Sarah
Bertelsen

About

I am a Malmö based industrial designer mainly experienced with furniture design and interior products.I hold a bachelor’s degree from Lund University school of industrial design. Since graduating I have worked for Squarely Copenhagen, focusing on product development using residual materials to create solid wood furniture and office plant solutions.My work process consists of a combination of hands-on physical work and digital tools. What I enjoy most is developing solutions where material, production, and function are considered together, often starting from a concept or observation, such as material behavior or production methods.Since late 2025 I have been working independently on freelance projects and self-initiated work, and I am currently available for freelance work, collaborations, and commissions.

Slinga

Glass vase produced in the heart of swedens glass kingdom at Skrufs Glassworks.The form is a modern interpretation of classic swedish glasswork from the 50s and 60s. The tall shape and small opening works well with single stems or hanging arrangements.

Designing with erosion

This bachelor’s project explores how natural erosion can be integrated into a design process, investigating ideas of natural beauty, timelessness, and the role of aesthetics in functional objects.To do this, I developed a method using hardened sugar and running water to simulate the conditions that shape bedrock into organic formations. Through this process, a series of ten unique forms were created.These forms were then 3D scanned and translated into the design of a table lamp, showcasing how the erosion process can be applied in the development of a functional object

Modular studio storage

This storage system is designed to be highly modular and flat packed, consisting of shelves and boxes, and secured using rubber plugs.

Menu luminaire

Menu luminaire designed to reduce light pollution