About
Although Berlin has been her home for many years, Carolin – the designer behind Frau Caze, with “Caze” being a fusion of her first and last name – has never been one to stand still. She has travelled the world relentlessly in search of inspiration for her work. These travels have greatly influenced her unique sense of atmosphere and texture, as well as her concern for our planet – Frau Caze places a great emphasis on sustainability, quality and functionality.
Currently Carolin splits her time between Berlin and Lake Constance, and has devoted herself to furniture and interior design ever since studying design at the FH Potsdam and the Escola Superior de Desenho Industrial in Rio de Janeiro until 2012. Founding Frau Caze in 2016, her work pays tribute to her love of natural, high-quality materials as well as sustainable, responsible craftsmanship – including ethical treatment of all people involved in production.
More stories (in German!) about Frau Caze:
> Homestory by AnneLiWest
> Interview – Atrium/das ideale Heim
> from von Judith Schwyther
to watch:
> cooking show “Feuerlein kocht wertvoll”
Biography
1981
born in Friedrichshafen
1997–2000
Apprenticeship as Architectural Draftsman at Dilpert Architects, Markdorf
2000–2001
Language study and personal year abroad in Italy
2002–2003
Internship, Photo Assistant, Fotostudio Lauterwasser, Überlingen
2004–2005
Language study and personal stay abroad in South America
2005–2012
Full-time Student for Product Design at University of Applied Science, Potsdam
2007–2008
Study-Abroad Semester, Escola Superior de Desenho Industrial, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2008–2011
Part-time Employment, filumen | interior lighting, Potsdam
2009
Internship for Carpentry at artis | interior solutions, Berlin
2010
Internship, Studio Gruba | reHechos, Buenos Aires, Argentina
since 2012
self-employed Designer | Product & Interior
2013–2014
Co-Founder & Co-Manager | ‚Sustainable Profits‘ Conference, Berlin
since 2016
Self-employed designer 'Frau Caze'
2021
Co-founder of designer collective MATTER of COURSE
AWARDS
2018
Handwerk+Form / 3rd price for Standingbench Bock
2018
German Design Award / ‘Nominee’ for Table El Caballito
2020
Iconic Award - Iconic Interior / ‘Selection’ for Stehbank Bock
Network
Carpentry Mohr
Winery Aufricht
Lyk Carpet
launchlabs
Cristopher Santos | Photography
Matthias Honert | Communication Design
Judith Schwyter | Journalism & Design
Caitlin Madrigal | copywriter + content strategist
Saron Brandao | video editing
13rugs by rohi
UNIQUE FACTORY upholstery manufacturer
DIE WERKEN
8punkt8 | wood and steel work
Corinna Smyth | ceramics
Susanne Schnibbe | artistic wall painting