Nick Ross is a Scottish-Swedish designer based in Stockholm whose work elegantly bridges history, materiality, and storytelling. A graduate of Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen and Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, Ross founded his own studio in 2014 after working with Swedish designer Matti Klenell. His design philosophy explores how history, place, and cultural narratives shape our perceptions, often using minimal forms and tactile materials to evoke reflection and emotion. Ross creates objects that feel both contemporary and timeless.
What does Scottishness mean to you?
Living away from Scotland has made me more aware of what it means to be Scottish. It’s a quiet resilience, a sharp sense of humor, and the ability not to take yourself too seriously.
I carry my Scottishness like a coat of armour, worn with pride, shaping how I meet the world. Even from afar, that perspective gently shapes how I see, think, and create.
What role does craft have in daily life?
Learning to see and feel craft shapes the way I move through the world, teaching patience, care, and curiosity.
It’s a quiet guide, gently shaping how I observe, understand, and respond to both the natural and the built.
