow potential difficulties to restrict me. I try to unite tradition with innovation as well as couple conventional techniques and thinking methods with the latest technologies and materials. I consider both the old and the new, weigh up and pursue rational approaches.
Environment
As a furniture maker, I feel a responsibility to ensure my products do not adversely affect the environment with any unnecessary energy and material consumption. I compare the implementation possibilities, narrow them down and consider the relevant elements involved.
Solution
I love material challenges and frequently fathom out new limits. Unorthodox solutions can only be found by overcoming tradition. My premeditated artifacts implicate decisive designs beyond contrived effects.
Result
A good product should have charisma. In my opinion high quality design is characterised by the fact that it appeals to the different senses, transcending the visual impression. My functional furniture aims to reach new depths.
Publications
2000 Design Report Germany
2001 MD International
2001 International Design Yearbook, Michele de Lucchi
2002 MD International, Design Yearbook
2002 Edelweiss, Switzerland
2003 MD International
2003 Design Report, Germany
2003 Werk, bauen+wohnen, Switzerland
2004 International Design Yearbook, Tom Dixon
2004 Bilanz, Switzerland
2006 Schweizer Möbel Lexikon [Swiss furniture glossary], Zwicky-Hablützel
2006 Air-Magazin, Zurich Airport
2007 1000 New Designs, Hudson, London
2008 Hochparterre
2008 Bolero, Switzerland
2008 Habitus, Australia
2009 Eco-Design-Book, USA
2000 Design Report Germany
2001 MD International
2001 International Design Yearbook, Michele de Lucchi
2002 MD International, Design Yearbook
2002 Edelweiss, Switzerland
2003 MD International
2003 Design Report, Germany
2003 Werk, bauen+wohnen, Switzerland
2004 International Design Yearbook, Tom Dixon
2004 Bilanz, Switzerland
2006 Schweizer Möbel Lexikon [Swiss furniture glossary], Zwicky-Hablützel
2006 Air-Magazin, Zurich Airport
2007 1000 New Designs, Hudson, London
2008 Hochparterre
2008 Bolero, Switzerland
2008 Habitus, Australia
2009 Eco-Design-Book, USA
Awards
1998 International Design Competition Sapporo, Japan, 3rd Price
1999 Snow Sculpture Competition in Nuuk, Greenland, 2nd Price
2000 International Design Competition in London, England, short-listed
2003 iF Product Design Silver Award, Germany, for TORSIO chair
2003 Design Award Switzerland, nomination for TORSIO
2007 Design Award Bern / Newcomer
1998 International Design Competition Sapporo, Japan, 3rd Price
1999 Snow Sculpture Competition in Nuuk, Greenland, 2nd Price
2000 International Design Competition in London, England, short-listed
2003 iF Product Design Silver Award, Germany, for TORSIO chair
2003 Design Award Switzerland, nomination for TORSIO
2007 Design Award Bern / Newcomer
Exhibitions
1999 Scandinavian Furniture Fair, Copenhagen, Denmark
2000 International Furniture Fair, Salone Satellite, Milan, Italy
2001 International Furniture Fair, Stockholm, Sweden
2003- 2009 International Furniture Fair, Cologne, Germany
2003- 2009 International Furniture Fair, Milan, Italy
1999 Scandinavian Furniture Fair, Copenhagen, Denmark
2000 International Furniture Fair, Salone Satellite, Milan, Italy
2001 International Furniture Fair, Stockholm, Sweden
2003- 2009 International Furniture Fair, Cologne, Germany
2003- 2009 International Furniture Fair, Milan, Italy
