Aylin Kayser was born in Berlin where she still lives and works. She studied product design at the University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam. Along the way she studied at the ESDI/UERJ in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, gained working experience at MARK BRAUN and Hilmer & Sattler und Albrecht architects, initiated and organised several exhibtions and lecture series. She produces conceptual, unique and limited-edition designs such as she IKARUS wax lamp she designed with Christian Metzner and which is part of the Architonic design collection. Her work has been exhibited at design fairs, competitions and museums worldwide and has been featured in many design publications, newspapers and TV. In 2008 she was nominated for the Top 10 selection at DMY-festival and won a Special-Mention-Lights-of-the-Future-Award at the Light & Building.





The handle that could win the Compasso d'Oro
How can design speak of care? This handle goes beyond its primary function and rediscovers the symbolic value of design.