Mission


A good product is emotional, functional and timeless..

Emotion. Function. Aesthetics. The focus of the studio’s work goes towards a holistic approach on new concepts that are strategical meaningful and sustainable. Using high quality materials in a smart and durable construction, well designed details and a conscientious handling of resources play an important role for a durable new product. First and foremost the result should not only solve a problem but also create an emotional bond to its consumer.

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Biography


Design Studio Cologne

Motivated by the goal to create long-living, high quality products SARTORY Design Studio works as an independant design partner for a variety of brands and clients from all over the world.
 The design studio located in Cologne, Germany, was established by Sascha Sartory in 2014, after he worked several years for different agencies where he learned that good design can be used as the driving force behind new and innovative products that make a difference.

After his studies in product- and industrial design at the University of Applied Science Aachen (Diploma I in 2004) and University Wuppertal (Diploma II in 2007) Sascha Sartory worked for different design agencies where he learned how to combine latest technologies, trends and materials to create new and innovative consumer products. Since 2009 he works as an independent designer as well as he is co-founder and part of the FORMFUSION Produktdesign team, together with industrial designer Sebastian Hoek.

Vita


Dipl. Des. Sascha Sartory

2014-today // SARTORY DESIGN, Design Studio Köln
2021-today // Lecturer / Industrial Design and Ergonomics, University Wuppertal
2020-today // Lecturer / Design at bib International College, Bergisch Gladbach

2022-2023 // Lecturer / Product Design, Ergonomics / AMD Akademie Mode & Design, Düsseldorf
2019-2021 // Lecturer at Ecosign Designakademie, Köln
2010-2014 // Co-Founder FORMFUSION Produktdesign, with Sebastian Hoek, Köln
2010-2011 // Projektmanager MOKA Executive Design Support, Köln-Shanghai
2008-2010 // Industrial Designer, Frackenpohl Poulheim, Köln
2007-2008 // Junior Industrial Designer, Vistapark GmbH, Wuppertal
2006 // Freelancer, simple GmbH, Köln
2005 // Internship, simple GmbH, Köln
2007 // Diploma II Industrial Design, BUGH Wuppertal
2004-2007 // Studium Industriedesign, BUGH Wuppertal
2004 // Diploma I Produktdesign,University of Applied Science Aachen
2000-2004 // Studium Produktdesign, University of Applied Science Aachen
2000 // Internship Möbelschreinerei Feinschnitt, Leverkusen

Awards


Nice to have...

2023 // Green Good Design Award 2023 – Product: „Ron“ for Softline
2023 // Green Good Design Award 2023 – Product: „Caleto“ for Softline
2021 // German Design Award Special Mention – Product “Vertiko” for Müller
2019 // Wohnidee Leser Award – Product “Artayo” Category Sideboard
2019 // German Design Award Special Mention – Product “Pronto” for Leonardo / Glaskoch
2017 // A&W Design Talent 2017
2017 // if Design Award – Produkt “Pegar” Präsentationskoffer for KKC Cases
2017 // German Design Award Winner – Product “Diviwall” for Ropimex
2015 // German Design Award Special Mention – Product “Fire” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // Focus Open Silver – Product “Fire” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // iF Award – Product “Fire” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // DesignPlus Ambiente – Product “Fire” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // Iconic Award – Product “Fire” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // Interior Innovation Award – Product “Fire” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // Form 2014 Tendence – Product “Fire” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // Interior Innovation Award – Product “Lombard” for Konstantin Slawinski
2014 // iF Award – Product “Select” for Sudhaus
2014 // Plus-X-Award “Best Product of the year“ Product Traveller für Lehmann Audio
2014 // Plus X Award “Innovation, High Quality, Design” – Product Traveller für Lehmann Audio
2009 // BraunPrize Exhibition 2009, LOTOS – Mobile Power Washer
2008 // iF Concept Award, LOTOS – Mobile Power Washer
2008 // Red Dot Award, G-Cell Glove für Swany / Vistapark, Wuppertal, Germany

Clients


Thank you:

Selected Press