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