Journal

3.12.2024 | It’s beginning to look a lot like…

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Can you believe it? It is already December and that means the holidays are not far away anymore. If you plan on spreading some love with my postcards this year, I advise to order them on time. As every year please consider that the post services can come with some delays, so keep that in mind. My shop will be open until Saturday, the 14th of December. After that it will go on a little winter break and opens the doors again in the beginning of 2025.

 

13.11.2024 | New square cards

04 Journal New square cards(13.11.2024)_chicory flower

My shop is filled with a couple of new square postcards that show flowers from all over the world. The flower ixora from Mexico, chicory from Germany or cosmos from Canada, to name just a few. Next to that there is also one A6 card filled with 12 flowers. You can purchase the square cards as single items or safe some money and get them in a set.

 

21.08.2024 | Malerweg

I am back from a gorgeous multi-day hike called the Malerweg in the Saxon Switzerland / Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It translates to the Painter’s Path and is a truly inspiring experience, not just for artist like myself btw. I tried to get my sketchbook out as much as possible during the hike but I am also still busy with capturing the unique sights from this journey now. I hope I can share a new travel illustration post about this adventure soon. For now I left you some impressions of me and the stunning surroundings.

 

23.07.2024 | Upcoming holiday

07 Journal Shop update (14.12.2022) - studio katipeifer

Due to my upcoming holiday my shop will be closed from 1st – 19th of August 2024. Make sure to order your products before that time in my shop here.

 

20.06.2024 | New website

 

It is finally here: my new website! After some months of working on a new layout and set up I am really happy to share my new online platform with you. A lot of elements I took over from the old website, but I also changed and adjusted bits and pieces here and there. Next to being mobile friendly (finally!) my site shows a clear set up on what studio katipeifer has to offer now. You also get extra insights through a new page called sketchbook where I will share sketches from my travel journals and sketchbooks. I think it makes it even more personal and shows what I love to do. Observe and capture the beauty of everyday encounters and the little things in life, may it be at home or during travels near and far.

 

 

05.01.2024 | Hello 2024

 

01 Journal Hello 2024 (5.01.2023)_postcard calendar shamrock

Happy New Year! I hope you all had some lovely holidays and a good jump into 2024. Yesterday I shared some thoughts about last year and being an entrepreneur on my Instagram, so feel free to check it out here. On another note this new year means that it is time for my new postcard calendar with 12 hand illustrated plants from around the world. And what better way than starting this new adventure around the sun with a little shamrock for hope, love and a little bit of luck!

There are still some calendars left in my shop. Get them here!

 

 

08.12.2023 | Christmas card set

 

11 Journal Christmas card set (08.12.2023) - studio katipeifer

It’s Christmas time! That means take it slow, enjoy a warming cup of tea or hot chocolate and share some love. And what better way than doing so by sending someone a sweet message during these dark and cold days. This year I didn’t make new Christmas cards but since I have a lovely collection of old designs I decided to offer them in a set. So you can surprise more people at the same time and send some love and kindness through a postcard.

Click here to get to my shop.

 

 

04.10.2023 | Postcard calendar 2024

 

10 Journal Postcard Calendar 2024 (04.10.2023) - studio katipeifer

Whoop whoop, here it is, the brand new postcard calendar 2024 with 12 new handmade illustrations of flowers and plants from around the world. Like last year I collected flora from different places myself and with help from family and friends I made the collection complete. So hereby also a little shout out and big thanks to everybody who helped and contributed to this project.

More here.

 

 

20.09.2023 | Sneak peek

 

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Whoop whoop, here it is, the brand new postcard calendar 2024 with 12 new handmade illustrations of flowers and plants from around the world. Like last year I collected flora from different places myself and with help from family and friends I made the collection complete. So hereby also a little shout out and big thanks to everybody who helped and contributed to this project.

 

 

28.08.2023 | Shop is open

 

08 Journal Shop is open (28.08.2023) - studio katipeifer

I am back from some lovely days in my home country. Last week I went for a short holiday to the Eifel and fell in love with the beautiful mountains and vineyards. Me being back home means also that my shop is open again, so feel free to stock up your postcard supply for the coming season.

 

 

19.08.2023 | Holiday

From today on my shop is closed again because it is time for a short holiday in the beautiful Eifel. I am looking forward to welcoming you in my shop from the 28th of August on again.

 

 

13.08.2023 | Back again (for now)

Great news, my online shop opened its doors again. Please note that it will be open until next Friday, 18th of August 2023. After that I will go on holiday for a week and the shop will be closed during this time. As always I will keep you up to date in this journal, so keep an eye on it.

 

 

24.07.2023 | Shop is closed

I will relocate to Berlin for some weeks. Next to seeing family and friends I will still be working from there. That means continue working on some new projects and I want to use this time for a creative retreat to get fresh inspiration and make some new plans. My shop will be closed during this time and it will open again in the middle of August.

 

 

22.06.2023 | Shop update

 

07 Journal Shop update (22.06.2023) - studio katipeifer

Some new ceramic pieces arrived in my shop today! Say hello to a pencil holder with a beautiful crackle effect in mint blue, a lovely bowl inspired by honeycomb and two plant pots. One influenced by the action paintings of Jackson Pollock and one piece that combines my love for travelling, illustrations and ceramics in one: Canadian woods. Check them out in my shop for more pictures and info if you are curious. And remember each piece is one of a kind so be quick if you want to get your hands on them.

 

 

03.05.2023 | Mother’s Day card ideas

 

06 Journal Mother's Day card ideas (03.05.2023) - studio katipeifer

Mother’s Day is coming up soon! I made a little gift guide on my Instagram to give you some ideas on how to show your love and gratitude with a card this year. And it is not just any gift guide. Inspired by the gorgeous style of Wes Anderson I created my own little world of symmetry and colours…and oh what a joy it was. See for yourself here.

 

 

27.03.2023 | House portrait D&J

 

05 Journal House portrait D&J (27.03.2023) - studio katipeifer

Recently I got asked to illustrate my first house portrait. It was this lovely and so beautifully detailed house in Utrecht and the owners were more than thrilled to use it for their moving announcement. Find out more about this commission here.

 

 

24.03.2023 | Easter card

 

04 Journal Easter card (24.03.2023) - studio katipeifer

So happy to announce that I updated my shop with some new cards today. For the first time I also designed a card for Easter where I worked with the beauty of wood patterns on eggs.

 

 

01.03.2023 | Time to celebrate & birthday offer

 

03 Journal Time to celebrate (01.03.2023) - studio katipeifer

Today doesn’t just mark the beginning of a new month but also my business birthday. Therefore it is time to celebrate! From today on you can get 10% off in my shop with the code CELEBRATE23 when you spend a minimum of 20 Euro. On top of that the first 5 orders that include a postcard calendar 2023 will get one extra for free. This way you can keep one for yourself and give one away. Both offers are valid from today until March 7, 2023

 

 

07.02.2023 | Valentine’s Day

 

02 Journal Valentines Day (07.02.2023) - studio katipeifer

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! In my Etsy shop I made a little collection of gift ideas for you to share some love this year:

1. Send some love with flowers in form of a postcard –> tulip postcard
2. Gift a ceramic cup with a deeper meaning to show where you truly feel at home –> ANABELLA tea cup and saucer
3. Treat yourself and others at the same time –> postcard calendar 2023
4. Surprise a friend with an invitation to a warming cup of tea –> My cup of tea postcards
5. Give a hug or/and a smile –> priceless

 

 

10.01.2023 | Hello 2023 & special offer

 

01 Journal Hello 2023 & special offer (10.01.2023) - studio katipeifer

Happy New Year! I hope you all had some lovely and calm days in the last couple of weeks.
From today on my shop is open again. How about sending a nice postcard to someone during these grey days? Or treat yourself and a friend to a calendar for this year to count the days until spring? There are still a couple of postcard calendars left and you can purchase them with a little discount now.

 

 

14.12.2022 | Shop update

 

07 Journal Shop update (14.12.2022) - studio katipeifer

Little reminder that my shop will be closing this Sunday around noon. If you live in the Netherlands you still have the chance to get your gifts on time but also consider that the delivery services can have delays around this time of year. Since I am going home to Berlin for Christmas (next week) there is the possibility for people in Berlin to get personal delivery. If you want to purchase something please contact me via Etsy and we can see what the options are. Nice thing is that you also safe delivery costs and get your gifts on time for under the tree.

 

 

17.11.2022 | Postcard Calendar 2023

 

06 Journal Postcard Calendar 2023 (17.11.2022) - studio katipeifer

So happy to share my newest product with you that you can get in my Etsy shop from today on. An item that I planned on adding to my collection for quite a while already. This A6 calendar is made from 100% recycled paper and shows 12 different flowers and plants from around the world. I collected the originals as pressed flora during my travels and for this project I illustrated them with coloured pencils. And there is more to it. You can use this calendar as a wall or desk calendar. After the month is over you can use the monthly card as a postcard and send it on its way.

 

 

14.11.2022 | Christmas shop

 

05 Journal Christmas shop (14.11.2022) - studio katipeifer

From today on my Christmas shop is open! Next to my existing winter and Christmas collection you can find some new plant illustrations and a new product that is not just a card but also a Christmas bauble in one: The Christmas pickle. And stay tuned, another exciting product (that I wanted to make for a long time) will be launched very soon as well. But for now, enjoy exploring my shop here.

 

 

21.10.2022 | Kitchen inspiration

 

04 Journal Kitchen Inspiration (21.10.2022) - studio katipeifer

Recently I had a little photo shoot to show my postcards in use at home. How about adding the cards of my series MY CUP OF TEA in your kitchen or dining area? Or send them to a friend as an invitation for some quality time with a warming cup of tea or coffee.

 

 

13.09.2022 | Autumn collection

 

03 Journal Autumn collection (13.09.2022) - studio katipeifer

My Etsy shop had a short break but I am happy to let you know that it is open again! Perfect for the coming season I also launched my autumn collection with 5 postcards. Prepare for a little mix of fall findings like an oak leaf, an oak nut, a little moss and the beautiful dor beetle. In the end I combined all four illustrations in one pattern postcard. You can purchase them separately or safe some money on a postcard set of all 5 of them.

 

 

29.08.2022 | Book Cover

 

02 Journal Book Cover (29.08.2022) - studio katipeifer

This spring I got the opportunity to illustrate my first book cover. The book is called WHOSE LAND IS IT? by the researcher Wybren Nooitgedagt. It is a dissertation about feelings of territorial ownership in settler societies. I loved using watercolour to shape a map that holds much more than you might see at first glance. Find out more about the project here.

 

 

04.02.2022 | Hello 2022

 

01 Journal Hello 2022 (04.02.2022) - studio katipeifer

Goodbye 2021 and hello 2022. Last year was an important year for studio katipeifer, because most importantly my shop finally launched and some new products were welcomed in the collection. I want to thank everybody who supported me, may it be by purchasing products from my shop or helping me along the process. I am looking forward to new projects and I am excited to see what 2022 will bring for my business and my little shop, which is by the way open again!

 

 

16.11.2021 | Sant-a-card

 

10 Journal Sant-a-card (16.11.2021) - studio katipeifer

HoHoHo, my Christmas shop finally opened its doors!
I launched a variety of Christmas cards, in little sets as well as single cards. Under the name Sant-a-card you will find postcards that focus on the winter and Christmas season. As the name speaks for itself you can send them to your loved ones but feel free to also keep them for yourself. One set is inspired by nature and shows the beauty of pieces from a pine tree. The other one is focussed on home and shows essentials for a cozy Christmas time: a tree, warm cookies, a little souvenir from a nature walk and a cup of tea or hot chocolate. Check them out here in my Etsy shop!

 

 

21.10.2021 | Hello autumn

 

09 Journal Hello Autumn (21.10.2021) - studio katipeifer

Autumn has arrived and with it a big variety of pretty tones in red, yellow and brown. When I am not wandering around and admiring the beautiful signs of autumn I am working on some new cards for the coming months. Stay tuned!

 

 

01.10.2021 | Commission: Beauty like Maya

 

08 Journal Commission Beauty like Maya (01.10.2021) - studio katipeifer

So happy to finally share with you this wonderful commission I worked on in the end of last year. Nura from the beauty salon BEAUTY LIKE MAYA was looking for a logo and brand design that reflected her main business values: women empowerment, trust and community. To keep the branding personal and relatable I used samples of Nuras and her daughter Mayas skin tones to arrange the colour palette. Click here to read more about this brand design.

 

 

24.09.2021 | Shop opening

 

07 Journal Shop opening (24.09.2021) - studio katipeifer

Great news! As some of you might have noticed already I finally have my Etsy shop open and running. I am so excited to share it officially with you today and start the weekend on such a good note. In my shop you will find postcards with my illustrations and some unique ceramic pieces which are one of a kind. Here you will find the way to my Etsy shop. Enjoy looking around and have fun shopping!

 

 

21.06.2021 | Tulips postcards

 

06 Journal Tulips postcards (21.06.2021) - studio katipeifer

I made some new postcards with yellow tulips. Would you like to have some flowers at home but you don’t have the time to take care of them? Do not worry, these flowers can manage just fine without any water or whatsoever. They will even bloom all year around. Read more about this project here.

 

 

23.03.2021 | Spring wallpapers

 

Journal Spring wallpapers snowdrop (23.03.2021) - studio katipeifer

Hello spring! Last weekend we welcomed a new season and to celebrate this I created two new phone wallpapers for you. I decided to work with tulips and snowdrops, two beautiful plants that perfectly represent spring. Take a look in my Instagram stories on how to get them and have fun with some spring happiness on your phone.

 

 

19.03.2021 | Happy Weekend

 

Journal Happy Weekend (19.03.2021) - studio katipeifer

A lovely pile of green packaging supplies that wishes you a happy weekend!

 

 

12.03.2021 | Webshop prep

 

Journal Webshop prep (12.03.2021) - studio katipeifer

Behind the scenes I am busy with the preparation of my webshop, where you can get your hands on my postcards and ceramic pieces. I am happy to have found some eco-friendly packaging materials to make sure your orders arrive safely without creating too much impact on nature. I also decided to reuse old boxes and packaging materials for my shop, to keep the valuable resources running and create less waste. Can’t wait to have the shop open and send out the first packages to you!

 

 

10.02.2021 | Commission: Wedding card J&L

 

Journal Commission Wedding card J&L (10.02.2021) - studio katipeifer

Say hello to these little fluff balls called Stamper and Boris. I had the honour to create the wedding cards for their owners Jasper and Linda who got married last autumn. I am really happy to share the final result with you today. Click here to see the wedding invitation cards J&L, the thank you card and the sticker. And not to forget the logo, that was inspired by the two bunnies.

 

 

05.01.2021 | Hello 2021

 

Journal Hello 2021 (05.01.2021) - studio katipeifer

Happy New Year to all of you! I hope you had some nice Christmas days, even though it might have not been the kind of holidays you are used to have. Now that we finally said goodbye to this weird and crazy year I really hope that 2021 will bring more happiness, more hugs and more contact with each other in person again. And personally I can’t wait to travel again, visit family and friends and make more steps with my label. As a little gift I created two phone wallpapers with my illustration PINE CONE. Read more about it in this post and how you can get your hands on it.

 

 

18.11.2020 | Long time no see

 

Journal Long time no see (18.11.2020) - studio katipeifer

Lately it got a bit quite around here, but nonetheless I have been working on exciting projects and my webshop (which unfortunately takes a bit more time to launch than I was hoping for). A new commission is in the making as well and I can’t wait to show you what it is about.
In the end of September I went some days away to Spa in Belgium where I had some time to do nice walks, explore nature and focus on drawing. This dor beetle was one of the creations. For more illustrations of Spa you can take a look here.

 

 

22.08.2020 | Holiday

 

Journal Holiday (22.08.2020) - studio katipeifer

Time for holiday! At the moment I am taking a break and “vakantie in eigen land” (in English: holiday in own country) is the theme of this years summer holiday. After that I will open my online shop where you will be able to buy postcards and ceramic pieces made by studio katipeifer. Check here already two products that will be for sale: GRAPEFRUIT and UP-DO.

 

 

07.08.2020 | Photoshoot for Etsy

 

Journal Photoshoot for Etsy (07.08.2020) - studio katipeifer

Last week I did a photoshoot of my ceramic pieces that will be soon for sale on the online platform Etsy. Among that you will also find my first ceramic project ever: my tea cups ANABELLA. Learn more about this project here and see some new photos as well.

 

 

10.06.2020 | Coming soon

 

Journal Coming soon (10.06.2020) - studio katipeifer

I printed my first postcards and they will be for sale soon! They show hand-painted illustrations with watercolour of cups I use in my daily life. You can already check them out here.

 

 

27.05.2020 | Travel Newsletter

 

Journal Travel newsletter (27.05.2020) - studio katipeifer

Last year my friend Jolanda started to work on her dream to move to China and live and work there. To keep family and friends up to date on that adventure she started a newsletter. I illustrated the elements like banners and separators as well as a portrait of her to give the newsletter a unique and personal look. Last week the design launched, check it out here.

 

 

19.05.2020 | Exciting delivery

 

Journal Exciting delivery (19.05.2020) - studio katipeifer

I recently got an exciting delivery with a product that will be for sale soon. Stay tuned!

 

 

18.03.2020 | Four years

 

Journal Four years (18.03.2020) - studio katipeifer

It is time to turn the next page. Studio katipeifer became 4 years old in the beginning of this month and in the past year I had some exciting projects to work on. Some of them you can see already in my portfolio and others will be revealed in the near future. At the moment I am focusing on illustrations and I am working on an exciting commissioned project. Seeing the current situation we are all facing at the moment I want to wish everybody good health and please take care of each other and yourself.

 

 

29.01.2020 | Wild things

 

Journal wild things (29.01.2020) - studio katipeifer

I love to collect floral finds during my travels. I have quite a collection by now and I love to go on a floral journey to places I visited in the past like New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Canada, Chile, Budapest or New York.

 

 

22.01.2020 | New projects

 

Journal New pojects (22.01.2020) - studio katipeifer

Recently I added two more ceramic projects to my portfolio as well as some illustrations from my trip through Chile in the beginning of 2019. Here you can find out more about FROST and MATCH. If you fancy some travel illustrations from Chile, click here.

 

 

14.01.2020 | Hello 2020

 

Journal | Hello 2020 (14.01.2020) – studio katipeifer

Happy New Year! This mixtape truly shows one of the highlights of my 2019: exploring new corners of our beautiful globe and being on the road. No matter if I discovered one of the most breathtaking landscapes I’ve ever seen in Chile, got lost in the big city life of NYC or stayed close to home, adventure is out there and I can’t wait to see more of it. I am planning to use this inspiration boost to create new products and illustrations in 2020 and to share this wanderlust also with you.

 

 

07.08.2019 | Freckles

 

Journal | Freckles (07.08.2019) - studio katipeifer

Summertime is freckles time. To stay in the spirit of the season I created seven espresso cups called Freckles. They are made of speckled clay and you can check them out here.

 

 

07.05.2019 | Work in progress

 

Journal | Work in progress (07.05.2019) - studio katipeifer

Here you can see some tests I made for the second product in the line of FLORAntastic storytelling. A collection of products to preserve stories that are connected to flora. The plant I am using for this product is called Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda).

 

 

09.04.2019 | Chile illustrations

 

Journal | Chile illustrations (09.04.2019) - studio katipeifer

At the moment I am working on some illustrations inspired by my journey through Chile in February and March 2019.

 

 

17.03.2019 | Three years

 

Journal | Three years (17.03.2019) - studio katipeifer

A bit later than normal, but happy birthday to three years of studio katipeifer. I spend the last couple of weeks travelling in Chile, where I fell in love with all the colours and the diversity of the country. Since travelling is such a big part of my life, I also want to include it more in my projects and with a big inspiration boost from my last trips, I hope I can share some results of it soon with you.

 

 

13.02.2019 | Ceramic meets illustration

 

Journal | Ceramic meets illustration (13.02.2019) - studio katipeifer

Ceramic meets illustration. These are some first tests to illustrate in clay with engobe. Today I also posted a work in progress project inspired by my journey through Canada in autumn 2018, where you can also see some illustrations: Canadian woods.

 

 

07.01.2019 | Hello 2019

 

Journal | Hello 2019 (07.01.2019) - studio katipeifer

I hope you had a wonderful year of 2018 and enjoyed the cosy Christmas days with your beloved ones. I wish you a wonderful and happy 2019…to good health, to new adventures and travels, to a creative new chapter, to happiness, fun and laughter and to precious moments with family and friends.

 

 

23.10.2018 | wheel thrown porcelain

 

Dimpled bowl 06 - studio katipeifer

The past summer I joined a porcelain course and practised among other techniques how to make wheel thrown objects from the white gold: porcelain. I posted two results of this course on my portfolio page, so feel free to check them out.

 

 

26.06.2018 | Four & sugar pot

 

Four 06 - studio katipeifer

I added two new ceramic projects on my portfolio that I was working on in the last months. It contains my first wheel-thrown series FOUR, made of beautiful anthracite stoneware clay and a sugar pot with a lid.

 

 

01.03.2018 | Two years

 

Journal | Two years (01.03.2018) - studio katipeifer

Happy business birthday! It is so crazy to realise that it is already 2 years ago that studio katipeifer became a company. I am looking forward to a new business year with new projects, more adventures and showing you even more of the world and how I see it.

 

 

05.01.2018 | Happy 2018

 

Journal | Happy 2018 (05.01.2018) - studio katipeifer

With a little throwback to last year and my best 9 (or most liked 9) Instagram photos of the past year I want to wish you a happy and creative 2018. Studio katipeifer became one year old, I finally found a lovely ceramic workshop in Utrecht and I started to learn some new techniques with clay. Furthermore I discovered new places in the world and fell even more in love with the botanics that surround us. I hope this results in a new year with new products and more adventures…

 

 

06.11.2017 | Stamp

 

Journal | Stamp (06.11.2017) - studio katipeifer

I got my very first stamp of my logo. Today I did some imprints and even though it still needs more practise I am very pleased with the result.

 

 

02.10.2017 | New adventures

 

Journal | New adventures (02.10.2017) - studio katipeifer

Since the middle of September I am following a ceramic course in Utrecht to learn how to work with clay on the potter’s wheel. A totally new technique for me, but also so much fun to explore and to work with.

 

 

19.03.2017 | Spotted

 

Journal | Spotted Conceptstore 21 (19.03.2017) - studio katipeifer

I spotted ANABELLA in a post by Den Bosch City Blog. It is about Conceptstore 21 where my tea cups are for sale at the moment. The photo is made by Myrthe, the owner of the store.

 

 

01.03.2017 | One year

 

Journal | One year (01.03.2017) - studio katipeifer

Happy Birthday…studio katipeifer is officially one year old! To get to know me and my company a bit more check out my Instagram. This month I will be joining the MarchMeetTheMaker challenge there.

 

 

11.01.2017 | Happy 2017

 

Journal | Happy 2017 (11.01.2017) - studio katipeifer

Happy new year! This lovely photo of ANABELLA is made by the owner of Conceptstore 21 in Den Bosch/ The Netherlands. The store is open every week on:

Wednesday 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday 10:00 – 21:00
Friday 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday 12:00 – 17:00

 

 

15.12.2016 | Conceptstore 21

 

Journal | Conceptstore 21 (15.12.2016) - studio katipeifer

From today on my tea cups ANABELLA are for sale at Conceptstore 21 in Den Bosch/ The Netherlands. If you are still looking for the perfect Christmas gift or if you just want to treat yourself keep this location in mind. The lovely owner Myrthe has made such a lovely place with lots of inspiration and great products. The address is Hinthamerstraat 137, 5211 MJ Den Bosch.

 

 

20.09.2016 | Invitation Moooi Showroom & Brand store

 

Journal | Invitation Moooi (20.09.2016) - studio katipeifer

Here is the official invitation by Moooi for the exhibited art and design pieces that made it into the showroom and brand store in Amsterdam this year.

 

 

22.06.2016 | Moooi Showroom

Surprise! The Dutch design company Moooi (who made the Salone del Mobile possible for me and my work) gave me another great opportunity. Since June 2016 my tea cups ANABELLA and the research book FLORAntastic are featured in the renewed showroom & brand store of Moooi in Amsterdam. For the coming months you are welcome to look at my work and other great pieces.

 

Journal | Anabella @Moooi 2016 01 (22.06.2016) - studio katipeifer

 

Journal | Anabella @Moooi 2016 02 (22.06.2016) - studio katipeifer

 

 

17.06.2016 | Salone del Mobile 2016

For everybody who couldn’t make it to Milan this year. These are some impressions from my tea cups ANABELLA at the Salone del Milano. Thanks to Moooi my cups got a spot in their showroom and were presented next to dried Verbena tea leaves, which were the base for this design.

 

Journal | Anabella @Salone del Mobile 2016 01 (17.06.2016) - studio katipeifer

 

Journal | Anabella @Salone del Mobile 2016 02 (17.06.2016) - studio katipeifer

 

Journal | Anabella @Salone del Mobile 2016 03 (17.06.2016) - studio katipeifer

These photos were made by Martine de Schipper.

 

 

12.04.2016 | Time for celebrations!

 

Journal | Time for celebrations (12.04.2016) - studio katipeifer

Today the doors opened of Salone del Mobile 2016 in Milan. From today on till the 17th of April 2016 you are welcome to explore the world of design and new products. The opening hours are from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. To take a look at the beautiful collection of Moooi as well as my tea cups ANABELLA you can go to via Savona 56. A little side note to these great celebrations is my one year anniversary at Instagram. Good times!

 

 

02.04.2016 | Salone del Mobile 2016

 

Journal | Salone del Mobile 2016 (02.04.2016) - studio katipeifer

Great news and I can make it official finally! The Dutch design company Moooi asked me to join their exhibition at the Salone del Mobile 2016 in Milan/ Italy. Among great creatives I am allowed to showcase my tea cups ANABELLA as well as the research book FLORAntastic. Make a note in your agenda, from 12th of April to 17th of April 2016 you can visit this big design event in Milan.

 

 

24.03.2016 | Business cards

 

Journal | Businesscards (24.03.2016) - studio katipeifer

They have arrived…my very first (real) business cards. After years and years of doing all the steps on my own, including cutting and printing I decided to handle these really professional and give some of the steps out of my hands. And I am really pleased with this decision.

 

 

21.03.2016 | Spring

 

Journal | Spring (21.03.2016) - studio katipeifer

 

 

01.03.2016 | The adventure begins

 

Journal | The adventure begins (01.03.2016) - studio katipeifer

Some big steps were made last week. I registered my business and I am happy to announce that from today on studio katipeifer is officially a company. Not long anymore and the first products will be for sale. I will keep you up to date, so keep an eye on this website and my Instagram.

 

 

17.02.2016 | Sticker

 

Journal | Sticker (17.02.2016) - studio katipeifer

Finally, it is done. The sticker for the package of my cups ANABELLA arrived fresh from printing and I am really happy to share the result with you. Just a few little adjustments left to do and then the complete package will be done and purchasable soon.

 

 

31.12.2015 | Guten Rutsch

 

Journal | Guten Rutsch (31.12.2015) - studio katipeifer

It is already the end of the year 2015. A lot to look back at and even more to look forward to in the new year ahead of us. I planned some exciting things for 2016, but for now I keep them secret. Today is about celebrating with family  and friends anyway, which is why I want to wish you all a “Guten Rutsch” as we say in Germany.

 

 

08.09.2015 | All about ANABELLA

At the moment I am working on the last bits of the package from my ANABELLA cups. The final outfit is taking shape and I hope it will be done this week! I am also planning to post some new photographs of them soon. Here is a tiny sneak peek of what I have in mind.

 

Journal | Anabella (08.09.2015) - studio katipeifer

 

 

27.08.2015 | Back home & back to business

I have some incredible and inspiring weeks behind my back and now that I am here again it feels a bit like a dream. Luckily I have proof in form of thousands of photo’s, sweet little findings I took with me and a little sunkissed tan on me, that (let’s be honest) unfortunately will not last as long as I would like to. Especially with this grey weather in this city. During my trip I found the luxury of not spending a lot of time on the internet and social media, except from one platform I could not keep my hands off: Instagram. If you would like to take a glimpse of my past weeks then click here. And if you want you can also follow me there (next to here in my journal katipeifer) to be up to date all the time. While you do that, I will go back to business and work on some lists and plans for the future.

 

 

06.07.2015 | Southeast Asia

 

Journal | Southeastasia (06.07.2015) - studio katipeifer

Next to all the changes in my life at the moment I have another great adventure in front of me. It is time to go on a new journey and get some new influences and inspiration…sketchbooks are packed and the camera is ready! From the beginning of July till the mid of August I will be on an exploration of Southeast Asia. Have a great summer!

 

 

24.06.2015 | Moving (on)

 

Journal | Anabella (24.06.2015) - studio katipeifer

It is time to move (on)! A couple of weeks ago I made some decisions that have quite some influence on the future. One of them includes a change of scenery, because I am moving to a new place. It is time for me to say “Houdoe” to my student city Breda and go on new adventures in a bigger city with new opportunities and new influences that will hopefully also have a good impact on me and my work. I will temporarily move to Leiden and around autumn it is the plan to move to the new home city called Utrecht, nice and central within the heart of the Netherlands. I already moved a lot of stuff and I am also happy that the cups of my tea set ANABELLA survived it all in one piece. More news are coming soon!

 

 

11.04.2015 | Photoshoot

 

Journal | Photoshoot (11.04.2015) - studio katipeifer

Yesterday was one of the first really nice and warm days in the Netherlands and even if I could not really enjoy it outside, I had a good and especially productive day anyway. I temporarily rearranged my room to set it up for a photo shoot to realise a photo for my contact-page. By the way I also joined Instagram…happy to be part of a new platform to share my love for photography, design and travel.

 

 

20.03.2015 | New logo

 

Journal | New logo (20.03.2015) - studio katipeifer

Spring is here, a time of transformation and new things. The days get longer, the temperature rises and nature blossoms. In time with spring I want to give my website a new jacket. I have been working on the branding of katipeifer.com and today I can introduce the new logo to you. Exciting times and I am really happy about it!

 

 

03.01.2015 | Hello 2015!

After a more (businesswise) quiet year of 2014 I want to make a change in this new given year. I learned and realized a lot about working and trying to handle my own starting business next to it in the past year. And as a result of this I want to make some changes. Some new plans and ideas are developing at the moment to keep me more in the flow and give this ‘baby’ a greater way for the future. I am excited for this adventure… let’s have fun and enjoy the ride!

 

Journal | Hello 2015 (03.01.2015) - studio katipeifer

 

 

02.05.2014 | First commission is done

 

Wedding invitation M&M 03 - studio katipeifer

The package of the wedding invitations is complete and ready to send.

 

 

09.03.2014 | Going graphic!

At the moment I am working on a new project for my very first real clients. It will be a wedding invitation, including the whole package of card, envelope and logo. The final design is coming soon and I will keep you up to date in my journal.

 

 

31.01.2014 | Featured on a website

Perfect ending for the first month of the year…I got featured on the website Industrial Design Served with my tea set. The curatorial team features a small number of projects to appear on the front of their gallery each day. They only pick the best work that effectively promotes the Industrial Design Served community. So unexpected and so happy now!

 

 

06.01.2014 | Mentioning

Today I got featured on the website of my alma mater AKV|St.Joost because I won the art prize Binnenmaas in September 2013. Check it out on www.akvstjoost.nl

 

 

05.01.2014 | Frohes Neues

Happy New Year! Last year went by so quickly and it had so much to give. In July I graduated and I had the opportunity to be part of a few exhibitions. Another highlight was that I won my first prize and sold my very own product to a stranger. I am so lucky and happy about it! Let’s enjoy the time ahead of us and let’s dive into an even better year 2014!

 

 

12.12.2013 | First sale

Big smile…My first cup & saucer from my tea set ANABELLA was sold at Kunstroof in Breda today!

 

 

05.12.2013 | In store

 

Journal | Anabella by katipeifer @Kunstroof (05.12.2013) - studio katipeifer

Tada! The first cups of my tea set ANABELLA are for sale at Kunstroof in Breda/ The Netherlands. Don’t hesitate to stop by at Vlaszak 2, 4811GR Breda. Kunstroof is open from Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm and on Sundays from 12pm to 5pm. The nice owners Mandy and Tom welcome everybody to take a look at their beautiful collection of art and design.

 

 

01.12.2013 | Kunstroof

It’s beginning to look a lot like christmas…
And for this special time of the year I have also something special to announce for you. Soon the first cups & saucers from my tea set ANABELLA will be for sale at “Kunstroof” in Breda/ The Netherlands from December 2013 till February 2014!

 

 

20.10.2013 | ANABELLA at the DDW

 

Journal | Anabella by katipeifer @GalerieTydeman (20.10.2013) - studio katipeifer

The DDW 2013 opened its doors and my project ANABELLA is waiting for you at Galerie Tydeman!

 

 

14.10.2013 | House of Talent

 

Journal | Flyer Galerie Tydeman (14.10.2013) - studio katipeifer

ANABELLA moved today from Binnenmaas to Eindhoven to welcome everybody in the gallery Tydeman in the coming week from 19th to 27th of October 2013. Just some days to go and the DDW 2013 is finally open!

 

 

13.10.2013 | Promotional video

Here is a nice promotional video of my old university AKV|St.Joost where you can also see me and some nice impressions of the last few weeks of my study. You can see me and some parts of the making of ANABELLA at 1:31 and 8:21. Enjoy it!

Promotional film of AKV|St.Joost (by Thijs van Gasteren)

 

 

02.10.2013 | News about me and my award

Another nice article about the award ceremony from the 13th of September 2013 was published in the dutch newspaper “Het Kompas” and online at s-gravendeel.net.

 

 

01.10.2013 | DDW 2013

Next stop…Dutch Design Week 2013!

I am so happy to announce that my tea set ANABELLA will be exhibited during the DDW 2013 at the gallery from Mischa & Nanning alias “Galerie Tydeman – The House of Talent“. If you plan to come in the week from 19th to 27th of October 2013, take time for a visit at Lichtstraat 2, 5611 XA Eindhoven, The Netherlands to take a close look at my tea cups ANABELLA and a lot of other beautiful new design and art.

 

Journal | DDW (01.10.2013) - studio katipeifer

 

 

14.09.2013 | Newspaper article

 

Journal | AD (14.09.2013) - studio katipeifer

My first time in a newspaper! The “Algemeen Dagblad” wrote a little article about the art prize and my tea set. Here is the photo (by Roel Dijkstra) that they published with it:

 

 

13.09.2013 | I won!

 

Journal | Exhibition Binnenmaas (13.09.2013) - studio katipeifer

I am so overwhelmed and thankful to have won the art prize Binnenmaas today…I still cannot believe it! Check here the dutch article about the ceremony

 

 

09.09.2013 | More info

Here you can find further information about the art prize and the opening of the exhibition Binnenmaas: information art prize & exhibition 2013

 

 

06.09.2013 | Exhibition preparation

 

Journal | Set up Exhibition Binnenmaas (06.09.2013) - studio katipeifer

Today I was setting up my tea set ANABELLA in the city hall of Binnenmaas. One week to go till the opening!

 

 

22.08.2013 | Binnenmaas kunstprijs

My nomination for the art prize Binnenmaas 2013 includes an exhibition in the city hall of Binnenmaas from the 11th of September to the 18th of October 2013. They will announce the prizewinner on friday the 13th of September 2013.

You are welcome to visit the exhibition. It is open on monday, wednesday, thursday and friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and on tuesdays from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. The adres is Sportlaan 22, 3299 XG Maasdam, The Netherlands.

 

Journal | Logo Exhibition Binnenmaas 2013 (22.08.2013) - studio katipeifer

 

 

14.08.2013 | Nomination

I am nominated for my tea set ANABELLA!

Today i received the awesome news that I am nominated with 14 other graduated artists and designers from my school AKV|St.Joost. The 3rd time in a row the municipality Binnenmaas in The Netherlands is giving an art prize to a talented young artist or designer. They chose the 15 nominees for the prize of 2013 during the graduation show in Breda.

More information is coming soon in the journal of katipeifer!

 

 

28.06.2013 | It is official

 

The Bachelor of Design it is… today I graduated!

I would like to invite everyone to the graduation show at the art academy St.Joost in Breda/ The Netherlands. The exhibition is from the 29th of June to the 3rd of July 2013 from 11am to 5pm. I will present my final projects ANABELLA & LEIDS BLAUW in the room  BC101. I am looking forward to seeing you!

Promo Graduation Show 2013 AKV | St.Joost

 

 

01.01.2013 | Happy New Year

I wish everybody a happy new year 2013!

“And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been.”
Rainer Maria Rilke

 

 

22.09.2012 | HEMA exhibition

 

Journal | PLANT MobiEl @HEMA exhibition (22.09.2012) - studio katipeifer

Me and my exhibited “PLANT MobiEl” at the Central Library (OBA) in Amsterdam.

 

 

15.09.2012 | Open air exhibition

Dear journal, here is an impression of the featured photographs from my series “Ich vermisse…” on Breda Barst this weekend.

 

Journal | Breda Barst exhibition (15.09.2012) - studio katipeifer

 

 

01.09.2012 | Breda Barst

Four photographs of my photographic diary “Ich vermisse…” will be exhibited at Breda Barst, a popfestival on the 15th and 16th September 2012 in Breda/ The Netherlands. For more info about the festival: http://www.bredabarst.nl/

 

Journal | Breda Barst logo (01.09.2012) - studio katipeifer

 

 

30.08.2012 | OBA exhibition

The two products that I send in to the HEMA ontwerpwedstrijd 2012 will be featured on the exhibition with the 100 best designs of 2012 in the Central Library of Amsterdam (OBA). The exhibition opened today and will last until the 31st October 2012. For more information, please check www.oba.nl.

 

 

11.06.2012 | Featured in Amsterdam

Great news! Both of my ideas that I send in to the design competition of HEMA will be presented in Amsterdam. More information will follow, so keep an eye on this journal of studio katipeifer.

 

 

05.06.2012 | Hello Journal

Today doesn’t just mark the beginning of my journal here but I also joined the award presentation of the HEMA design contest 2012. Unfortunately I wasn’t nominated for a price, but I could still be featured in the exhibition.

 

Journal | HEMA award presentation (05.06.2012) - studio katipeifer

Photo by HEMA ontwerpwedstrijd