Born in 1969 in the north-western part of Jutland, Denmark. Graduated in 1996 at School of Architecture in Aarhus, Department of Furniture and Interior Design, with additional studies at University of Auckland, Department of Architecture and Planning, New Zealand. Karen Hedegaard has worked as a furniture designer in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where she became inspired both by Asian design and Japanese joinery. With many years of work experience relating to user needs, Karen Hedegaard has a keen eye for the shortcomings and needs that modern family is likely to encounter. Karen Hedegaard is the furniture designer and creator behind Karen H, and her vision is to create innovative furniture and challenge traditional furniture design by adding her own personal touch of Danish design, Danish lifestyle and simplicity signature.