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Theodora Alfredsdottir

Born: 1986

Hometown: Reykjavík

Based in: London

Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.

Theodora is an Icelandic product designer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in product design from the Iceland Academy of the Arts (2012) and a master’s degree in Design Products from the Royal College of Art in London (2015).

Storytelling through objects; Theodora’s work revolves around the narrative an object can inhabit and exploring ways of objectifying that narrative. She's interested in the way an object can act as documentation of its manufacturing process; a record of what went on between the machine, tools, craftsman and material as well as it can communicate its origin and former life. In short, the object creates its own factual narrative. That often leads to the discovery of unexpected qualities as well as it gives the user a subtle opportunity to reconsider our material world and explore value in a different way.

 



Theodora Alfredsdottir In The Studio

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More About Theodora Alfredsdottir

Question IconDescribe your creative process.

My creative process can be different between projects but I try not focus on the final outcome when I start. I'd rather have each step lead me to the next without putting any pressure on what the final product will be.

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Ben Nicholson, László Moholy-Nagy & Sigurður Guðmundsson

Question IconWhat is the best piece of advice you have been given?

If not now, when? If not you, who?

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

Down to the sea or long walks, it clears my mind and helps me think


Collections Featuring Theodora Alfredsdottir

3 Collections

Design Collectibles to Spruce Up Your Home Office

Design Collectibles to Spruce Up Your Home Office

45 Artists, 49 Products

Last updated: November 15, 2021

Artful Stocking Stuffers 2021

Artful Stocking Stuffers 2021

27 Artists, 32 Products

Last updated: December 2, 2020

Art/Design Gifts for Bookworms

Art/Design Gifts for Bookworms

7 Artists, 10 Products

Last updated: November 29, 2020


Articles Featuring Theodora Alfredsdottir

2 Articles


Credentials

Awards

The Reykjavík Grapevine Design Awards, product of the year

2019

Formex Nova, Nordic design Awards, Runner up

2019

The Reykjavík Grapevine Design Awards, product of the year

2017