I'm Steffi Bauer, Textile Designer & Illustrator based in Munich.

I create artworks for clients and develop personal work. I specialized in transforming artworks technically into files printable on textiles. My background in fashion design, fashion operations, and graphic design allows me to take a holistic approach to this particular process in design - from the first sketches to the finished product.

 I hold a B.A. in communication design from the University of Applied Sciences Munich and was able to gain extensive collaboration experience - from artist friends to international fashion companies. This allows me to implement professional projects successfully. I am happy to offer access to my network.
Have a look at some of my Clients & Collaboration Partners:

From 2019 to 2022, I lectured textile design and illustration at IFOG Akademie which gave me great joy. I got to share my experience and craft, while I receive inspiration from other young, open-minded people. 
I also give keynotes, private Workshops in my Studio and specialized workshops. Here are some 

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I usually start analog, with pen and paper. This gives my work the natural irregularity that I find important. While I apply multiple techniques of bringing ink on paper, aquarelle remains one of my favorites. 

After digitalizing the artworks, I work out 

, for example. That allows to apply a pattern endlessly in any direction. Always keeping the ideas and requirements of my clients and collaboration partners in mind, I create print-ready files that are ready to be used for production. For limited editions, I sometimes apply artworks directly on textiles or objects.

As an illustrator, I am inspired by the plants growing in my studio and all around me. My artworks combine fragile black lines with aquarelle color and always a hint of natural incidents. I often develop my work based on personal feelings, cultural developments or social incidents – I process what I experience through my work.

As a professional and a human being, I feel responsible to foster sustainability, a view that I try to consider for myself and offer to my clients. 

Process

Screen Print
Manufactured in Austria, 
Embroidery on 100% Linen 
Size: 45 x 45 cm

Tableset Napkins

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Set of 2

Cutlery Napkin

Glases Napkin


Finest uncoated Munken paper, 300g
Set of 2 postcards 

Tableware Postcard Set

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 is celebrating 70 years of the iconic Series 7™ chair with a special color palette and this collaboration. 

I created unique, hand-painted versions of the Series 7 chairs using our newly launched 7:14 AM colours - a commemorative palette marking the anniversary.⁠ The collection was launched and exhibited in Fritz Hansens showroom as part of this years 

In addition, a beautiful merchandise collection arose. Including screen printed bags, t-shirts and a poster collection.. What a beautiful collaboration! 

Fritz Hansen x Steffi Bauer

Design Collection for dada days. Including riso-printed complementary cards in two colorways, a t-shirt design and a beautiful bandana design screenprinted also in two different colors. 

Working with Lisa, founder of dada days, was candy for my soul. Thank you for your trust!

dada days collection

 again. This time in a series of four events organized by the great 

, (Munich creative business week). I created four individual invitation designs, a big window illustration and finally a  special teatowel textile design for the four great events.


 
The beautiful food styling was made by my the great 

Reform Kitchen Party

Excited and happy to show you my Cover Design for 

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Typography as the main topic of this issue, was little challenge for me. That is why I tried to create a playful and intuitive approach to the artwork. A design that grows itself. To do this, I experimented with the letters, created cut outs and arranged them on top of my illustrations. Letters with a very unique pattern design were created. Big thanks to 

 who also wrote a stunning article about my work.
Printed on 240g/qm beautiful Icon Nature Paper,  go grab your issue here:


 

Grafikmagazin Cover Design

  bottle design! For the past 1,5 years, we carefully worked out the perfect plant illustration for every single product together. I am so proud to be such a big part of the nkm appearance.

The new nkm bottles were specially designed for their optimized reusable system so that every component can remain 100% in the cycle. Instead of glued-on labels, the glass bottles are now decorated with robust ceramic paint. The attachments can be granulated after use and formed into new attachments.  Even the pipette can be washed and reused. The new nkm bottle combines innovative solutions for a new sustainability standard.

nkm Atelier Product Illustrations

. What an event.   I got the pleasure to underline the event with some Illustrations. We created a Poster which is in a folded version the menu of the event. On top I designed the windows to give the pop-up the final touch. It was a pleasure working with you, Braskos!

Café Faber x Braskos Pop-up

, this Art Collection arose. Working together immediately felt so harmonious, that the artworks quickly created themselves somehow.      HAPPYSOY® does soy wax candles in a glass with a matching saying or artwork, stylish design and wonderful scent. Plastic-free, handmade & vegan. Just the perfect gift for every 
occasion! Order here:  

happysoy x Steffi Bauer


I do a lot of wedding cards, birth cards and such. But this particular Wedding Print  Set for 

 was  one of a kind. It includes a  folded card for the registry invitation, a printed postcard for the party invitation, a thank you card and as a special surprise, they will give everybody a specialized Artprint as a gift in the end. I love the way we created the details together, all in a summer vibe Italian party style!

You will find one of the Artprints in my 

Wedding Print Set

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Lisbon in May seems like a paradise for people from central europe, still shaken by winter, like me. While visiting the capital of Portugal, I had the impression that only few people are actually living in the city centre. The rest oft he people there were tourists.

Looking at the beautiful empty houses, a poster on the side of the street caught my attention. It was a hand drawn picture of a young man with glasses that said: "Oscar precisa duma casa em Lisboa." – "Oscar needs a home in Lisbon". I was shocked by the ambiguity of this beautiful city, and started to collect more logos, ornaments and drawings. This was the start of "Faces of Lisbon", a pattern design project about finding home. 

Faces of Lisbon 

„Tiachi“ is a mix of modern artwork with traditional material and manufacturing, blended into a versatile blanket.

It is the result of a collaboration with Michael Wiethaus and his illustration brand 

. We were aiming for a mix of modern illustration with our bavarian heritage and traditional, sustainable textile manufacturing. While Mixen illustrated beloved bavarian picnic items, I worked on the characteristics and technical production of the textile.

„Tiachi“ became a high-quality blanket that can be used in many ways - for a picnic, as a tablecloth, a nap blanket, or just a nice object on your couch. It is 100% organic cotton, organically dyed, and manufactured in Austria.

 to support us with a visual concept, together with photographer 

. For now, Stone figures are surrounding our „Tiachi“ but soon we hope the blanket will be out in the sun with you guys!

100% organic cotton, organically dyed, made in Austria.
Enjoy „Tiachi“ - it‘s bavarian for blanket!

Shop here: 

Tiachi - it's bavarian for blanket

The ability to recognize our own weaknesses as strengths is something most people struggle with. This project conveys a person’s inner conflicts through light floral illustrations of the buttercup, making real chaos look pretty beautiful!

Screenprinted in blue and olive on 100% cotton T-shirts and printed in two different colourways on 100% silk scarves, 55 x 55 cm.

Buttercup Print Collection

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Freelance Illustrator based in Munich Germany.

Steffi Bauer

Fritz Hansen x Steffi Bauer

dada days collection

Reform Kitchen Party

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Faces of Lisbon

"Oscar precisa duma casa em Lisboa"

Tiachi - it's bavarian for blanket

Buttercup Print Collection

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