Kärndesign

Kärndesign is a fictional design studio created for illustrative purposes in this article.

Based in Malmö, Sweden, Kärndesign is described as operating across product, graphic, and digital design. The studio is said to have been founded in 2012 by designer Eva Nyström and collaborates with startups, cultural institutions, and small manufacturers.

The practice emphasizes user-centered approaches, sustainability, and modular design. Its methods include ethnographic research, rapid prototyping, design sprints, and collaborative workshops with clients and end users. Projects are typically developed as integrated systems that span product form, packaging, and digital interfaces.

Notable projects include a modular seating system for dense urban interiors, a packaging redesign for a Nordic consumer brand, and a digital platform for a municipal library. These works illustrate a focus on function, accessibility, and lifecycle efficiency.

As a fictional entity, the article presents Kärndesign as an example of a multidisciplinary practice that seeks to align user needs with practical production constraints, using cohesive design systems and iterative processes.