WantedDesign Member
Discover the unique stories and creative journeys of our WantedDesign members as they share their inspirations, design philosophies, and standout work.
Willem Schouten
Studio-Willem
Designer
Studio Willem is based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. It’s work blends traditional craftsmanship with industrial processes, driven by a passion for learning, material exploration, and mastering new techniques. Studio Willem strives to create timeless objects at the crossroads of art, design, and interior design, where form and function exist in perfect harmony.
Design Approach and Inspiration
I believe that the best concepts emerge from a delicate balance between form and function. My work is rooted in personal experience, and my creations are the result of a pursuit of learning, experimenting with diverse materials and mastering new techniques.
Get to know them better...
What’s the one item in your home that you can’t live without, and why?
WS: Pen and paper. So I can create shopping lists and to do list 😉
What’s your go-to playlist or song when you need a creative boost?
WS: The Marc Rebillet stream
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
WS: A very very slow professional triatlete
My dream
WS: To create awareness for a small brand and grow its audience by using platforms like Instagram and newsletters. To connect with other designers, architects, and creatives — not only to learn from them but also to explore potential collaborations. To share personal knowledge and experience from a previous design studio, while continuing to evolve through material exploration and mastering new techniques. To build a practice rooted in timeless design — blending art, function, craftsmanship, and innovation into meaningful objects and concepts.
