Anna Carnick is an American-born, Berlin-based independent writer, editor, and curator. She has curated and produced design exhibitions, events, and cultural programming around the globe, including contributions at revered venues such as 5VIE during Milan Design Week, Miami Design District, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, EDIT Napoli, Design Miami, and more. Throughout, her work celebrates the storytelling power of design; nurtures emerging talent and community; and champions the belief that good design can and should make a positive impact.
Carnick is also cofounder of Anava Projects, a creative agency dedicated to supporting designers and endeavors that center social and environmental awareness, with the aim of achieving a healthier, more connected, and more equitable world.
Carnick was Design Miami’s 2023 Curatorial Director; from 2020 to 2024, together with Anava Projects partner Wava Carpenter, she also served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Design Miami’s online magazine, The Forum, and led the prestigious fair’s philanthropic efforts.
She is, as well, the author of two books—Nendo: 10/10 and Design Voices—and formerly penned a column called The Gallerist for Icon Design Magazine. Carnick has written for a variety of respected cultural institutions and publications, including Domus, Dazed & Confused, Artsy, Casa Vogue, The New York Times Style Magazine (The Moment), Photo District News, Dwell, and others. Previously, she worked as an editor at Pamono, Aperture Foundation, and Graphis.
If you’d like to get in touch regarding editorial and/or curatorial projects, please email annacarnick@gmail.com.
