MATTER of COURSE

MATTER Of COURSE is a collective recently founded by eleven designers with individual studios in Berlin. We operate in the dynamic intersection of design, art, and craft, priding ourselves on many years of experience, a shared work ethic, and the determination to break new ground. We strongly believe that mutual support and interdisciplinary exchanges will pave the way to our future success. It is only when we act as a community that we can grow and actively drive the design world’s urgently-needed change in values.

We see MATTER Of COURSE as an experimental and vibrant platform for innovative ideas and fresh inspiration, which allows us to build strong alliances with like-minded peers from different disciplines. We believe in the power of collaboration; we want to consider and develop our practice within a supportive network. Our approach is exploratory and open-ended. In this way, new ideas can grow organically.

We are committed to upholding traditional craftsmanship techniques by refining them. Responsible use of resources is ingrained in our philosophy, as is the fair remuneration of all those involved in the production process. We have an earnest and innovative approach to the materials we use to make our products. This allows us to create durable, vibrant, and highly individual objects where passion, artistry, and an uncompromising approach to design are atmospherically condensed.

As the MATTER Of COURSE collective, we are connected by our stance and concern with sharing our areas of expertise with one another. This exchange also includes our new partners and the general public. Whether through exhibitions, publications, panels, or interdisciplinary collaborations, we challenge things that are taken for granted while inspiring a strong sense of community and sustainable consuming practices.