ROMI BOHNENBERG

.Diplom Designer ceramic/glass/product


Romi Bohnenberg’s work focuses on tableware design and interior decoration. In addition, independent projects and objects arise from an artistical, conceptual background. In 2010 she completed her diploma as an industrial designer with the additional qualification in ceramic / glass designer at the University of Art and Design Halle, Germany. At Scandinavian foreign stays she learned the trade of glass blowing, porcelain casting and wood turning.

At Villeroy & Boch Fliesen GmbH she developed collections in the wall and floor tile sector. Besides concept elaboration and cost calculations for special requests of the mosaic manufactory, she was also responsible for trend and market research. In addition to product development at ASA-Selection GmbH, her work also included trade fair planning, catalog planning and product photography. In 2018, she opened her own studio to focus more on special art and design projects. Bohnenberg’s work for ASA Selection has received several design awards in recent years. The 250°C spice mortar was added to the collection of MoMa’s design shop in New York.

Since 2020 she devoleped a new brand relaunch for Ritzenhoff AG and is head of trend and design for the company.

WORK EXPERIENCE


since 2018 

Designstudio Romi Bohnenberg, founder 


2020-2024

RITZENHOFF AG. head of Trend & Design 


2012-2017

ASA-SELECTION GMBH, product designer


2010-2011 

VILLEROY & BOCH FLIESEN GMBH, product designer

 


EDUCATION


2004-2010

BURG GIEBICHENSTEIN UNIVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN, HALLE 

2010 DIPLOM in Industrial/Product Design, Ceramics/Glass Design 

2007-2008

TAIK UNIVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN, HELSINKI, FINLAND Studies abroad in glass design with Professor Kazushi Nakada 


Internships | Art & Design. 

2003-2010 

NyholmCantrell Glass Aarhus, Denmark, Glass Assistant 

Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall, Derenburg, Glass Project 

C. Plothe, Rostock, Restoration of leaded glass windows 

Armin Rieger, Bergfeld, Ceramics Internship 

Porzellanmanufaktur Fürstenberg, Porcelain Internship 

A. Korn, Wieck; Klünder Ahrenshoop, Ceramic Internships 

Passion is essential for creating special designs.


Every project brings new challenges. It is an incredible moment when I get to stand in front of the finished product, whether it’s the design for a cup, an exhibition, or packaging. A holistic approach is extremely important to me, being there from the beginning until  the product is sold. Creating a mood and a feel. Filling a minimalist design with emotions.

I love working with a wide range of people. Each person has their specialty, their own aesthetic, and sense of colour and space.


AWARDS



2020 - GERMAN DESIGN AWARD WINNER “SAISON”

2015 - GERMAN DESIGN AWARD SPECIAL MENTION “LUCE” 

2015 - 250° PLUS SPICE MILL/HERB MILL SOLD AT MOMA DESIGN STORE IN NEW YORK

2015 - 250° MORTAR SOLUTIONS AMBIENTE

2014 INTERIOR INNOVATION AWARD WINNER “LUCE” 

2013 - RED DOT DESIGN PRIZE “MOOD” SERIES 

2013 - HOME & TREND AWARD “TREND PRODUCT OF THE YEAR” “LUCE” 

2013 - TABLE & CADEAU “PRIX DU DESIGN” “MOOD” 

2013 - HOME & TREND AWARD “BEST OF THE BEST” FURNITURE AND LIVING 

2010 - STANISLAV LIBENSKÝ AWARD NOMINEE  

  

 

 

CLIENTS


SELECTED CLIENTS: 


RITZENHOFF AG

VILLEROY&BOCH FLIESEN GMBH

ASA-SELECTION GMBH

THOMAS ROSENTHAL GMBH

VitrA 

MBG GROUP 

GLASKOCH

TURKISH AIRLINES


"Being a designer involves holistic thinking, being present from the initial concept until the product is sold."

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