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 

 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 and specialized workshops for companies. Here are some 

Profile

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 

. 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


Material: 100% organic cotton
Size: 48 x 35 cm

Tulips Shopping Bag

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Finest uncoated Munken paper, 300g
Set of 2 postcards with a printed envelope


Flourish, Postcard Set

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

‚Textiles in the kitchen‘ is a design project that reflects the craft of cooking - on fabrics, creating the perfect bridge between 

. In the designs for our window installation, I tried to depict a working process that develops into a worked-out fabric pattern with each panel of fabric.

In addition, I designed 3 tablecloths for a great dinner in the evening after the workshop, based on the design of the window exhibition.

All fabric designs are hand painted and printed.
Have a look at my 

Our project started with an extensive textile design workshop in Kvadrat‘s Munich showroom. 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.

It was important to me that the feeling of independent and experimental development of material, as in the workshop, is also visible in the installation.

Altogether 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 hand-painted designs on Kvadrat textiles.

Textiles in the kitchen w/ Reform x Kvadrat

Lisbon in May seems like a paradise for people from central europe, still shaken by winter, like me. While visiting the capital of Portugal, I had the impression that only few people are actually living in the city centre. The rest oft he people there were tourists.

Looking at the beautiful empty houses, a poster on the side of the street caught my attention. It was a hand drawn picture of a young man with glasses that said: "Oscar precisa duma casa em Lisboa." – "Oscar needs a home in Lisbon". I was shocked by the ambiguity of this beautiful city, and started to collect more logos, ornaments and drawings. This was the start of "Faces of Lisbon", a pattern design project about finding home. 

Faces of Lisbon 

This collaboration is all about flourishing. Featuring abstract floral illustrations on recycled-organic-cotton pieces by 

With the airbrushing technique, I added a flourish to the clothing, hoping everything that was involved in creating these pieces may remind you to flourish yourself.

 is a multidisciplinary label based in Zurich, Switzerland. Creating small collections of unique yet timeless pieces while encouraging emotional and physical awareness. Find all items here: 

Studio Ōsoi x Steffi Bauer 

 AW17/18 collection was inspired by the distinguished and dapper men of Japanese baseball.

Teaming up with the fashion brand, I designed a winter material with illustrations of carp. I combined aquarelle paintings with graphic elements in pastel colors, resulting in a big shoal of fish swimming around a pond, printed on a shirt.

Nagoya Carps Pattern 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

 – 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 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

 asked me to illustrate a new look for their highlight section on Instagram. The final drawings got a modern touch and honest look.

VOGUE Germany Icons

„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 Slō Stories 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.

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