Niels Stoeltie is a Dutch designer who founded his own studio in 2019. He started in the world of interaction design, where he researched user experiences and developed digital interfaces. During his studies, he discovered the possibilities of physical computing, which led to a lasting fascination with the subtle dialogue between people, objects and technology.

After a period in the tech industry, it became clear that his true passion lay in the tangible: objects you can touch, shape and directly experience. Initially he focused on interactive light objects, but gradually his attention shifted from complex systems to the essence of design: the physical light object itself.

Because his education did not include any craft-based techniques, he taught himself the skills needed to realise his ideas independently. Through years of experimenting and refining, he developed a deep understanding of materials, light and construction.

His work is strongly inspired by urban architecture, industrial environments and worn objects that give the streetscape its character. He works primarily with metals and concrete, but remains ever curious about new materials and techniques. Reclaimed materials play a central role in his work, as do experiments with oxidation processes and the patination of metals.

The studio approaches every design with curiosity and precision, and with a commitment to creating objects that are not only seen, but truly felt and experienced.