We have chosen the name Cobogó Brazilian Design as our brand, because of its connection with what we are seeking for: a traditional design element with a functional and aesthetic appeal that consists in a blend of various cultures.
Cobogó is a Brazilian architectural design module used to build creative walls or partitions, which allow the entry of natural light and ventilation into buildings and courtyards. It draws a diversity of shadows on the floors and walls transforming the entire environment. Cobogó appeared in the 1920s in Recife and took its name from the junction of the first syllables of the surnames of its creators, the Portuguese Amadeu Oliveira Coimbra, the German Ernesto August Boeckmann and the Brazilian Antônio de Góis.
Cobogó has also its heritage from the Arab culture, based on the mosharabi elements being as diverse, plural and multifaceted as the Brazilian art and arts crafts are.
About Cobogó
Transmitting the diversity and beauty of Brazilian design, offering its products to a clientele
concerned with sustainability and looking for exquisite products is our heartfelt concern.
Purpose
Cobogó wants to reach everyone who is passionate about the treasures of Brazilian culture and
creativity. People who appreciate the value of exquisite products and the work behind them and, as
consumers, understand fair trade practices and sustainable cultivation as indispensable prerequisites.
We want to position ourselves as a responsible and serious company that represents Brazilian
Designers and Craftsmen. We carefully curate, locally select unique products and make them
accessible to a broad audience. The products are unique, sustainable and of high quality. They are
inspired by incredible people and companies, who daily seek to improve their products. We therefore maintain a privileged connection with producers and customers and are confident in the positive values and perceptions we represent.
Our Story
While our origins lie in Brazil and Switzerland, we now move internationally. And design, craftmanship, and travel, are the passions we share.
We felt the demand and necessity of a proper representation of Brazilian design and craftsmanship abroad and decided to take up this challenge.
The diversity of Brazilian culture and the enormous creative capacity of local artisans and designers
motivate and inspire us to tell their stories around the world.
What moves the company?
The idea is to disseminate, sell and relate through products, creators, and their stories.
Our Team
Ana Verena Wertheimer
Is a Visual Communication- and Fashion Designer based in Switzerland and Brazil. In recent years she engaged in international sustainable real-estate and urban development projects.
Ana is currently in charge of her own company. Developing matchmaking projects for corporations in Switzerland and Brazil.
“My great passion and interest are handicrafts, and the exciting stories behind these fascinating people who keep this know-how alive.”
Claudia Alves Pereira
Is a graduated journalist who has worked in Brazil`s most prestigious press companies, such as Veja, O Estado de S. Paulo and Exame.
In the fashion market for 15 years, she has acquired vast experience in internationalization of different fashion brands for global markets.
Claudia is a long-term collaborator for The Brazilian Association of Fashion Designer (ABEST), The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX/Brasil), its partner associations and other agencies.
Moema Wertheimer
Is an established architect and founder of MW Arquitetura. She led the company, where she works as creative and design director, from its beginnings in 1991 through three successful decades.
She graduated in architecture from the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo (FAUUSP) Brazil and her professional experience includes architectural firms in Switzerland, such as Nüesch Architektur AG (St. Gallen) and Van Merkesteyn & Partner (Zurich).
The search for raw materials, unique and personalized objects and products of sustainable origin have always guided her projects.
I believe in the opportunity to unite all the research carried out over the last few years and disseminate them to other markets through COBOGÓ DESIGN.
