A short story About Myself
I'm a designer working at the intersection of industrial, spatial, communication, transformation and eco-social design. My approach is hands-on, down-to-earth and practice-based. Honestly, it’s hard to pin me down to just one job title and that’s exactly what I enjoy.
How would I describe myself?
As someone who looks at my environment with a precise eye, checking color codes, marveling at fragile botanical structures, and quietly observing Mother Earth around me. I find beauty in the details of an ordinary day and love the authenticity of humans just being humans. I’m happiest when I’m fully in the moment, whether that means being barefoot in the fields while sipping a cup of coffee or out on the mountain passes with my road bike.
This way of seeing the world shapes my approach to design: I believe in building to loop it back in the circle. My work is rooted in collected narratives and stories that shape who we are and how we connect. I value authenticity, seeking truth in the vibrant and real moments of life. Design has the power to foster collaboration, even when perspectives differ - it becomes a medium where ideas grow stronger together. I create for the living body, for people and the planet, aiming to nurture both human and ecological well-being. Every detail I notice, every story I collect, and every moment I savor become part of the creative process, shaping ideas that connect, educate, support, and inspire.
How would I describe myself?
As someone who looks at my environment with a precise eye, checking color codes, marveling at fragile botanical structures, and quietly observing Mother Earth around me. I find beauty in the details of an ordinary day and love the authenticity of humans just being humans. I’m happiest when I’m fully in the moment, whether that means being barefoot in the fields while sipping a cup of coffee or out on the mountain passes with my road bike.
This way of seeing the world shapes my approach to design: I believe in building to loop it back in the circle. My work is rooted in collected narratives and stories that shape who we are and how we connect. I value authenticity, seeking truth in the vibrant and real moments of life. Design has the power to foster collaboration, even when perspectives differ - it becomes a medium where ideas grow stronger together. I create for the living body, for people and the planet, aiming to nurture both human and ecological well-being. Every detail I notice, every story I collect, and every moment I savor become part of the creative process, shaping ideas that connect, educate, support, and inspire.
Currently based at BASIS Vinschgau Venosta & Austria
Photo: Giovanni Valentini for
European Alliance of Regenerative Agriculture - EARA, 2025
EDUCATION
Master of Arts (MA) - Dottoressa Magistrale
in Eco-Social Design at Free University of Bolzano, Italy
Graduation: Nov. 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA)
in Design & Product Management
University of Applied Sciences Salzburg, Austria
Graduation: July 2022
Master of Arts (MA) - Dottoressa Magistrale
in Eco-Social Design at Free University of Bolzano, Italy
Graduation: Nov. 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA)
in Design & Product Management
University of Applied Sciences Salzburg, Austria
Graduation: July 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE
ANNA LIENBACHER
Self-Employed Designer
April 2025 - Present
ANNA LIENBACHER
Self-Employed Designer
April 2025 - Present
Free University of Bolzano — Design Faculty Support
Jan 2025 – Nov 2025 | 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Free University of Bolzano — Material Library
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | 39100 Bolzano, Italy
VIABIRDS Technologies — Marketing & Design
Nov 2021 – Dec 2022 I 5412 Puch Urstein, AT
VIABIRDS Technologies — Marketing & Design Intern
Jun 2021 – Jul 2021 I 5412 Puch Urstein, AT
Nov 2021 – Dec 2022 I 5412 Puch Urstein, AT
VIABIRDS Technologies — Marketing & Design Intern
Jun 2021 – Jul 2021 I 5412 Puch Urstein, AT
Project Thor Design GmbH — Product & Interior Design Intern
Aug 2021 – Oct 2021 I 3300 Amstetten, AT
Aug 2021 – Oct 2021 I 3300 Amstetten, AT
Tischlerei Meisinger - Workshop Support - Wood Processing
Jul - Aug 2018 I 3321 Ardagger Stift
Jul - Aug 2018 I 3321 Ardagger Stift
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers
"TRANSFORM: Transforming Systems and Leading Bioregional Regeneration"
The Southern Lights Farm I Greece
April 2025
In Cooperation with:
Reframe Ventures, Dark Matter Capital Systems, Ashoka Netherlands,
Reimagined Futures, Systems Innovation Barcelona,
Commonland Foundation, Terranu
Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers
"TRANSFORM: Transforming Systems and Leading Bioregional Regeneration"
The Southern Lights Farm I Greece
April 2025
In Cooperation with:
Reframe Ventures, Dark Matter Capital Systems, Ashoka Netherlands,
Reimagined Futures, Systems Innovation Barcelona,
Commonland Foundation, Terranu
