Maria Gustavsson
Maria Gustavsson is the founder and the creative force behind Swedish Ninja, featuring icons such as the Node Collection and the Silhouette lamps. Her designs were born out of a desire to challenge and expand the boundaries of Scandinavian design.
Swedish Ninja x Maria Gustavsson
After a decade as a freelance designer within the furniture industry, she felt a strong need to explore a more expressive direction. One that embraces color, bold forms and unexpected materials, while remaining grounded in function and longevity. At the core of her work lies a simple question. Does the product have a heart? For Maria, great design is about creating objects that people connect with, live with and keep over time. Pieces that feel personal, brave and enduring.
Her approach combines intuition with intention. She designs with versatility in mind, allowing each piece to live across different spaces and contexts, often with a multi functional quality. Her inspiration comes from everyday life, from people and places, but also from stillness. The farm where she grew up remains a constant source of grounding and clarity.
