Nadine Werner

Professional training, career

1997 - 2000
Apprenticeship as a bookbinder in Hamburg.

2001 - 2003
Advanced training as a crafts designer at the Kassler Academy for Design.

2003 - 2004
Stay abroad in New Zealand - collaboration with various bookbinders.

2007- 2019
Product development / sample production for the series Paper-Oh, paperblanks, eXchange.

Advanced training at the centro del bel libro ascona.

Current position
Since 2005, freelance work in her own workshop as a book and paper designer.

Area of speciality
Glue-free bindings, book constructions, tessellations, magnetic closures.
The passion for traditional, as well as unusual techniques and materials, combined with innovative design, characterise her work.