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We are situated in an old workshop in the heart of Copenhagen. The floor drops 28 cm from one end of the space to the other. This means that all our mess and coffee-spills end up in a pile at the far end of the space. Next to Louise.
All our work is based on three simple rules / always start from scratch / find the core of the issue / dare to be different.
Studio/ Louise Campbell are:
Louise Campbell,
Thomas Bentzen.
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Please note: We do not have any further availabilities for interns during 2009, sorry.
We take in a select number of students annually. If you wish to apply for an internship at the studio: contact us, and be prepared to attend an interview and show your portfolio. With very few exceptions, we only take in students who are in their fourth or fifth year of design studies. All nationalities are welcome to apply. We work in Solidworks and expect students to do the same.
We do not take interns during the summer period of June, July and August
Please apply by sending a (max 3mb) PDF file – no cd´s please. If we are running late in replying please do send us a reminder.
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Louise Campbell was born in Copenhagen in 1970. Being the daughter of a Danish father and an English mother, she grew up and was educated in both countries. After graduating from the London College of Furniture in 1992, she returned to Denmark and continued her studies in Industrial Design at Denmarks Design School, graduating from here in 1995. She set up her own studio in 1996, from where she has worked independently since. Focus is on furniture and lighting design, but the studio is increasingly involved in product design and interior design projects as well. The client list is long and varied, including companies such as Louis Poulsen, Zanotta, HAY, Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard, Stelton, Muuto, Interstop and The Danish Ministry of Culture. Louise Campbell's work is playful and experimental, and is increasingly gaining a reputation for gently twisting not only every day objects and situations, but also materials and manufacturing processes in new directions.
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The combination of Scandinavian rationalism and femininity, and perhaps her dual nationality, give the works of Louise Campbell an unusual edge. Illustrating contrasts seem to be an issue, that keeps returning in her work. The Prince Chair from 2002, produced by HAY, combines a very personal expression with extremely high tech manufacturing methods. 'Leave your Mark', also from 2002, encourages visitors to waiting rooms to rid themselves of their fears, sense of anonymity and aggressions through literally carving their way through the supplied furniture. The design of the Danish Minister of Cultures front office from 2005, represents a refreshing view on how a highly stressful and chaotic office can be transformed into an cosy, clearly comprehensible and nonetheless effective space.
The studio is also known for its interest in less commercial activities. Apart from curating and designing exhibitions, where the
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preferred subject is presentation of contemporary crafts, Louise Campbell has taken part in numerous activities aiming at improving the design environment in Denmark. Among these initiatives is 'Walk the Plank', a collaboration lasting seven years between 30 furniture designers and 60 cabinet makers, who have all donated their time and original design for a truly fine cause. (Learn more at
www.walktheplank.dk)
There are a few ground rules the studio aims to abide by: Always start fromscratch. Everything is possible until the opposite has been proven. Theremust be a good reason for every single decision made.
Current commissions include design of chairs, tables, storage units, lamps, tableware, glassware, desktop accessories, and urban installations.
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Solo exhibitions, a selection:
Blah, blah, blah, Kunstforeningen Gammel Strand, Copenhagen (2008), SimSum, Madrid (2006), EPAL, Iceland (2005). Studies of Light - various destinations - Louis Poulsen (2004-2005). 3 Falke Moebler - Copenhagen (2004). Quick. Quick, Slow - Danish Design Centre (2002). Waiting Rooms - Trapholt museum of Design (2002).
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Other exhibitions, a selection:
Designmai– Berlin 2007, Honey I’m home – Copenhagen 2006, Use it - Japan, Expo 2005 - Japan. Nordic cool, hot women designers - Washington. 40/4 Homage to David Rowland - European tour. SE Snedkernes Efteraarsudstilling. The Generation X - worldwide tour. Designers Block - London and Tokyo. The Danish Wave - Asia. Talente - Munich. Orgatec. Milan furniture Fair. Maison et Objet fair - Paris. Stockholm Furniture Fair. Cologne Furniture Fair. Scandinavian FurnitureFair. Ambiente.
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Exhibitions organised, curated and designed by the studio:
Walk the Plank 1 + 2 - Copenhagen, Stockholm, Paris, Tokyo, Kolding. Derfor - Danish Crafts. Paustian - Copenhagen. Stuff, ingenuity and Critique - Toronto. Kropsholder and Redlohspork - Copenhagen and London.
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Grants and Awards, a selection:
2008: Bo BedreMagazine 'Element' Design Award. 2007: Thorvald Bindesbøll Medal, The Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, Bruno Mathsson Award 2006: Wallpaper Magazine - Interiors Maverick Award. 2005: Bo BedreMagazine - Designer of the Year Award. 2004: The Finn Juhl Architectural Award. IF Gold medal Award for Campbell Pendant. 2003: The State ArtsCouncil Award for Bille goes Zen. Red dot Design Award. 2002: The state Arts Council three year work grant. Erik Herl's Award. 1999: Harlang & Toksvig Fonden. Kulturministeriets Udviklingsfond. Danmarks Nationalbanks Jubilaeumsfond. Designfonde.
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Memberships, board member positions:
The States Arts Foundation – chairman of the committee of design and crafts / board member of the foundation 2008-2010. Danish Design Centre - board member from 2002-2004. SE - thecabinetmakers exhibition - board member from 2002-present. Member of the Academy of Beautiful Arts. Member of the business panel at Denmark's Designschool. Member of the business committee of The Danish Design Council.
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Education:
1995 - Graduated from the Institute of Industrial Design, Denmarks DesignSchool. 1992 - Bsc(Hons) in Furniture Manufacture & Innovation from The London College of Furniture
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