Nikola Štengl
Interior Designer / Wood Engineer
Specializing in technical development of custom furniture, I bridge the gap between design vision and manufacturing reality. With a strong foundation in production, engineering, and project management, I transform architectural concepts into precise, buildable solutions.
My Story
I was born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1996, where I grew up alongside my family’s carpentry business. From an early age, I was surrounded by wood, machines, tools, and the rhythm of real production. What started as crafting small wooden objects and toys gradually evolved into active participation in the workshop under the guidance of my father.
During my adolescence, I began working on actual production tasks — learning construction logic, material behavior, precision, and discipline. This environment shaped my understanding of craftsmanship and built a strong technical foundation long before I formally entered the industry.
After completing my education in interior design, I decided to build my own professional path, combining creative understanding with practical manufacturing knowledge.
In 2015, I began my professional career in a furniture manufacturing company, where I gained direct insight into every stage of production. Over the years, I developed a comprehensive understanding of machine capabilities, material limitations, workflow organization, cost structures, and production efficiency.
Through continuous work on complex projects, I progressed into roles that required both technical precision and organizational responsibility. With more than 12 years of combined workshop and industry experience, I worked as a Project Manager and Wood Engineer on demanding international projects across European markets.
My responsibilities included technical preparation, 3D modeling, production documentation, coordination between departments, supplier communication, and overseeing execution from concept to final installation.
Working on retail environments, hotels, and custom interiors allowed me to understand not only furniture construction, but also large-scale project dynamics, tight deadlines, and high design expectations.
This period refined my ability to translate ambitious design concepts into structured, manufacturable solutions.
Today, I work completely independently, specializing in technical development and production preparation of custom furniture.
I collaborate with architects, interior designers, and brands who provide design concepts that I transform into fully detailed, production-ready technical documentation. My role is to ensure that every idea becomes buildable, efficient, and precisely engineered for manufacturing.
I focus on technical development of furniture for:
- Retail environments
- Hotels
- Healthcare facilities
- Private interiors
My current expertise includes:
- Advanced 3D modeling and construction detailing
- Complete technical documentation for manufacturing
- Structural problem-solving and optimization
- Material specification and production adaptation
- Integration of wood, composite materials, metal, glass, compact boards, stone, and electrical components
- Direct communication with production teams and contractors
With a strong background in hands-on production and project management, I bridge the gap between design intention and manufacturing reality. I approach every project with precision, logic, and responsibility — ensuring that creativity is supported by technical clarity.
Today, my focus is clear: delivering technically refined solutions that make complex design achievable in real production conditions.
