light & shadow

Warm and cold, bright and dark, large and small, matt and glossy – I like the play of subtle contrasts, carefully held in balance.
This prototype of stainless steel candle lights was conceived around these opposites – weight and lightness, reflection and shadow. Yet the most beautiful contrast was not planned. It revealed itself only over time: durability and transience. 
Or: stainless steel versus time in combination with a salty environment, not far from the ocean. 
They were deliberately not refinished before taking these pictures. The slight traces of corrosion, the softened surface, speak of years passed. For me, they are not signs of decay, but of quality – of a material that endures, that can be restored if desired, yet ages with grace. I like how they changed their character throughout the years from highly polished precision into something warmer, more personal. Objects that no longer only hold candlelight, but carry their own story.

stainless steel | polished - brushed (hairline) | prototype

stainless steel | polished - brushed (hairline) | prototype

candle lights | prototype | client : zack gmbh

stainless steel | half polished - half hairline sanded

candle lights | prototype | client : zack gmbh

stainless steel | half polished - half hairline sanded

pieces &
places

pieces &
places

me &
you

me &
you

Design isn't about how it looks
it's about how it makes us feel.

This mindset lies at the heart of everything I create. Especially when designing the spaces and objects that shape our most personal environment: our homes.*

I am Jan Homann and I design everyday objects, furniture, lighting and (interior) spaces – for either brands and companys or private clients.
Growing up in northern Germany, I studied industrial design at the Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts in Kiel. My diploma in 2008 was followed by four years as inhouse designer at Tobias Grau, one of international most renowned and innovative lighting brands. This was particularly characterised by the close work with Tobias and the opportunity to take care of my projects in the field of lighting, furniture, flagship store and exhibition design from the first sketch to the implementation in detail. In 2013 I founded my own studio for design.

Now over 17 years into this wonderful profession, collaborating with various companies and fellow creatives, as well as working closely with a wide range of trades – and more recently with my own hands – has shaped me into the designer I am today.
Beyond my passion for aesthetics and the experience gathered over these years, my work as a designer has always been driven by the desire to create pieces that are as well made as possible. My ever-growing love for nature only further motivates this aspiration to make things that last.*
I would be delighted to share this expertise with you – whether in developing the next, hopefully long-lasting addition to your brand’s portfolio or by accompanying you on the journey to your dream home.  j.

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if you
are  ...

... searching for a new contribution to your brand’s portfolio – furniture, lighting or everyday objects, as well as concepts for trade fairs or flagship stores. 
Whether you come with a clearly defined brief, are looking for fresh impulses, or seek to further shape the world and identity of your brand , I would be happy to engage and explore how my design could meaningfully complement and support your brand's future and vision.

... seeking to capture the essence of your home and create the space you have always dreamt of – or searching for a special piece that adds to the atmosphere of your place.
From full interior design to individual furniture and lighting objects or installations, built-ins or even one-off creations – I would be delighted to guide your project through the entire process in german, english or french and to shape for and with you the atmosphere that will make your home that truly special place.

Enchanté.  jan

what I can
do for you

if you
are  ...

... searching for a new contribution to your brand’s portfolio – furniture, lighting or everyday objects, as well as concepts for trade fairs or flagship stores. 
Whether you come with a clearly defined brief, are looking for fresh impulses, or seek to further shape the world and identity of your brand , I would be happy to engage and explore how my design could meaningfully complement and support your brand's future and vision.

... seeking to capture the essence of your home and create the space you have always dreamt of – or searching for a special piece that adds to the atmosphere of your place.
From full interior design to individual furniture and lighting objects or installations, built-ins or even one-off creations – I would be delighted to guide your project through the entire process in german, english or french and to shape for and with you the atmosphere that will make your home that truly special place.

Enchanté.  
jan

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janhomann.studio

pieces &
places

hamburg  / germany
côte basque  / france

jan homann
industrial designer (dipl.)

+49 (0) 40 688 988 66

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