Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Industrial Design & Branding: I build visions that work.

Looking for more than just a design, but a well-thought-out solution? As a designer and product developer, I understand that a product doesn't just have to look good – it has to be producible, functional, and marketable.

Whether it's physical product design, complex custom constructions, or strong brand graphic design: I support architectural firms, agencies, and companies in transforming ideas into tangible reality.

How I help you:

Product Design & Custom Construction:From the initial sketch to technical construction. I have experience with everything – from mobile lighting systems and vending machines to the conversion of trucks and shipping containers.

3D Visualization & Animation:I make your concepts tangible for clients. Through photorealistic renderings and animations, I help you sell projects as early as the planning phase.

Graphics & Branding:I develop visual identities that work consistently across all channels – from simple displays to holistic POS concepts.

Strategic Thinker:My time as COO and in trend research allows me to think outside the box and optimize designs regarding scalability and user guidance.

Why work with me?

I bring the precision of architecture, the innovative power of the start-up sector, and the strategic perspective of management to your project. This means for you: fewer revision cycles, technically sound designs, and a design that truly advances your brand.

Let's realize your next idea together – I look forward to your inquiry!

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

KDV-Studio GmbH
Managing Director & Founder
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 7 months)
Cologne, NW, Germany
KDV Studio is a full-service agency at the intersection of strategic event planning and physical brand design. We specialize in making brand messages tangible through large-scale corporate events and customized structural branding measures.

Core Competencies & Areas of Activity:

Holistic Event Management:Conception, detailed planning, and operational execution of complex corporate events and major occasions.

Multidimensional Branding:Implementation of design concepts beyond classic graphic design. The spectrum ranges from the creation of POS materials and displays to creative direction for large-scale structural projects.

Custom Construction & Live Marketing:Planning and realization of technically demanding brand experiences, such as the individual conversion of trucks into mobile showrooms or the functional design of shipping containers for event use.
PIXLIP GmbH
Chief Operating Officer
January 2022 - January 2025 (3 years)
Hilden, Germany
As COO, I was responsible for operational excellence and the strategic transformation of the company from a traditional system manufacturer to a digitally driven e-commerce player.

Overall Operational Management:
Steering of daily core business and optimization of the internal value chain to increase process efficiency.

E-Commerce & Digitalization:
Leading the realignment of the sales strategy with a focus on digital sales platforms and the automation of business processes.

Product Innovation:
Strategic responsibility for the further development and market adaptation of the entire product portfolio, especially in the area of modular lighting solutions.

Change Management:
Supporting the team through the transformation process towards an agile, digitally focused corporate culture.
E-Commerce Strategy Industrial Design 3D Visualization Change Management Leadership Skills
Pixlip GmbH
Lead Product Developer
January 2017 - January 2022 (5 years)
Hilden, Germany
In this role, my focus was on the conception and realization of innovative, modular trade fair systems. I was in charge of the entire development process from the initial sketch to series production, with the goal of translating complex technology into user-friendly products.

Product Innovation & Design:
Development and construction of new components for modular lighting systems, considering material efficiency and high design quality.

Prototyping & Test Phases:
Building and testing prototypes to ensure static stability, light distribution, and ease of use (User Experience).

Series Readiness & Manufacturing:
Optimization of production processes and close coordination with suppliers to transition new designs into efficient mass production.

Market-Oriented Development:
Continuous analysis of customer needs and market trends for the constant improvement of the existing product range (e.g., optimization of connection systems).