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 is the dialogue between art and technology, exploring material, form, and function in relation to context and human experience.

Driven by the ambition to create lasting, high-quality products, SARTORY Design Studio works as an independent design partner for brands and clients around the world. Based in Cologne, Germany, the studio was founded by Sascha Sartory in 2014.

After studying Product and Industrial Design at Aachen University of Applied Sciences (Diploma I, 2004) and the University of Wuppertal (Diploma II, 2007), Sascha Sartory gained experience in various design agencies, where he developed a strong understanding of how design can serve as the driving force behind innovative products. Working across technologies, materials, and emerging trends, he built a practice focused on creating thoughtful consumer products with lasting relevance. Since 2009 he works as an independent designer. Along the way, he was also co-founder of FORMFUSION Produktdesign together with industrial designer Sebastian Hoek.

Vita


Dipl. Des. Sascha Sartory

2014-today // SARTORY DESIGN, Design Studio Köln

2020-today // Lecturer / Design at bib International College, Bergisch Gladbach
2021-2024 // Lecturer / Industrial Design and Ergonomics, University Wuppertal
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...

2025 // Good Design Award 2025 – Product „Junto“ for Softline
2025 // German Design Award 2025 – Product: „Vertiko“ for Müller
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


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