BLUE CAST 604 - Maria Gunnarsson

BLUE CAST Ep 604 - Maria GunnarssonThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Maria Gunnarsson - Founder of AMK Atelier.About Maria GunnarssonMaria Gunnarsson is a specialist in Technical Design, Visual Merchandising, and Sustainable Solutions.With a passion for creating products that combine quality, functionality, and exceptional fit. She believes that every successful garment begins with thoughtful design and careful attention to detail throughout the entire development process.The name AMK stands for Anna, Maria, Krestina - names inherited from the creative women in her family. Growing up in the Swedish countryside, Maria developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, longevity, and the value of giving products a second life.Inspired by the women who shaped her, Maria's approach to design is rooted in sustainability and mindful creation. Her mother, Anna-Krestina, instilled the belief that nothing should go to waste and that everything has the potential for a new purpose. Her grandmother, Anna-Stina, worked with natural dyes and inspired Maria with her creativity, resourcefulness, and positive outlook on life. These values continue to influence Maria's work and her commitment to creating products with care for both people and the planet.Based in Amsterdam and working internationally, Maria collaborates with brands across the globe, offering both remote consultancy and on-site project support. Through her expertise, she helps businesses develop beautiful, functional, and sustainable products while sharing knowledge that empowers teams to create with greater purpose and responsibility.Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®   A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: [email protected]