For the past years, my co-host Sonja Knecht and I have been teaching the workshop “Writing = Design” at the Berlin Summer University of the Arts. With the students we explore writing as a design tool. UdK 2020 – 2022 (2023 upcoming!)
I write a (semi-regular) monthly newsletter called “Christel’s Corner”, which is an easy read with thoughts and inspiration on everyday life, feelings, technology, design and things that caught my attention. You can read previous issues, or simply sign up here:
About me
I’m Christoph, a designer, illustrator, writer and visual thinker based in Berlin, Germany. I collaborate with companies big and small to visualize their ideas and push projects into the right direction. In the past, I’ve worked as a design director at Edenspiekermann and as the art director of ZEIT Online.
My work ranges from design direction and strategic design to hands-on visual and UI design. I also do illustration, editorial and book design, and I write for magazines and corporate publications.
I believe that design is changing its role constantly, and I enjoy adapting to it. From describing pixel-perfect mockups, design has been shifted to a broader field of projection: Basically, everything can be designed — which defines the role of the designer as a mediator between needs, ideas and stakeholders. I use design as a tool to connect people, and make invisible thoughts tangible.
Selected Clients
I’ve worked with great people on great projects, such as: DIE ZEIT & ZEIT Online, Third Wave Berlin, WDR, Berlinale, STATE Design Consultancy, Edenspiekermann, Stan Hema, DOK Leipzig, frieze, Ringier, jetzt.de / Süddeutsche Zeitung, TLGG, BCG, Phineo, Carl-Auer Verlag, and more.
Here’s what I can help you with:
Strategic design and consulting: Where is your idea or project headed? Let’s find out in a joined ideation session.
Website design: From concept and architecture to interface design, making responsive websites is my jam.
Writing: Interviews, reports, corporate text, tone of voice or content strategy – I can help you find the right words.
Illustration: I draw key visuals, explanatory imagery and editorial illustrations. Check my instagram for examples.
Say Hello
If you have an interesting idea to share or collaborate on, I’d be happy to hear from you! I enjoy team work, enthusiasm, literature, watching animals, cheesy music and meaningful conversation: