

Andreas Berlin
Born: 1965
Hometown: Berlin
Based in: Berlin
Born: 1965
Hometown: Berlin
Based in: Berlin
Andreas Berlin
Artist - Designer Maker - Industrial Designer
"The point of view with which one looks at a product leads to different demands, so the point of view determines the objective of a product."
Andreas Berlin studied at the Wiesbaden University of Applied Sciences, where Dieter Rams also studied at the time. His studies were influenced by the independent teaching of the Bauhaus.
"I am very happy about this tradition and influence, but when I realized that the sentence "form follows function" can also be reversed, an additional valuable potential in the creative process developed for me."
"Design is the search for a new way of looking at a product and the development of a feeling and logic for the formal and technical implementation. The decisive factor is to what extent the idea can exert a lasting fascination".
After his studies Andreas worked as a freelance designer for high-quality furniture brands such as Dieter Knoll or Leolux. Some of his works have been awarded design prizes. In the meantime, Andreas also returned to the University of Applied Sciences to teach the "Semester Project Furniture Design".
During this time Andreas met the artist Sabine Dehnel, to whom he is now married. They now live in Berlin and share the studio space. The proximity to art has also influenced Andreas in his work as a designer. Since 2016 Andreas has been realizing an exclusive collection under his artist name Andreas Berlin, consisting of unique pieces and small series of extraordinary "design objects" located at the interface between design and art.
These objects usually have an elaborate and sophisticated construction that only insiders know about. Since graduating with a degree in engineering Andreas loves to research and design. It seems as if he is bored by a technically easy to solve project.
Nevertheless, what matters most to him is that his works have a consistent concept and hold a lasting fascination.
What inspires you?
The work of my wife, the artist Sabine Dehnel has a lot of influence in my work as an designer maker. Also the work of Architects from the history an from today as well as the Arts Deco design era are inspiring my work.
Describe your creative process.
I always try to find a different and new viewpoints of a product type. It is most important that an idea which is the beginning of the concept has enough power to fascinate many many years.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
magic collage sculptural
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Sabine Dehnel ; Eileen Gray ; Herzog & de Meuron ; David Bowie
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My mind
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Don't look for success but look for justification and satisfaction in your work.
Where do you go for inspiration?
In the forest.... in the city center... in meditation...
Awards
DMY – international design festival – jury selection award
2016
Nominated for the Interior Innovation Award Cologne
2010
Nominated for the Interior Innovation Award Cologne
2009
RED DOT design award winner
2007
Nominated for the Interior Innovation Award Cologne
2006
Exhibitions
DMY
Germany, 2016
IMM Cologne
Germany, 2010
Kortrijk Xpo
Belgium, 2010
IMM Cologne
Germany, 2009
IMM Cologne
Germany, 2007
IMM Cologne
Germany, 2006
DMY
Germany, 1996
IMM Cologne
Germany, 1995
Designer`s Saturday
Switzerland, 1994
Salon de Mobile Milan
Italy, 1993
Woonbeurs Amsterdam
Netherlands, 1992
Vienna Design Week
Austria, 1990
Press
Book: 40 Berliners Michael Wickham
2015
Book: Möbeldesign Deutschland - the classics
2008
Yearbook md - International Magazine of Design
2007
Book: Möbeldesign Deutschland - the classics
2005
md - International Magazine of Design
2002
Yearbook md - International Magazine of Design
2002