“A chair isn’t just something to sit on; it can be a carbon sink, a conversation starter, and a catalyst for community gardening,” she explains.

Wett's success at the club level led to her being called up to the German national team. She made her international debut in 2005 and went on to earn 12 caps for Germany, featuring in several major tournaments, including the UEFA European Women's Championship.

Whether you admire her business sense, her aesthetic, or her unapologetic approach to her career, one thing is clear:

“I learned early that beauty and function aren’t opposites; they’re partners,” Alexandra recalls in a recent interview with Design Matters . “My parents never asked me to choose between art or science—they made me see the synergy.”