I'm Daniel Stofner, an interior designer and design enthusiast based in Zurich and born in Italy. I lead design at Stofner Interior Design, with a strong focus on interior spaces, 3D visualization, and sculptural art. My work blends practical construction knowledge with aesthetic exploration, and I've collaborated on projects in Milan and across Europe. I'm passionate about hands-on making, exploring 3D printing, sculpture, and emotional design. I work across interiors and visualization, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into tangible spaces. I speak German, Italian and English, and I'm always excited to connect with creatives around the world.…

Daniel Stofner

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I'm Daniel Stofner, an interior designer and design enthusiast based in Zurich and born in Italy. I lead design at Stofner Interior Design, with a strong focus on interior spaces, 3D visualization, and sculptural art. My work blends practical construction knowledge with aesthetic exploration, and I've collaborated on projects in Milan and across Europe. I'm passionate about hands-on making, exploring 3D printing, sculpture, and emotional design. I work across interiors and visualization, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into tangible spaces. I speak German, Italian and English, and I'm always excited to connect with creatives around the world.…

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I’m Daniel Stofner, an interior designer and design enthusiast based in Zurich and born in Italy. I lead design at Stofner Interior Design, with a strong focus on interior spaces, 3D visualization, and sculptural art. My work blends practical construction knowledge with aesthetic exploration, and I’ve collaborated on projects in Milan and across Europe.

I’m passionate about hands-on making, exploring 3D printing, sculpture, and emotional design. I work across interiors and visualization, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into tangible spaces. I speak German, Italian and English, and I’m always excited to connect with creatives around the world.

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Language

German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

CO-SPA Manager & Massage Therapist at 5* Golf and Spa Resort Andreus
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Managed spa operations and massage therapy services at a luxury resort.
Project Contributor at Sauna convention Norway art Project (Farris-bad, Larvik, Norway)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Participation in a Norway-based sauna convention art project; contributed to event organization and design.
Technical Draftsman at Stofner Innenausbau
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Produced technical drawings for interior construction projects.
Project Based Collaboration at Mattheo Thun
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated on Milan-based design projects.
Head of Design at Stofner Interior Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led design team and managed interior design projects in Bolzano.
3D Convention at 3D Convention
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Participation in 3D convention events and related activities.
3D Printing Sculpture Art and Design at Self-initiated
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Created sculptures using 3D printing and design techniques.
Speaking Event at Lobisday
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Presented on 'Emotional Design' at Lobisday.
Interior Designer at Spectroom
January 1, 2025 - Present
Interior design projects at Spectroom Meilen-Zürich.
Project Contributor at Sauna convention Norway Art Project
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Participated in a Norway-based sauna convention art project at Farris-bad, Larvik; collaborated on design aspects.
Technical Drawer / Draftsman at Stofner Innenausbau
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Created technical drawings for interior construction projects.
Speaker at 3D Convention
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Presented at 3D Convention; shared insights on design, 3D visualization.
3D Printing / Sculpture Artist at Skulptur Art & Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Created sculpture pieces using 3D printing technology.
Speaker at Lobisday
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Spoke at Lobisday event on Emotional Design.

Education

Elementary School at Reinswald
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Middle School at Sarnthein
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Massage Therapy at Technical Massage School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Interior Design (AC) + intensive courses from Masters programme at Berufsschule Bruneck
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
A-Level Exams at Wifi Tirol
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Interior Design at Florence Design Academy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Master's Degree in Interior Design at Florence Design Academy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
A-Level Exams at Wifi Tirol, Innsbruck, Austria
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Interior Design at Florence Design Academy, Florence, Italy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Interior Design Masters Programme at Florence Design Academy, Florence, Italy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Interior Design AC + intensive courses from Masters programme at Berufsschule Bruneck, Bruneck, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Bachelor of Philosophy at To be finished
January 1, 2023 - January 18, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Philosophy
January 1, 2023 - June 28, 2025
Dipl. Interior design
January 18, 2014 - January 18, 2017

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Education
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