Kristina Niedderer

Kristina Niedderer is a designer, design researcher, and Professor of Design at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. Originally trained and apprenticed as a goldsmith and silversmith in Germany, she later pursued further training in design and design research in the UK.

Her practice bridges craftsmanship and contemporary design, with a particular focus on silverware, tableware, and everyday objects. Her work explores how design can mediate between artistic expression and the practical use of objects within a social context, bringing together material sensitivity, skilled craftsmanship, and formal experimentation.

Alongside her academic and research activities, Niedderer continues to explore the relationship between craft practice and the evolution of design forms. Her work has been exhibited at galleries, museums, and trade fairs across the United Kingdom and Germany.