About
Curiosity is one of my dominant personality traits, and I embrace the dynamic interplay between moments of contemplation and the determination to act.
I'm continuously developing new collection ideas and artistic universes. Currently, I'm engaged in various projects ranging from dance performance concepts to quirky alien illustrations and experiments with tactile experiences and innovative textile techniques.
I try to navigate the captivating realm where artistic expression and high-quality garment production intersect. As a trained tailor specialised in costume making, sustainability and fair working conditions within the clothing industry are deeply important to me. I have clear values when it comes to garment production, and I believe fast fashion is a phenomenon that needs to change. I am dedicated to working sustainably and creating products, designs, and artworks that align with eco-conscious practices. By incorporating sustainable principles into my creative process, I strive to make a positive impact and contribute to a more environmentally friendly industry.
Emotional education, energy exchange and movement experiences are topics that currently fascinates me. Material exploration of all kinds is a recurring theme in my work, and techniques, such as using knitting to create textiles from a single thread of yarn intrigue me.
I was born in Denmark and am currently based in Berlin, where I also completed my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fashion Design at the University of the Arts in 2021. Co-creational processes and collaborations are aspects of my work that I highly value, and with my background in Theater, teamwork is an integral part of my being.
I'm always open to inspiring collaborations, so please don't hesitate to reach out:
Sara Smed
︎ cunstoff@gmail.com
︎ 0049 174 2101780 (Telegram or WhatsApp)
Curriculum Vitae
Currently
2024
Design Teacher
1/2-year position as Teacher in Design at Krabbesholm Højskole (DK).
Education
2021
Fashion Designer1-year M.A. at Univeristät der Künste Berlin.
Thesis / Project: ”SMED·WAGNER - A joint voyage of becoming one business brain” in collaboration with Patricia Wagner.
2020
Fashion Designer
4-years B.A. at Universität der Künste Berlin.
Graduation collection ”Dimension Explorer” in collaboration with Patricia Wagner.
+ 2 years in the student council.
2012
Garment Worker / Tailor
Specialized in costume making with an apprenticeship at The Danish National School of Performing Arts under the Head of Costume Shop Ghita B. Ohmann.
2008
Odder Gymnasium
(3-year Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination, STX)
1,5 years as Head of Student Council.
Professional experiences
2022-2023
Costume Assistent at Sasha Waltz & Guests GmbH
An internationally touring contemporary dance company (DE).
2021
”Farmer” / 6 month scolar at DesignFarmBerlin
A “design in tech accelerator” / German Start-Up program (DE).
Venture: SMED·WAGNER
+ participation in Dutch Design Week 2021.
2019-2020
Knitting Tutor
Teaching knitting at the knitting workshop, Universität der Künste Berlin (DE).
2019
Collection Manager of Development
1/2 year as maternity leave replacement at Knitoffice / Cousy b.v.b.a - specialised in high-end fashion knitwear production (BE).
2017-2019
Knitting Tutor
Teaching knitting at the knitting workshop, UDK Berlin (DE).
2018-2019
Costume Designer // Co-producer
Music videos: ”Lest I Lose Myself”, ”Clone” and ”We Cannot Stay Here Forever” for Musician Gurli Octavia (DK).
2017
Costume Consultant // Costume Maker
At The Danish National School of Performing Arts (DK).
2015
Producer // Costume Designer
Music video: ”Dot’s on the skyline” for Musician Paxton Fettel (DK).
2014-2015
Costume Designer // Dresser
Graduation film: ”Rohbauten” by Director Désirée Pfenninger, Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, Berlin (DE).
2014
Costume Maker
Play: ”Ottone in Villa” for TeaterDesign and Scenographer Karin Gille at Teater Republique (DK).
Costume Maker
At the costume company Weird Wear under Bente Nielsen (DK).
Costume Maker // Co-Designer
For CoreAct and Scenographer Nathalie Mellbye at Teater Grob (DK).
Costume Designer
Play: ”Byebye Baby” for Teater Signatur (DK).
2013-2014
Costume Maker
Play: ”Peer Gynt” for Phantom Limb Company and Director Rolf Heim at Teater Republique (DK).
2013
Costume Maker
For Director Anja Behrens and Scenographer Julian Toldam Juhlin at DDSKS (DK).
Costume Maker
Play: ”Liberty” for Director Mikkel Flyvholm and Scenographer Louise Beck at Teater Nordkraft (DK).
Costume Designer // Director’s Assistant // Set Designer
Play: ”Dagens Festugesatire” for Per Smedegaard at Teater Svalegangen (DK).
Co-Founder of the workshop space Vaerksted16
Together with Milliner Mathilde Førster, Tailor Magny Hammersbøen, Tailor Martina O. Moldenhawer og Tailor Feline R. Schiøtz (DK).
Costume Maker
At DDSKS under Ghita B. Ohmann.
Internships
2015
“Theater Hospitanz” / Costume Designer’s Assistent
Play: ”Der Zauberberg” for Costume Designer Aino Laberenz at Deutsche Theater, Berlin (DE).
2012
Costume Maker
at Cosprop under the guidance of Costume Designer and Founder John Bright, London (UK).
2004-2010
Costume Maker // Dresser // Costume Stock Worker
At a varity of different Danish theaters and costume workshops.
Courses & workshops
2017
Summer School at Multiartist Bart Hess (NL)
2011-2014
Various textile dying/coloring/patination workshops held by Textile Designer Lise Bønæs (DK).
2010
”2D-drawing to 3D-modeling” workshop by Costume Designer Anja Vang Kragh and Scenographer Mia Stensgaard DK).
2010-2011
General theater & costume history classes at DDSKS by Dramaturg and Theater Historian Mette Borg (DK).
Scholarships & competitions
2021
DesignFarmBerlin
A “design in tech accelerator” / German Start-Up program (DE).
Venture: SMED·WAGNER
2020
FASH 2020 (SDBI) - finalist with graduation collection: ”Dimension Explorer” (DE).
2019
”Studienabschlussstipendien für internationale Studierende”(STIBET I) - UDK Berlin (DE).