Annina
Goetschi, founder of Annina-G, was born in Norway in 1972. Growing up
in Scandinavia awoke her sense for natural and man-made aesthetics.
She returned to her country of origin, Switzerland, to study at the
Art Center College of Design (Europe) where she
graduated with Honors in Product Design.
She was then invited to design consumer electronics and domestic appliances
for Philips Design in the Netherlands. Through the
global nature of Philips, she came in contact with
cultures and habits of various countries in Europe, Asia and the America's.
Next to being experienced in strategic design and art
directing, Annina's extensive body of work includes 23
launched products. On the side, she has exhibited her paintings,
and eager to grow and explore her interests she also spent time designing
furniture and home accessories. After more than a decade of work at
Philips Design and rich in experience and accolades, Annina was ready
to start a company of her own.
Annina’s elegant yet sound designs have won her
several awards:
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2008 - IF award product design
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2007 - IF award product design
- 2006
- Swedish consumer award
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2000 - Good Industrial Design award
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1998 - Design Team of the Year, Philips Design
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1998 - Good Industrial Design award
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1994 - International Luggage Competition Toyooka '94 Japan, Honorary
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