Ideas you can feel.
Materialising thoughts into visuals, collections, products, and spatial experiences.
About
Studio Nina van Bart works on both macro and micro levels, paying close attention to detail and composition at the same time. The studio works across design disciplines to unlock the hidden potential of materials and their applications by transforming visionary concepts into inspiring visuals, distinctive collections, tactile products, and immersive spatial experiences. Through this approach, we anticipate, shape, and redefine the look and feel of products and environments.
Whatever the studio designs or creates, the aim is always to engage the senses, evoke genuine emotion, and inspire meaningful dialogue. Whether it’s an inspiring video, a curtain collection, or an exhibition design, Studio Nina van Bart pays close attention to intimate interactions with our surroundings—all characterised by a sensorial, colourful, and serene design language.
Driven by a collaborative spirit, Nina van Bart expands her creative reach through partnerships with specialists, working on both commissioned and self-initiated projects from her studio in The Hague, Netherlands.
Methods
Every project begins with in-depth research to thoroughly understand the organisation, the project, and foster an empathetic connection with the users who will ultimately engage with the designs.
Analytical and strategic by nature, Studio Nina van Bart follows a design thinking process that challenges the intersections of aesthetics and function, craftsmanship and industrial processes, creativity and purpose. This ensures the designs are not only visually appealing but also practical, functional, and user-friendly. This research is transformed into a clear framework that guides the creative process. Through an artistic approach Studio Nina van Bart create bespoke colours, textures, materials, and prototypes and blending hands-on techniques with cutting-edge technologies to align with industrial processes, aiming to uncover connections between the familiar and the unexplored.
After a well-considered selection of prototypes, the project moves into the realisation phase. Depending on the specific needs, the studio partners with specialists. Ultimately, the designs are launched to inspire the audience, setting the brand and organisation apart and ahead.
Services
Through these methods, Studio Nina van Bart offers bespoke designs through the following practices and services.
Visuals
Whether through storytelling or visual narratives, ideas are brought to life with prop and set designs, captured in compelling photo series, videos, and 3D renderings that are both visually inspiring and thought-provoking.
Collection
Helping manufacturers and brands in refining and defining their collections through strategic concepts, custom colour cards, CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) designs, and reimagining products to foster deeper customer engagement while staying aligned with their identity and ethos.
Product
Through R&D (Research & Development), Studio Nina van Bart challenges fabrication and application, exploring the intersection of craftsmanship and industrial techniques. Print, colour, textures, and finishes redefine the look and feel of materials, resulting in bespoke products and environments that enhance their aesthetic, sensorial, and functional qualities.
Spatial
Working across various scales, from fine details to the overall experience of spaces. Objects, colours, and materials are thoughtfully considered for their purpose, with the ability to transform ordinary spaces into immersive experiences. Services include consultancy and design for environments such as stores, exhibitions, offices, and interiors.
Mission
The mission is to create designs that are crafted properly, honestly, artfully, and sensitively. Studio Nina van Bart encourages companies to upcycle, reuse, and reduce materials, aiming to reimagine entire processes that lead to change, evolution, and innovation. Colour, texture, and aesthetics play a crucial role in making sustainable materials appealing for our surroundings. Attractive product presentation helps to inspire their audience. By collaborating with forward-thinking brands, Studio Nina van Bart enhances their presence by aligning with their sustainability objectives, leaving an indelible mark on their identity, aesthetics, and the planet.
Commissions & Collaborations
In addition to self-initiated projects, Studio Nina van Bart works closely with clients. In these commissions, the ethos and specific identity of each client are understood and respected. Every project is elevated through customisation in dialogue with our clients, and a deep commitment to the integrity of our craft. Previous projects and partnerships with brands, companies, cultural, and educational institutions include:
FRONT®, Circular Matters, Alusid, Kendix, Vescom, Dutch Invertuals, Crafts Council Nederland, CS Rugs, Stijl Instituut Amsterdam, Den Bosch & Partners, St. Joost, Willem de Kooning Academy, Muller van Tol, Ecco Leather.
Collective spirit
With a collective spirit, Studio Nina van Bart extends her creative reach by partnering with specialists on collaborative, commissioned, and self-initiated projects. This makes Studio Nina van Bart a flexible team that adapts to each commission while consistently providing a crucial mix of expertise and a customised response. Studio Nina van Bart has collaborated with:
