SISSEL GRAM WARRINGA

Sissel Gram Warringa’s designs draw from a deep connection to the natural world and she is committed to sustainability, artistry, and functional design. Sissel Gram Warringa’s approach emphasizes the importance of drawing inspiration from everyday surroundings, finding beauty in the small, often-overlooked details of daily life. By focusing on the tactile and aesthetic qualities of objects, she aims to foster a meaningful connection between users and the products she interacts with.

Nature serves as a central influence in her work, providing not only inspiration but also grounding the designs in organic and sustainable principles. She sees the natural world as a source of materials, textures, and forms that can inspire mindfulness and mindful living. This connection also drives her dedication to environmentally conscious practices, ensuring that both makers and users are positively engaged with ecological issues. As Sissel states, “It is the connection to nature that focuses me on a sustainable approach to my work as an active choice to make consumers and makers aware and positively a part of the environmental issues our world is facing. To me, this should be a given.”

The designer’s background in graphic design has sharpened her sensitivity to shapes and forms, with a trained eye for the patterns and lines found in the environment. She treats these lines as a kind of tracing paper, transforming them from two-dimensional representations into three-dimensional objects. This process blends their graphic design roots with their forte—creating lifestyle objects that are as functional as they are artistic.

At the heart of her work is a methodical exploration of materials, textures, and forms, seeking patterns that can inspire unique and engaging designs; celebrating the small, everyday things that shape our lives, crafting objects that connect with the senses and resonate on both a practical and emotional level.

As part of the tenth collection, Ark Kollekt presents the Re-Table made from reclaimed dark stained oak and slate. It is a conceptually and visually stunning, carefully crafted one-off piece by Sissel Gram Warringa.