Paris-based designer and creative director Ana Kraš approaches
design as an artistic form of expression. Co-founder of the
design studio Teget, she creates objects and interiors that
prioritize thoughtful function, warm textures, and the
relationship between material and inhabitant. For her, good
design isn't about overthinking, but about surrounding
yourself with pieces that feel natural, practical, and
personal.
Her work often exists somewhere between functional object and sculpture, blurring the boundaries in a way that makes her perspective so distinctive. Below, she speaks on the subtle magic of natural light, the beauty of letting a home settle over time, and why the things we carry through life should always bring ease and joy to the everyday.
There is a distinct emotional quality to how you approach interiors, particularly in the way you layer ambiance and tactile elements. From a spatial perspective, how do you think about the interplay between lighting and the mood of a room?
Light is like the sun; it is truly the most vital element in any space. It’s what instils a sense of warmth, even when a room is completely bare. When it comes to lamps, paper is easily my favourite material to work with because of the way it diffuses light, creating something soft, gentle, and beautiful.
Light is like the sun; it is truly the most vital element in any space. It’s what instils a sense of warmth, even when a room is completely bare. When it comes to lamps, paper is easily my favourite material to work with because of the way it diffuses light, creating something soft, gentle, and beautiful.
"Light is what makes a space warm, even when it's completely bare"
"Light is what makes a space warm, even when it's completely bare"
Ana Kraš
Designing a space often feels like a balance between immediate curation and patient accumulation. How do you view the relationship between time and a space, and do you believe a home should organically evolve alongside the person living in it?
What ultimately makes a home feel natural and lived-in is simply the time spent within it; it's something that has to be built slowly over years. I'm always drawn to objects that feel alive: pieces that respond to their surroundings, capture shifting shadows, and transform throughout the day.
What ultimately makes a home feel natural and lived-in is simply the time spent within it; it's something that has to be built slowly over years. I'm always drawn to objects that feel alive: pieces that respond to their surroundings, capture shifting shadows, and transform throughout the day.
In your work, utility and aesthetics never seem to compete, feeling entirely intertwined. When we consider the tools and items we surround ourselves with daily, what elevates a functional object into something that feels deeply meaningful to live with?
Design should fit in our lives easily. It should help us and make life more beautiful and more practical. It shouldn't stand in the way. We are living with our objects every day, so we should choose the ones that make us happy.
Design should fit in our lives easily. It should help us and make life more beautiful and more practical. It shouldn't stand in the way. We are living with our objects every day, so we should choose the ones that make us happy.
