Fritz Hansen | Virtual Fellowship
Christian Andresen, Head of Design at Fritz Hansen, shares his philosophy on design and the concept of designers being “design consultants.” Working with great young talents like Nendo, Jaime Hayon, and others, joining the great works of legends Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjaerholm, Christian has many thoughts on how this iconic company designs for its future.
“It was a personal privilege of mine to be part of this virtual presentation. I hope it was a welcome insight into the world of Fritz Hansen and how we operate as a design company. The initiative of bringing knowledge and inspiration to students during these special times is an inspiring initiative that I enjoyed.”
Christian Andresen
Since 2015, Christian has worked with Fritz Hansen upholding the brand’s legacy of exceptional design. As Head of Design, he works strategically to ensure the brand’s design DNA–beautiful, lasting & functional design made from high quality materials & superior craftsmanship.
Balancing foresight & pragmatism with tradition & modernity, he develops products with company values and consumer needs in mind, globally as well as locally. Responsible for all the collections, his work includes scouting upcoming & established designers who can contribute to furthering the Fritz Hansen brand.
Andresen received a master’s degree in industrial design from the Danish Design School. He then joined Henning Larsen Architects as Design Director responsible for the development & expansion of the company through product development, graphic & interior design.
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