Stephanie Smiedt

2006 Painting Recipient

I am responsible for leading the creative direction and brand image of 'bobble' www.waterbobble.com.

I have the background in both visual arts and product development. As a visual artist I was awarded the Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship, The Ian Potter Cultural Trust and a residency as Australia's representative at the International Studio and Curatorial Program which brought me to New York.

My product development experience with Product Sourcing leads to the production of numerous consumer goods manufactured in China.

I cofounded bobble in 2009. As creative director I look after product development, all creative, media, activation and social media. Thanks to the Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship I now live and work in New York.