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Louis Gersten

ui/ux & web designer | brand strategist

€400/day
Tokio, JP
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Louis

hey there, i'm louis!!

i help design-conscious brands bridge the gap between who they are and how they appear online. you know that feeling when you see an amazing brand in person but their website feels... disconnected? that's exactly what i solve.

i create complete brand identities or evolve existing ones to their next level – from core strategy to visual identity. then i bring it all to life through digital brand hubs that actually feel like an extension of who you are. everything i make is handcrafted, no templates, built specifically for your audience.

what makes my approach different? i offer a full-stack creative process – brand development + product design + technical implementation. most specialists handle one piece, but i understand both the strategic side and execution side, which lets me create truly cohesive experiences.

my background includes 4 years as a branding and marketing manager for a high-end interior lighting retailer, which gives me insider perspective on premium brands and how they think. i get the challenges of translating physical presence into digital experiences that actually work.

currently based in tokyo, working with clients globally who are caught in what i call the "elevation gap" – brands that have invested in their physical presence and products but find their online experience doesn't match that quality.

i genuinely care about my clients' success beyond just making money. i want to understand their brand deeply and create digital experiences that connect with their audience in meaningful ways. my goal is always partnership, not just transactions.

the result? cohesive brand experiences that help you connect with your audience both online and off, elevating your market position while staying true to who you are.

check out my work: art--work.com
open to new projects & collaborations – let's connect
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Japanese

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • ART—WORK
    Founder & Artistic Director
    February 2018 - Today (8 years and 6 months)
    Tokio, Japan
    - designed and developed websites with Webflow, emphasizing responsive design
    - delivered UI/UX designs for apps and websites, focusing on user research and prototypes
    - managed e-commerce projects to increase engagement and conversions, optimizing workflows
  • KLEBE Lichtideen
    Branding & Marketing Manager
    LUXURY GOODS
    October 2019 - September 2023 (4 years)
    Bünde, Germany
    - led the redesign of the company’s website and online shop, aligning with branding goals
    - directed production of digital and print ads, improving brand visibility
  • k+k information services
    UI/UX Designer
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
    October 2016 - September 2019 (3 years)
    Fellbach, Germany
    - designed and optimized websites and apps, enhancing usability and user interfaces
    - conducted usability testing to refine internal tools and client-facing platforms
    - created social media content and supported strategic marketing initiatives

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik
    DHBW Stuttgart
    2019
    B. Sc. in Wirtschaftsinformatik
  • Certified Graphic Designer
    OfG
    2022
    Abschluss als Certified Graphic Designer (english)

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