SAMANTHA JEFFREY

“My world is all about play! Seventeen years ago, while studying Play and Educational Design, I got my first taste of the playground industry—and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve worn a lot of hats across different countries, from developing best-selling products and holding design patents to leading a rockstar team of architects, landscape architects, and designers, who created some of the world’s most innovative custom designs till today.

I know what it takes to design a product that not only captures a brand’s corporate identity but also works hand-in-hand with production to make it a reality. I’ve had a blast speaking on international stages and training teams worldwide on the ins and outs of rope play design.

No project is too small or too wild for me. I’m all about dreaming up fresh, never-seen-before play spaces that get everyone excited about play. Let’s chat—because I love talking play!”

Co-Founder BANANAZ STUDIO GmbH, Berlin, 2022

Head of Product Solution & Design Manager Kompan Design Studio
Berlin, 2014- 2022

COROCORD Designer at Kompan Inc.
Tacome, USA, 2013

COROCORD Designer at Kompan Playscape Ltd.
Brisbane, Australia, 2012

COROCORD Designer at Corocord GmbH
Berlin, 2009 – 2012

Design of Playing & Learning Diploma MA, Burg Giebichenstein Hochschule
für Kunst und Design
Halle, 2005 – 2009

Intermediate Diploma, Industrial Design
University of Arts
Berlin, 2002 – 2004

MARTINO PEZZOLLA

“Almost ten years ago, I jumped into the playground world after winning a design competition, and I’ve been having a blast ever since! With my architecture background, I’ve found the perfect way to mix space, aesthetics, and fun into amazing play spaces for kids.

From dreaming up new playground ideas to turning them into reality, I’ve worked on projects all over the world. Whether it’s a standard setup or a wild, bespoke design, I love teaming up with other architects to make playground magic happen.

For me, architecture and playgrounds go hand in hand. I’m on a mission to create the playgrounds of the future and transform urban spaces into buzzing hubs of joy for everyone. Creativity has no limits here, and I’m dedicated to making each project a standout experience filled with excitement and innovation!”

Co-Founder BANANAZ STUDIO GmbH
Berlin, 2022

Senior Designer and Playground Architect
at Kompan Design Studio
Berlin, 2016 – 2021

Co-Founder Lianas Trellis project
TF Leicht Bauten Berlin GmbH
Berlin, 2021

Set designer at GENERA FESTIVAL
Cisternino, Italy, 2020 – 2023

Architecture MA, Politecnico di Torino
Turin, Italy 2013 – 2015

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
Politecnico di Torino
Turin, Italy 2010 – 2013