I'm Steffi Bauer, Textile Designer & Illustrator based in Munich.

I create artworks for clients and develop personal work. I specialized in transforming artworks technically into files printable on textiles. My background in fashion design, fashion operations, and graphic design allows me to take a holistic approach to this particular process in design - from the first sketches to the finished product.

 I hold a B.A. in communication design from the University of Applied Sciences Munich and was able to gain extensive collaboration experience - from artist friends to international fashion companies. This allows me to implement professional projects successfully. I am happy to offer access to my network.
Have a look at some of my Clients & Collaboration Partners:

From 2019 to 2022, I lectured textile design and illustration at IFOG Akademie which gave me great joy. I got to share my experience and craft, while I receive inspiration from other young, open-minded people. 
I also give keynotes, private Workshops in my Studio and specialized workshops. Here are some 

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I usually start analog, with pen and paper. This gives my work the natural irregularity that I find important. While I apply multiple techniques of bringing ink on paper, aquarelle remains one of my favorites. 

After digitalizing the artworks, I work out 

, for example. That allows to apply a pattern endlessly in any direction. Always keeping the ideas and requirements of my clients and collaboration partners in mind, I create print-ready files that are ready to be used for production. For limited editions, I sometimes apply artworks directly on textiles or objects.

As an illustrator, I am inspired by the plants growing in my studio and all around me. My artworks combine fragile black lines with aquarelle color and always a hint of natural incidents. I often develop my work based on personal feelings, cultural developments or social incidents – I process what I experience through my work.

As a professional and a human being, I feel responsible to foster sustainability, a view that I try to consider for myself and offer to my clients. 

Process

Screen Print
Manufactured in Austria, 
Embroidery on 100% Linen 
Size: 45 x 45 cm

Tableset Napkins

Style

Set of 2

Cutlery Napkin

Glases Napkin


Finest uncoated Munken paper, 300g
Set of 2 postcards 

Tableware Postcard Set

Title

Default Title

Reform Kitchen Party

Floral Blur Collection

Vitra x Kvadrat Summer Party

Excited and happy to show you my Cover Design for 

.
Typography as the main topic of this issue, was little challenge for me. That is why I tried to create a playful and intuitive approach to the artwork. A design that grows itself. To do this, I experimented with the letters, created cut outs and arranged them on top of my illustrations. Letters with a very unique pattern design were created. Big thanks to 

 who also wrote a stunning article about my work.
Printed on 240g/qm beautiful Icon Nature Paper,  go grab your issue here:


 

Grafikmagazin Cover Design

  bottle design! For the past 1,5 years, we carefully worked out the perfect plant illustration for every single product together. I am so proud to be such a big part of the nkm appearance.

The new nkm bottles were specially designed for their optimized reusable system so that every component can remain 100% in the cycle. Instead of glued-on labels, the glass bottles are now decorated with robust ceramic paint. The attachments can be granulated after use and formed into new attachments.  Even the pipette can be washed and reused. The new nkm bottle combines innovative solutions for a new sustainability standard.

nkm Atelier Product Illustrations

. What an event.   I got the pleasure to underline the event with some Illustrations. We created a Poster which is in a folded version the menu of the event. On top I designed the windows to give the pop-up the final touch. It was a pleasure working with you, Braskos!

Café Faber x Braskos Pop-up

, this Art Collection arose. Working together immediately felt so harmonious, that the artworks quickly created themselves somehow.      HAPPYSOY® does soy wax candles in a glass with a matching saying or artwork, stylish design and wonderful scent. Plastic-free, handmade & vegan. Just the perfect gift for every 
occasion! Order here:  

happysoy x Steffi Bauer


I do a lot of wedding cards, birth cards and such. But this particular Wedding Print  Set for 

 was  one of a kind. It includes a  folded card for the registry invitation, a printed postcard for the party invitation, a thank you card and as a special surprise, they will give everybody a specialized Artprint as a gift in the end. I love the way we created the details together, all in a summer vibe Italian party style!

Steffi Bauer

Reform Kitchen Party

Floral Blur Collection

Vitra x Kvadrat Summer Party

More Textile Design

Faces of Lisbon

"Oscar precisa duma casa em Lisboa"

Palms Pattern Design

A Kind of Guise SS17

Buttercup Print Collection

Workshop

Illustration Workshop

Textile Design Workshop

Illustration

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