Academic Background | Professional Journey
Germany
Halle/Saale
University of Art and Design
Burg Giebichenstein
UK
London
RCA
Royal College of Art
Germany
Munich
designaffairs GmbH
Finland
Helsinki
TAIK - University of
Art and Design
Japan
Tokyo
Nissan Motor Company
Creative Box Inc.
'97
'00
'02
'04
'16
Internship
@
Pro Industria
Solingen
Diploma
@
Vodafone Pilotentwicklung
Munich
2 Internships
@
Creative Box Inc.
Japan
Extended
Stays in
China, Argentina, Cuba, Turkey
a.o.
1997-2002
Industrial Design Studies
Diploma Degree
Studies on Philosophy, Psychology,
Art & Design History and Typography
Variety of projects in the fields of
home appliances, water crafts,
heavy machinery and ergonomics
Graduation work on the
topic of 'Fuel Cells & Mobility'
(Sponsored by Vodafone)
Erasmus Exchange Studies
Design Strategy &
Interior Design
First Patent on the invention of
'Rubber Wood', a flexible plywood
composite material.
IT-Concept Car in collaboration with
Nokia and Valmet Automotive
2002-2004
Postgraduate Master Degree
in Vehicle Design
Sponsorship by Nissan, Japan
Thesis on 'Perceptions of Freedom'
Visionary explorations on the
future of urban mobility and
mobile architecture
Industry Project with Toyota Europe
2004-2016
Project Lead Designer
in the Exploratory Design Departments
Conception and realisation of future
mobility concepts, vehicle pre-development and concept cars
2016 - current
Executive Director
Product Experience Unit
Team leadership and project management in one of the most
vibrant and multifaceted German creative consultancies with global studios in Shanghai and Portland