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THALEA SCHMALENBERG &
KASPER FRIIS EGELUND
Thalea Schmalenberg and Kasper Fris Egelund are a design duo
based in Berlin and Copenhagen.
During their master studies at Royal Danish Academy in 2019 they
started collaborating on projects and found a harmonious fusion of
their design philosophies and processes. Despite diverging paths in
the design world a昀琀er graduation, their connection remained strong
through shared projects, also from a distance.
While Kasper delved into furniture and product design, Thalea
specialized in spatial design for hospitality and residential spaces.
This diversity in expertise became instrumental in the evolution of
their ‘Fold Family,’ as they approached it from multifaceted angles,
blending their respective skills.
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