Information — A STUDIO Anna Maria Zuech

Anna Maria Zuech (b. 1998 in Merano, Italy) is a multidisciplinary designer and researcher currently based in Rotterdam, NL. She holds a master’s degree in Interior Architecture Research + Design from the Piet Zwart Institute and a bachelor's degree in Design from the Free University of Bolzano. Anna Maria's work encompasses a wide range of scales and disciplines, including product, spatial, graphic and exhibition design. Her research delves into the politics of ecology and landscaping practices, with a particular focus on interspecies relationships. Through a material-led approach, she aims to highlight voices of both human and non-human entities in her design research.

In her visual design practice, she tries to create unique and impactful designs for diverse clients. With a keen eye for detail, the focus is on capturing each client's essence, leading to a bespoke visual identity through close collaboration. Anna Maria’s designs feature clear, concise lines with a playful touch, balancing aesthetics and functionality to ensure they are both appealing and practical.

Education
2022 - 2024: Piet Zwart Institute, Rotterdam: Master in Interior Architecture Research + Design
2018 - 2021: Free University of Bolzano-Bozen: Bachelor in Design and Art
2020 - 2021: Bauhaus University Weimar, Product Design I Erasmus Semester
2017 - 2018: Graz University of Technology, Architecture I Semester

Experiences
2023 - 2024: PZI Archipelago, Member, Event organization
2023 - BE by Brittaney Elise, Design Assistant
2021 - 2022: David Derksen Design, Design Internship
2020 - Studio Harry Thaler, Design Internship
2019 - now: Freelance Design
2019 - Peppis Kreativstudio, Design & Marketing Internship
2016 - Monovolume Architecture + Design, Architecture Internship

Exhibitions and Talks
2024 - By Design or by Disaster Conference, unibz
2024 - A moth In the room, MIARD, Nieuwe Institute
2024 - Spatial Tales of Unearthly Critters, Publication, MIARD
2023 - Landart Festival Flevoland, Piet Zwart Institute,
2022 - Salone Del Mobile, Salone Satellite: BASTONI, unibz
2022 - Munich Creative Business Week, BASTONI – 16 Interventions of modern walking, (Universal Design Award), unibz

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