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.
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From 2019 to 2022, I was lecturing textile design and illustration at 

 which gave me great joy. I got to share my experience and craft, while I receive inspiration from other young, open-minded people. In non-pandemic times, I also give keynotes, which I will be happy to continue as soon as we all can hug again.
Have a look at some work features:

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I usually start analogue, 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 

. 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 artworks 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

 for quite a while now. This year the collaboration resulted in a film about my work produced by 

The amazing team did such nice work framing my work process. I am very proud and happy to show it to you guys. 
Read and listen to the whole story here: 

Schneider makersline

Finest uncoated paper, 300g
Set of 3 postcards with a printed envelope


Alpine Flowers, Postcard Set

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Manufactured in London
Material: 100% Silk
Size: 55 x 55 cm

Golden Blur Scarf

 the beautiful project "Textiles in the kitchen" came to life. 

The project includes handpainted fabric roles inspired by the process of experimenting with materials and printing techniques and traditional kitchen textile patterns. Towards I created 3 handprinted tablecloths especially made for a beautiful dinner night.



All together the result is an artistic textile installation that is now displayed at Reform Cph Munich's showroom, Müllerstr. 42. Drop by and enjoy Reform's beautiful kitchens combined with handpainted designs on Kvadrat textiles.

Our whole work process was starting with an extensive textile design workshop at Kvadrat Munich, where I tried to convey the art of building a pattern design and transforming it onto a tea towel by hand. Including many different printing techniques and showing the attendees how to use them creatively on the lovely Kvatrat fabrics.
Here are some impressions of our great workshop day:

Textiles in the kitchen

My summer was marked by floating thoughts and a blurry vision. If you convert these feelings into fabric designs, it becomes a colorful mix of woven fabrics, screen printing, and hand-painted ornaments. Full of good vibes and interesting organic shapes, this collection is one of my favorites so far!

It contains a screen-printed organic cotton t-shirt that has been refined with hand-painted ornaments. 
A woven scarf made of 60% organic cotton and 40% wool, and two digitally printed silk bandanas, 100% silk.

The editorial photo shoot was a great collaboration between the amazing photographer Conny Mirbach and me. With Model 

Floral Blur

﻿ and I worked out a print design for our collaboration. We decided to reconstruct a project that I created the year before, the 

I adapted the shapes and drawings of the bandana and transformed them into a black and white pattern design. The breakfast skirt and top where especially made for the editiorial we shot together with photographer 

. We also created a beautiful tableware collection. Discover more on 

Breakfast Print Design

During an intense period in my life, I reflected my thoughts and emotions through my creative work. While working, I realized one of the most important things, especially during hard times, was a cozy home for me.

I started painting on old linen sheets and contemporaneously tried some linocuts on paper. These artworks layed the foundation for the design of the Cozy Home Bandana. Printed in London on 100% Cotton. Model: 

The colourful Cozy Home Bandana was shot by 

Cozy Home Bandana

 – showing Jo Malone`s clients how to add a colorful illustration to your gift box using the cornflower for a natural vibe. Or create a nice flower arrangement, for a special surprise when you open your Jo Malone London gift box, including lots of herbs such as sage and rosemary for a fresh smell. Fitting perfectly with their new perfume collection. 



Jo Malone London Masterclass

This special collaboration came to life during a summer vacation at 

's beautiful guest house. I was sitting in the garden and enjoying the many flowers and plants around me. When I started drawing, Cristina, one of the owners of the place came to me and ask me to create a new balsamico satin together with them. 
Here comes the result, we are very proud of the Satin Dahlia Edition! 
Order here: 

The Satin Dahlia Edition

52 Floral Sketches out of my sketchbook from the past year, collected together into a tear-off calendar for 2022. Graphic design by 

, risograph print in 6 different colors by 

52 Floral Sketches

This Artwork depicts the process of examining your breast. It is informative and fun to read at the same time. In consultation with several gynecologists, I put emphasis on this work to be absolutely accurate and correct in terms of medical science.
Nobody ever actually showed me how to do a breast exam in an easy way regularly, so I hope this will reach as many women as possible. It comes in a handy size, so that you can include this important routine in your everyday life.

All profits will be donated.


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A series of 3 skateboards, produced in collaboration with the German based Skate brand 

.
Fragile Flower illustrations combined with a second layer of vibrant color, screen printed on to the skateboards. The collaboration also contains a special edition T-shirt with a monochromatic flower-artwork screen printed on 100% organic cotton.
Available soon online at 

 and in selected skateshops around Germany.

Salut Skateboards x Steffi Bauer

„Tiachi“ is a mix of modern artwork with traditional material and manufacturing, blended into a versatile blanket.

It is the result of a collaboration with Michael Wiethaus and his illustration brand 

. We were aiming for a mix of modern illustration with our bavarian heritage and traditional, sustainable textile manufacturing. While Mixen illustrated beloved bavarian picnic items, I worked on the characteristics and technical production of the textile.

„Tiachi“ became a high-quality blanket that can be used in many ways - for a picnic, as a tablecloth, a nap blanket, or just a nice object on your couch. It is 100% organic cotton, organically dyed, and manufactured in Austria.

 to support us with a visual concept, together with photographer 

. For now, Stone figures are surrounding our „Tiachi“ but soon we hope the blanket will be out in the sun with you guys!

100% organic cotton, organically dyed, made in Austria.
Enjoy „Tiachi“ - it‘s bavarian for blanket!

Shop here: 

Tiachi - it's bavarian for blanket

, I designed a series of scarves made of silk, cotton, and viscose. 

Individually painted and dyed by hand, the scarves not only create a perfect setting for the photoshoot but also encapsulate the particular style of Rue Nouvelle.
Model: 

Rue Nouvelle /Scarf Collection

Getting together with Lena and Vera from 

 was a real pleasure. Together we worked out the concept for a pattern design that is now the inner fabric of their new great product 

Rappu combines conscious design with functionality. Mission of the girls was it to make it fun and comfortable using your camera every day. Ideal for carrying on daily routines or when traveling - because it's lightweight and doesn't take up space.

The camera case is made of soft but sturdy natural textiles such as Tencel and rhubarb leather. 

 carefully sources all materials and produces locally in Berlin.

Rappu Pattern Design

The print design for the AW18/19 collection 'Kala Patthar' was inspired by the grassy plains of the Himalaya region and their inhabitants.

In collaboration with the Munich-based label A Kind of Guise, I created a pattern design consisting of dragons, clouds, and oriental flowers to express the story the brand wanted to tell that season.

Dragon Pattern Design

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Freelance Illustrator based in Munich Germany.

Steffi Bauer