Leo Johannsson

I hold a Master’s degree in Design and Spatial Design from Konstfack. During my professional career, I have both run my own business and worked as an employee in furniture production and at architectural practices. Some of the larger projects I have been involved in include the refurbishment of the Swedish Parliament Library in Stockholm and the refitting of the Icelandic Althingi. I have also carried out smaller projects, such as interior design for restaurants and shops, and designed furniture for the Swedish and international furniture industries.

My interest lies in learning processes that combine theoretical and practical knowledge, with a focus on the connection between hand and mind. With a background in cabinet-making, interior architecture and furniture design, I draw inspiration from the endless challenges presented by wood as a material, people’s quest for a more functional and beautiful world, and the students’ curiosity and optimism about the future.

As well as my professional work, I am very interested in woodturning and spend a large part of my free time turning wood. With a passion for craftsmanship, I find joy in creating with my hands and exploring the possibilities of wood as a material. I find that the meditative focus of woodturning sharpens the mind and develops a sense of form.