Guided by an understanding of design as a medium that shapes how we perceive, inhabit and relate to our surroundings, Freia´s work engages with both cultural and environmental aspects of contemporary life. Regardless of the scale, whether working on a unique piece or serial production, the result is shaped by a research-driven attitude, a sensitivity to materiality and a sense of play.
Freia Achenbach holds a diploma in Industrial Design from the State Academy of Art and Design Stuttgart (2019). She is co-founder of anima ona, a collaborative practice engaged in multidisciplinary projects that seek to illuminate socio-ecological transformation processes. Since 2022, she has been teaching Product Design at the Karlsruhe University of Art and Design.