Paul-Jonas Schmidt is a Berlin-based product designer. His work ranges from exploring materials and circular concepts
to designing beautifully shaped everyday objects that prioritize user benefit. In his design process, he often integrates typographic elements that encourage people to take action.
He is completing his Bachelor's degree in Product Design at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar in 2025 and is currently continuing his studies in the Master's program at Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle.

Paul-Jonas Schmidt is a Berlin-based product designer. His work ranges from exploring materials and circular concepts to designing beautifully shaped everyday objects that prioritize user benefit. In his design process, he often integrates typographic elements that encourage people to take action.
He is completing his Bachelor's degree in Product Design at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar in 2025 and is currently continuing his studies in the Master's program at Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle.

WORK EXPERIENCE
2025
Internship, Studio 7.5, Berlin
2022

Internship, Ernst Kiemle joinery, Saarbrücken

2021

Internship, Oßwald joinery, Saarbrücken

EDUCATION

2020–2025
Bachelor of Arts, Product Design, Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar (HBKsaar), Saarbrücken


WORK EXPERIENCE
2025
Internship, Studio 7.5, Berlin
2022

Internship, Ernst Kiemle joinery, Saarbrücken

2021

Internship, Oßwald joinery, Saarbrücken

WORK EXPERIENCE
2025
Internship, Studio 7.5, Berlin
2022

Internship, Ernst Kiemle joinery, Saarbrücken

2021

Internship, Oßwald joinery, Saarbrücken

EDUCATION
2020–2025
Bachelor of Arts, Product Design, Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar (HBKsaar), Saarbrücken

EDUCATION
2020-2025
Bachelor of Arts, Product Design, Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar (HBKsaar), Saarbrücken

APPEARANCES (SELECTION)
German Design Award 2026 – Newcomer Nominee

2025

Museum shop, Saarlandmuseum – Moderne Galerie, Saarbrücken
2025

Re:start, Saarlandmuseum – Moderne Galerie,
Saarbrücken
2025

Finalist, Green Product Award
2024
Shortlist, Hessian State Award for Universal Design
2021–2022  
Future Lab II, UNESCO World Heritage Völklinger Hütte
2022
World Ocean Day, HBKsaar and CIAV Meisenthal
2021
Glass workshop, CIAV Meisenthal, France
2021–2025
Rundgang, HBKsaar, Saarbrücken

APPEARANCES (SELECTION)
German Design Award 2026 – Newcomer Nominee
2025

Museum shop, Saarlandmuseum – Moderne Galerie, Saarbrücken
2025

Re:start, Saarlandmuseum –
Moderne Galerie, Saarbrücken
2025

Finalist, Green Product Award
2024
Shortlist, Hessian State Award for Universal Design
2021–2022  
Future Lab II, UNESCO World Heritage Völklinger Hütte
2022
World Ocean Day, HBKsaar
and CIAV Meisenthal
2021
Glass workshop, CIAV Meisenthal, France
2021–2025
Rundgang, HBKsaar, Saarbrücken

APPEARANCES (SELECTION)
2025
German Design Award 2026 – Newcomer Nominee
2025

Museum shop, Saarlandmuseum – Moderne Galerie, Saarbrücken
2025

Re:start, Saarlandmuseum – Moderne Galerie, Saarbrücken
2025

Finalist, Green Product Award
2024
Shortlist, Hessian State Award for Universal Design
2021–2022  
Future Lab II, UNESCO World Heritage Völklinger Hütte
2022
World Ocean Day, HBKsaar and CIAV Meisenthal
2021
Glass workshop, CIAV Meisenthal, France
2021–2025
Rundgang, HBKsaar, Saarbrücken