ABOUT
Mia Tešić (born 2001) is a speculative designer and interdisciplinary artist based in Vienna. Her practice explores contemporary topics through material experimentation, hands-on processes, and tangible experiences. Central to her work is the creation of dialogue, inviting new perspectives through objects and narratives that engage both mind and body.

Mia’s approach blends craft, performance, and storytelling, often incorporating participatory elements that encourage shared experiences and active observation. Whether through collaborative making or immersive installations, her work speculates on future possibilities while remaining grounded in the physicality of materials and the act of creation.

mia.tesic01@gmail.com
@miatesic (instagram)



Education

2025 -  exchange 
Design Academy Eindhoven - Studio Do-Make (Nacho Carbonell)

2023 - guest semester 
University of Applied Arts Vienna - Industrial Design 1 (Prof. Stefan Diez)

2020 -  ongoing university
University of Applied Arts Vienna - Design Investigations (Prof. Anab Jain)

2015 – 2020 high school
HTBLVA - Spengergasse - Interior- & Surfacedesign

Internships

Stephanie Winter - Salon Hybrid
performance and experimental art studio
Vienna, AT
2022 may/june

Dear Human
design studio
Montreal, CA
2019 august

Amity Design Studio
jewelry design
Vancouver, CA
2017 july/august  

FABRIKA

advertising agency
Sarajevo, BIH
2016 august 

Exhibitions

2021  Angewandte Festival         
2022 Viktoria Wien                       
2022 Angewandte Festival          
2023 Angewandte Festival           
2024 Angewandte Festival            
2024 Vienna Design Week 
2024 Schwindel LLC - Coorporate Unwellness 
2025 Schwindel LLC - Lucky Loop
2025 Net Rijet
04 LAMP

2023

guest semester at the Indusutrial Design 1 department under Prof. Stefan Diez

link to post
This lamp is designed to spark both interaction and quiet observation. Inspired by structures of children’s mobiles, it transforms simple mechanics into a captivating visual experience for adults. The lamp features a steel base, housing the light source, and a matching steel ceiling plate, both spray-painted in white. Between them, nylon threads suspend laser-cut circular plates pierced with holes. These plates, adjustable in height, are held in place by tiny silicone tubes whose friction prevents slipping. When the lamp is switched on, the plates project  moiré patterns onto the ceiling. Their shifting layers create an interplay of light and shadow. Subtle air flow in the room sets the plates into gentle motion, animating the projections in a slow, mesmerizing dance. The lamp invites the viewer to engage with it physically, yet rewards stillness with an ever-changing projected pattern.