About Studio BOXQ
Ideas That Move
In the Studio
MA Design Future Society, BA Product/ Object Design: Hi, I’m Mariya, founder of Studio BOXQ. For me, design is not just a tool; it’s a mindset. It’s about the courage to see things differently and the power to reshape them. Whether through workshops, projects, or visions – I create solutions that last.
Exhibitions,
guest lectures & nominations
Coworking
2024 / Expo, Dutch Design Week 'Snaplings'
2022 / 2023 / 2024 Guest Lecture, University of Leeds
2020 / Talk & Expo, Dutch Design Week 'Talking Plant Sense'
2020 / Shortlisted, RSA London 'Treeality'
2019 / Cube Design Museum, Kerkrade, Design Thinking Workshops, EU project 'Siscode'.
2017 / Flesh, Maastricht, design project for the Bonnefanten Museum, in collaboration with Maurice Mentjens and Mosa
2017 / Cube Design Museum, designer in residence, collaboration in multidisciplinary teams, development of interactive design projects.
The studio
Studio BOXQ has a permanent base in Bochum – and a mobile studio that originally started as a repurposed van (license plate “BO-XQ”). This allows me to work not only in my office but also anywhere I need to be – running Upcycling or Forest Design Workshops or analyzing sites and projects on location. Equipped with a workspace, sleeping area, and a small kitchen, it’s more than just a studio – it’s a space for ideas that move.
Whether workshops, analyses, or on-site projects – I stay flexible and work wherever the connection between people and nature can create forward-thinking solutions.
