Our purpose is to create presence in everyday life
Our work
Our purpose is to create presence in everyday life.
For us, presence means taking time for the things you love most, enjoying the small moments, looking your loved ones in the eyes and breathing deeply.
We believe that small moments of presence and calm can make a big difference in everyday life, and our products are created to remind you to take those breaks.
We want our products to evoke emotions.
The posters evoke memories and encourage you to take time for what makes you happy, like a dip in the sea.
The puzzles allow you to immerse yourself in something relaxing and be present – alone or with others.
The greeting cards give you a moment to reflect as you write, while strengthening your relationships.
We believe that life is best lived when you are present.
That is why it is our purpose to create presence in everyday life. Both with yourself, with those you care about and with those you don't know
Our values
At ViSSEVASSE, everything we do is based on our core values.
These values guide us in every aspect of our work – from packing orders and designing new products to choosing suppliers and the way we interact with each other.
We make an effort
We take pride in delivering quality in everything we do. We pay attention to the small details and strive to do our best, every time – for our customers, for each other and for our mission.
We meet the world with respect
Respect is a fundamental part of our culture. For us, respect is about facing the world with an open mind and heart – towards both people and nature.
We keep our promises
We believe in open and honest communication – both internally and externally. We believe that honesty is the key to trusting relationships with our customers, partners and colleagues
We make room for life
There needs to be room for life. By being flexible, we allow our employees and partners to focus on what matters most to them
A creative founder
Dorthe is the artist
All our products are designed by Dorthe Mathiesen, who started the company in 2013.
That’s why we have a unique ViSSEVASSE style.
When Dorthe creates posters, she focuses on colors that offer a balanced expression, providing a sense of calm and harmony in your home.
We aim to evoke memories and emotions with our products, and many of our designs are inspired by everyday experiences.
It’s up to you to connect feelings, thoughts, and memories to our designs. Perhaps they remind you of long summers and happy childhood dreams, or maybe you see reflections of your present and future.
Sustainability and quality
A certified company
Our vision and hope is to create a healthy and sustainable workplace, where we can make a positive difference in the world.
For us, sustainability is a holistic term. We think we become more
sustainable by looking at different parameters; environment, society and economy.
By focusing on those things, we do what we can to contribute positively to the world we are a part of.
We are proud to be a B Corp and FSC® certified company (SCS-COC-005763-BS).
A ViSSEVASSE family
Meet the team at ViSSEVASSE
We're incredibly proud to be a family-owned business, as the most important values to us are those close to home.
We hope you can see this reflected in our products.
Meet our full-time team members at ViSSEVASSE below:
Part-time employees
Our team also includes the sweetest part-time employees, who are responsible for packing your order, handling customer service, and creating content for our social media.
One more thing...
What does ViSSEVASSE mean?
Just one more thing ... what does ViSSEVASSE mean?
It is Danish for ‘fiddlesticks’, which the dictionary defines as nonsense, poppycock, balderdash.
We lean more towards the use of ‘vissevasse’ as a verbal shrug intended to say ‘don’t worry – it’ll all work out’. Because it usually does.
Thank you so much for reading along. Without you, no us
Get our newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter and we will let you know, when Dorthe has created new products.
You will also get inspiration for present moments, and get notified when we have special offers.