May I introduce myself

Hello There

I've been designing brands and visual systems for over 20 years — and I still think the best design is the kind people don't consciously notice, but immediately trust.

My work sits at the intersection of brand logic, visual precision, and an understanding of how people interact with products. A UX education sharpened that perspective — not as a pivot, but as a deliberate extension of the same question: does it actually work?

— Based in Dresden. Open to remote and commute.

CAPABILITIES

Brand & Identity

Brand Development

Visual Identity

Logo Design

Brand Guidelines

Art Direction

Visual Systems & Design

Graphic & Editorial Design

Illustration

Design Systems

Asset Libraries

Print Production

Product & UX

UI Design

Wireframing

Usability Thinking

Figma

Certificates

Verified

History & Growth

Career Path

2024 – 2025

User-Centered Mindset

CareerFoundry

Remote

Embedded user-centered thinking into the design process through research, prototyping, and usability testing. Replaced assumption-led decisions with validated insights, strengthening clarity, focus, and product relevance.

2020 – 2024

Design at Scale

EMP Merchandising HGmbH (WMG)

Remote, Lingen (Ems)

Drove complex visual and digital concepts in a high-volume e-commerce environment. Took ownership across cross-functional teams, mentored junior designers, and balanced speed, quality, and business goals to deliver consistent design solutions at scale.

2013 – 2020

Brand Building

EMP Merchandising HGmbH (WMG)

Lingen (Ems)

Actively developed and shaped the EMP private label brands over multiple years, evolving from hands-on design into system-driven visual thinking. Built scalable visual languages, fashion collections, and guidelines that defined brand consistency across channels and international markets.

2009 – 2013

Creative Independence

Self-employed

Leipzig Area

Worked independently with clients from concept to final execution. Managed projects end-to-end, from creative direction and design to client communication, timelines, and delivery.

2007 – 2009

Design Direction

University of Applied Science Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven, Bremen

Switched to Digital Media studies to focus deliberately on visual communication, concept development, and digital design. Combined technical and analytical foundations with creative problem-solving, laying the groundwork for a professional career in digital design and visual systems.

2004 – 2006

Precision & Visual Systems

HTW Dresden (University of Applied Science)

Dresden

Studied cartography within a diploma program for three semesters, focusing on geodetic calculations, surveying, geoinformatics, and scientific fundamentals. Working with precise digital map constructions and data-driven visual systems revealed a stronger interest in visual clarity and design, leading to a conscious shift toward Digital Media studies.

2003 – 2004

Technical Thinking

August-von-Parseval BBS

Bitterfeld-Wolfen

Completed a technical education equivalent to a general university entrance qualification. Focus on engineering and science-based subjects such as electrical engineering, statics, materials science (with an emphasis on metalworking), physics, and computer science. This phase marked the transition from hands-on craftsmanship to analytical, scientific thinking.

1995 – 2003

Interior Design Era

various Companies

across Germany

Trained in high-end interior craftsmanship, delivering complex space concepts and on-site execution for banks, universities, and public institutions. Key highlight: historically accurate restoration and interior work for the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig, combining precision, heritage, and exceptional execution quality.

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