Terese Alstin, founder of inflatable-helmet brand Hövding, has launched an on the web shop and a Malmö showroom presenting the operate of independent girls designers from close to the planet (+ slideshow).
A choice of products offered on No Sir. Photograph by Bodil Johansson
The No Sir platform showcases design from a assortment of disciplines like illustration, lighting, furnishings and textiles, with a lot of of the goods new to the Swedish market.
Rug by GUR. Photograph by Bodil Johansson
“No Sir is a tribute to female designers who, on best of currently being innovative, producing amazingly distinctive items and operating their businesses, need to battle for recognition and show themselves more than and over once again,” Alstin told Dezeen.
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The bulk of merchandise are from lesser-recognized designers, with names including Camille Walala, Marlène Huissoud and Pia Wüstenberg, despite the fact that there are some male and female layout duos such as Daniel Emma.
Dream Come Accurate Print by Camille Walala
Alstin set up No Sir to offer an option to the “hierarchical and male-dominated” layout market. She says that, whilst female students dominate style schooling, they typically don’t get the exact same enterprise possibilities as male designers.
Cherry Black lampshade by Daniel Emma. Photograph by Ola Rindal
By highlighting the stories and items of girls designers, Alstin hopes to expose them to a wider audience, and contribute to a broader ripple effect across the industry.
Volcano Vase by Maria Jeglinska. Photograph by Peter Olsson
“If you get a look at the designers that the huge worldwide brand names employ, the gender balance is really askew,” stated Alstin. “Ladies rarely turn into appointed as layout geniuses in the very same way that men do.”
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“A successful product made by a lady may possibly be referred to as a lucky shot rather than drawn from a talent. Sadly in a subjective area like style it is very straightforward and devastatingly successful for determination makers to increase arguments like ‘she’s not as talented’.”
Chevron Rug by Marlène Huissoud. Photograph by Thibaud Larrieu Gibier
“My all round ambition with No Sir is to increase awareness about the problem of inequality in the style organization and inspire female designers to keep kicking ass,” she additional.
Pixel Pocket Square by Marlène Huissoud. Photograph by Thibaud Larrieu Gibier
Alstin picked designers by means of substantial study, as effectively as trips to trade fairs and personal suggestions. In the potential she hopes to operate with designers to place merchandise into production, and has already collaborated with designer Olga Bielawska on a pair of side tables.
Vases by Odd Matter Studio
The shop’s graphic identity is also reflective of Alstin’s aims, featuring a logo that utilizes a modified font made by British typographer Freda Sack.
The 1 4 by Markéta Drzmisková. Photograph by Dita Havránková
“This project is both madly motivating and deeply personalized,” Alstin informed Dezeen. “There’s practically nothing as inspiring as doing work with inventive individuals who want to alter the world and make an imprint by creating items.”
“And my very own encounter of how hard it can be to make it as a female entrepreneur can make this venture really shut to my heart.”
Newtons bucket by Silo Studio. Photograph by Bodil Johansson
In addition to a long lasting keep in Malmö, a pop-up edition of No Sir will tour by way of a variety of cities in Europe.
Alstin set up the platform after deciding to leave Hövding, which she founded with Anna Haupt in 2005. Their primary product was a helmet that can be worn around the neck like a scarf or collar, and inflates on impact to cover and protect the head.
Zick Zack by Olga Bielawska. Photograph by Bodil Johansson 
