About
About the studio...
emske is a Canadian design studio committed to providing products and services that are designed with adaptability in mind.
At emske, the brand ethos is all about ethical and environmental responsibility. We strive to create with slow thoughtful intention, driven from the founders academic research pursuits and expertise. Prototyping and manufacturing is either done in house or through ethical facilities within Canada. We are all about slow design.
We are interested in creating products and providing services that fill a gap in the industry, conceptualizing designs that are aesthetically pleasing while being highly functional and adaptive.
Want to collaborate in some way? Send us an email at hello@emske.ca
About the entrepreneur...
Em Harmsen is a designer and researcher in the field of design and art. She is a mindful creative professional who enjoys showcasing her exploratory work through emske, design studio.
Em has a background in fashion design, accessibility and technology. She is currently progressing her grad school studies of inclusive and accessible design research, through a more focused PhD on user centred design. She is passionate about adaptive, contemporary and environmentally conscious design processes. Em understands the nuanced experience of living in a chronically ill body. This is something that influences her approach to design and creative expression.
