About.

Annebet Philips lets you look at the familiar with a new, different perspective.

By interpreting common things in uncommon ways, Annebet designs products that have something recognisable and surprising at the same time.

Add to that her love for bold shapes, unexpected elements, clear lines, and firm hand drawn lines, and there you’ll have it: designs with an optimistic approach, a tad of humor and an almost cartoon-like signature. Designs that put the extra to the ordinary and a smile on your face.

In her own words:

“I love to play with common, archetype shapes and add a new, uncommon perspective. To me it’s all about being open to see familiar things in a new way, to try a new point of view. Wether it’s about someone’s opinion, the current status-quo or the shape of the everyday things around you.”

Annebet works best with design labels that share her authentic style and like to see and do things differently. ‘When collaborating I seek a finished product that genuinely reflects both my identity and the identity of the label I’m designing for.’ Annebet worked and designed for both (niche) labels and international companies such as Seletti, Mogg, Tonone and Tommy Hilfiger. Her work has been on display at international design fairs and galleries like the Salone del Mobile Milan and Mint gallery London.  She has been mentored by Richard Hutten, and fun fact: not long ago, Barack Obama took a seat on one of her chairs. 

Having an artist’s heart and an engineer’s mind (Philips holds a cum laude master’s degree Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology), Annebet combines a creative artistic touch with technical and commercial feasibility. She loves making prototypes by hand, an artistic manual touch can often be seen in the final design. ‘I love the entire process – from sketch to reality – and find it important that a design can be manufactured on a larger scale.’

Ways of working.

  • Freelance Product & Furniture Design

    Product design based on a design-brief or per assignment. Single products and collections.

    You believe in strong, clear design, with a surprising touch but you also want a product that fits your brand identity and that speaks to your audience

    In every collaboration Annebet uses her clear, graphic handwriting and background as an industrial design engineer, to design products that are original & functional, and that fits the brand’s image, their customers and production processes.

    Collaborations happen on a freelance basis Get in touch to discuss your project, and to find out if there is a match.

    Previous clients: Sissy Boy Home, Wehkamp Home, Tonone, Masimo, Scotch & Soda

  • Freelance Creative Consult

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a creative business. Maybe you want to give a new fresh direction to your collection.

    Maybe you could use some creative and practical input to take your project to the next step.

    With her background as designer / engineer / creative entrepreneur, Annebet is a valued (sparring) partner when it comes to giving direction in and translating abstract creative ideas into feasible projects.

    Get in touch to find out possibilities.

    Previous clients: Nikoboko, Van Berge Henegouwen / Alchimia, Tonone

  • Unique Pieces

    Unique pieces, custom made on request.

    You have a special project or you want something unique. Next to design suitable for mass/serie production, Annebet occasionally creates one-of-a-kind objects.

    These collectible pieces often find their way to art galleries, design collectors and private clients. If you like to discuss a project, drop an e-mail and she’d love to talk.

    Previous clients: Mint gallery, Frozen Fountain, Unobvious, Kers Gallery, Atelier WhisperAloud, Ghislaine Vinas, Lab3, Renny Ramakers /DROOG, Joep Van Lieshout

  • Brand Collaborations

    Brand Collaborations

    Sometimes there is just a match, a love at first side, an instant connection!

    You are a design label that likes to do things a little differently. You are all about bold, outspoken design and are not afraid to stand out.

    When there is a match in style or when you just fall in love with one of Annebet’s studio pieces, let’s start a conversation and find out if we can further develop a product or product family. Products that completely match your brand’s collection and are suitable for production on a larger scale.

    Brand collaborations happen based on a royalty fee.

    Previous collaborations: Bugie Table, Bubble Coathooks and T-chair for MOGG, Cut & Paste series (11 pcs) for SELETTI

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Interested in working together? Feel free to drop an email.