by Charlotte West

published in LOFT The Nordic BOOKAZINE Summer 2008 Issue, Volume #6.
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A thought that runs through all Nina Jobs' designs is that form, function and material are to be combined. With a distinct and sophisticated expression, her work is timeless, elegant and adds pleasure to daily life. With a background in graphic design, Nina holds a Masters degree in product design from Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs-Paris. Her design includes works in product, furniture and graphic design. Nina's work has been featured in numerous design magazines, and she has received a number of international design awards.

Name: Nina Jobs.

Field: Industrial design.

Family: Olle, black labrador.

Educational background: Ecole Nationale Supèrieure les Arts Dècoratifs (Paris), RMI-Berghs and University College of Arts, Crafts and Design

Main clients and/or projects: Abstracta AB, Gärsnäs AB, Askul Tokyo, Collex Tokyo, Design House Stockholm, LM Ericsson, among others.

Favorite object of design: The glass caraff Barbara, the shape. The shape is worked out to ‘host’ the bowl in the bottom. Fun and flirty where the function is performed in a new way.

Sources of inspiration: I travel a lot overseas and meeting different cultures and studying different lifestyles is inspiring. But at the end … the idea should be worked out in a sustainable way to improve our daily life.

Design philosophy: The form, function and material are to be combined in a sustainable way. Distinct and sophisticated expression and adds pleasure to our lives. Simple and timeless.

Favorite designers: Issey Miyake, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Åke Axelsson.

Hidden talent: Hunting and baking bread.

The music you play while working: Silence.

What tools do you always have out on your desk in your studio? Macbook Air.

Favorite material and color: Everything that is tactile.

This Report is part of an article that was published in LOFT The Nordic BOOKAZINE Summer Issue 2008 Volume #6.

It was written by Charlotte West, American writer and journalist living in Sweden. Please feel free to check out her website www.curiosity.se for further info.