Annaka Hoelk Studio was founded on the principal of creating design-led products at a more affordable price-point, something for lovers of design. The work uses simple, architectural forms and often draws reference from everyday objects or contemporary classic designs to create pieces rooted in the familiar, but exploring new possibilities. Drawing from her own habits, Annaka’s work is always considered in its final context: How will it be styled? Can it be used in multiple ways? How does it fit into the home? 

The studio’s goal is not only to create design, but educate about design history, theory and the industry using social media. Annaka has long felt that awareness of design and appreciation for the objects that surround us is an important route to more sustainable consumerism, better living, and simply put, more beautiful spaces. 

01_DESIGNER

After graduating from Emily Carr University with a degree in Industrial Design, Annaka founded the studio to create the kinds of objects she felt were missing from the market– pieces she wanted to live with in her own home, with the same design rigour as high-end pieces, but at an affordable price-point.

02_ETHOS

Guided by a love for clean architectural lines and rooted in modernist principles, our products thoughtfully arrange simple forms into complex compositions using colour, transparency and light.

03_PROCESS

For us, design begins with context. Every piece is imagined as it will be lived with–how it will be used, styled, and experienced within a home. This mindset informs the entire design process, from initial sketches to final production.

04_MATERIALITY

The studio collaborates closely with skilled makers to ensure each object is executed with precision and care in its chosen material. Rather than working exclusively with certain materials, we tailor our decisions to the needs of each design.