I’m a calm, thoughtful, and curious person, and that shapes the way I work.
I create spaces where people can slow down, reflect, and think differently - bringing together fashion, sustainability, creativity, and nature in ways that feel more grounded and personal.
I've been working in fashion since I was fifteen.
For years, I worked in design and creative development for global brands, shaping products and the stories around them. Over time, I started questioning the systems behind the industry: how much we produce, how fast we move, and what gets lost in the process.
A 2,000km walk from northern Spain to southern Portugal became a turning point. Living with very little and spending each day in nature shifted my perspective on creativity, sustainability, and circularity.
It showed me that nature holds its own quiet intelligence: nothing is wasted, everything is connected, and every part has a role.
That experience became the foundation of my work today.
I create nature-based workshops and programmes for individuals, organisations and teams to step away from routine, reconnect with purpose, and explore more conscious ways of thinking, creating, and collaborating.
My roots are in fashion, but the work I do today reaches beyond it — supporting those who want to create with more clarity, responsibility, and imagination.
Hey, I'm Verena - designer, creative educator and nature - based workshop leader
A BIT MORE ABOUT ME
A charity walk from northern Spain to southern Portugal changed more than my surroundings. Walking to raise funds for Women Against Violence Europe changed the way I think about creativity, consumption, and what really matters. Living with very little and spending each day outdoors brought me closer to the values that shape my work today.
This recognition from Hugo Boss x Fashion Pioneers Award meant a lot to me because it affirmed something I care deeply about: that design can be both creative and responsible. Circular thinking is not an add-on to good design — it belongs at the heart of it.
Trained by Al Gore through The Climate Reality Project, I deepened my understanding of the wider systems behind sustainability and strengthened the way I hold these conversations in my work. It gave me a broader perspective on the environmental challenges we face and the role creativity can play in responding to them.
I’ve spent a lot of time learning about circular economy — across three universities, to be exact. It gave me a strong foundation in systems thinking, sustainable innovation, and circular design, and continues to shape the way I work with teams and organisations today.
Always have, probably always will. Whether I’m designing, crafting, or experimenting with materials, working with my hands keeps me connected to process, detail, and care. It reminds me that creativity isn’t only something we think about - it’s something we do.
I’m not convinced great ideas happen best under fluorescent lights and back-to-back meetings. In my experience, clarity, honesty, and fresh thinking need a bit of breathing room. Slow down the pace, change the setting, and better conversations tend to follow.