Anika Gwosdz, based in Germany, graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design Maastricht (ABKM) in July 2013. Before her study she learned the craft of making shoes at Ara Shoes AG in Germany, got the know-how of a modellist at ARS Sutoria in Milan, Italy, and has worked for several years as a footwear-modellist. During the final year she did an internship at the Swedish design label Minimarket.