Monica Förster (b. 1966) is one of Sweden's most internationally recognised and award-winning designers. Growing up in the small village of Dorotea in northern Sweden, she was characterised by a keen interest in food and table settings, as her father was one of Sweden's leading chefs. Monica Förster's designs are characterised by a thoughtful simplicity without unnecessary details, and she is driven by a curiosity for new materials and manufacturing methods.