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