MIN-studio is an Amsterdam-based collaboration between Corinne de Korver and Wouter Kalis. We are both artists and designers. Corinne works as a photographer and graphic designer, Wouter as an autonomous artist and designer. Together we founded MIN-studio, an umbrella for our design projects, all following a minimalistic approach. We aim to keep things simple, light, and as sustainable as possible.

At MIN-studio, we work across three disciplines: graphic design, object design and textile design. In graphic design, we develop visual identities and WordPress websites built around clarity and usability. Our object designs include projects such as compact sleeping units for homeless shelters, produced in collaboration with social workshops and using recycled materials. In textile design, photography and graphic language are translated into prints, screenprinted onto (often recycled) fabrics and sewn into handmade pieces such as cushions, tea cosies and bags.

We work with clients who value identity and a distinct personal or company style. Commissioned projects start with understanding what sets the client apart, and the design is shaped around that. We also create autonomous designs alongside commissioned work, available through our webshop and accessible internationally.

At the core of MIN-studio is our desire to create designs reduced to their essentials – minimal in visual form, and minimal in how they work carefully with available materials, including recycling and reuse. We draw, print, sketch, and sew from a very personal starting point, always with restraint and a focus on minimalism. For us, design is a balance of function and beauty.