ABOUT ME.
This is GrundForm by Pia Grundmann — showcasing bold and contemporary projects that tickle the mind.
I began my journey with a BA in Design from The Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen. My education spans a broad spectrum — from furniture and spatial to material design — and has equipped me with a solid foundation in the theory of aesthetics and design tools such as Adobe photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Rhinoceros 8 and Enscape.
After an internship at the exhibition design studio Torden & Lynild, I gained practical experience with telling stories through immersive spatial design. At T&L I designed a space for the Norwegian Museum Stiklestad from sketch to final production within 1.5 weeks — a challenging but rewarding learning experience. Furthermore I contributed with technical drawings for production.
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In 2025 I founded GrundForm to start creating custom projects in spatial- and interior design.
Languages
German
Mothertongue
Mothertongue
Danish
English
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
Passive fluent
Swedish & Norwegian
Programs
InDesign
Photoshop
Rhinoceros 3D
Enscape
Illustrator
Education
2022-2025
BA, Design (Product +)
The Royal Danish Academy for Architecture, Design and Conservation
At the Royal Danish Academy, I developed a strong foundation in core design principles, including aesthetics theory, statics and construction, color theory, and specialized topics within spatial, furniture, and material design. Throughout the programme, I also gained advanced proficiency in key design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, as well as 3D modeling tools like Rhino and rendering programs including Enscape.
2024
BA, Design and Arts (exchange)
BAU - College of Arts and Design in Barcelona
The institution emphasizes creative practice, critical thinking, and sustainability, encouraging experimentation, research, and social responsibility through design.
2017-2021
STX & MGK
Sankt Annæ Gymnasium
Completed the Danish STX gymnasium programme integrated with the Musikalsk Grundkursus (MGK) — a prestigious 4‑year, conservatory‑preperatory musical education embedded within the high school curriculum.
Services
Research
I base all of my work on profound research and value an analytical approach to define the target group and specific needs for a project. This research is then a solid foundation for my conceptualization. In my research phase I collect data, identify the needs, and organize my knowledge with a visual output.
Concept
In the concept phase I use different tools and methods to generate ideas — often focusing on the quantity of the output to start with and then narrowing down the concepts to three. I propose the concepts to my clients and in conversation with we agree on one which leads to designing the outcome.
Design
In this phase I start using my sketches from the concept phase and start drawing or modelling out different protoypes, going through multiple iteration processes. Here I frequently have touchdowns with the client to ensure that the outcome will be in line with their needs and wishes.
Guidance in production
I offer to be the contact person during the production process, guiding the producers in the right direction and staying in a constant feedback loop to ensure the best possible outcome.