For my bachelor thesis, I developed GLOSS/ORI, an introductory glossary of origami terminology. This book project was designed to enhance understanding and communication within the origami community while making the art form more accessible to newcomers.
GLOSS/ORI catalogs over 400 terms, drawn from 14 reference works in various languages as well as insights from an online origami Discord community and conversations with established origamists. 58% of entries were adapted and expanded from existing sources, with 42% reflecting my own original research. Each term is categorized and subcategorized, featuring clear definitions, etymological insights, and contextual details.
The book includes an extensive reference system with over 235 external citations and 1,735 internal cross-references, enabling seamless exploration of related concepts. Two indexes—a general index and a topical index—ensure the glossary is both comprehensive and easy to navigate.
This project reimagines Arno Schmidt’s Zettel’s Traum, a famously complex novel, by transforming the first six minutes of its audiobook into a sound visualization on a vinyl record jacket. Visualized soundwaves and color-coded annotations clarify Schmidt’s layered narrative hierarchy, making the narrative and dialogue more accessible. Inside, pages from Friedrich Forssman’s typeset edition allow for direct comparison with the audiobook. Emphasizing the project’s musicality, the cover visualization is also rendered as a notation manuscript, reintroducing annotations excluded from the audiobook and separating character dialogues to enhance structure, and readability.
A mobile app concept developed as part of a research project at Fachhochschule Potsdam, designed to guide and support parents-to-be throughout pregnancy. Using gamification, the app provides tailored information for each stage of thepregnancy, offering weekly tips, strategies for effective communication, and resources for parenting preparation. Parents can organize tasks easily, track personal achievements, and access a curated list of shared activities to deepen their relationship. The aim was to address psychological challenges, helping to bridge gaps in prenatal care and ensure a more supported, joyful journey into parenthood.
A bilingual visual collection for an editorial design class at Fachhochschule Potsdam that explores the intricate art of Kumiko, the traditional Japanese woodworking technique. This book showcases Kumiko patterns, crafted without nails and inspired by Japanese motifs, highlighting their cultural significance and origins.
For the editorial design, I researched the unique methods of setting and laying out Japanese text alongside English, carefully balancing both languages. I developed a modular layout system, applying it consistently throughout the book to echo the precision and structural harmony seen in Kumiko craftsmanship, where each wood element aligns seamlessly within the pattern.
As a book project, I also bound it using the traditional Asanoha motif which is introduced as the first Kumiko pattern in the book, which is introduced as the first Kumiko pattern in the book, creating a direct connection between the binding method and the subject matter.
A data visualization poster series exploring the daily routines of 100 creatives, revealing patterns and typical time frames for specific activities.
This project was created as my entrance exam assignment for Fachhochschule Potsdam, where the theme was time. Through this work, I aimed to present the interplay of creativity and routine in a visually compelling and data-driven format.
An infographic project with the Berlin street magazine KARUNA KOMPASS at Infographics Group, created to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The publication explores a range of topics related to this historic milestone, including the Monday demonstrations, creative escape methods from the DDR, migration patterns in and out of Germany, existing walls around the world, the happiness index across German federal states, the impact of happiness on individuals, and the evolution of German satisfaction levels from the early 2000s to the present.
I was involved from the project’s conception to its completion, collaborating closely with Wanda Bleckmann to devise the initial concept and contributing to a wide range of pages with infographics and illustrations.
Concept, editorial, copy and design by Wanda Bleckmann, Dennis Buchmann, Juliane Grebin, Patrizia Kommerell, Barbara Mayer, Kirsten Mieves, Klaas Neumann, Michael Nguyen, Holger Thurm, Taisia Tikhnovetskaya, Ronny Träger, and Kasper Zwaaneveld.
An information package created for Clienia, a private memory clinic in Switzerland, to help guide patients and their companions through the care process, from anamnesis to diagnostic interviews.
The package includes a patient brochure and a schematic map for doctors, outlining each stage of care. Designed for print, mobile, and web, the materials use simple, accessible language and clear illustrations to ensure a smooth understanding of the process and help alleviate patient anxiety.
A project at Infographics Group with Wanda Bleckmann.
For this branding concept, I reimagined the visual identity of Maestoso Philharmonics, a classical music collective in Vietnam, to reflect the sophistication and elegance of their art. The redesigned logo became the centerpiece of a cohesive branding system, emphasizing a consistent musical motif across all materials.
The branding suite included business cards, letterhead, event flyers, concert tickets with envelopes, vinyl packaging, and custom manuscript paper. Each element was designed to convey professionalism and artistic refinement, aligning with the collective’s mission and appeal.
For Cenetec, I led the visual development of their entire surveillance and security product line as part of a comprehensive product campaign, crafting a bold and cohesive identity across their entire range of cameras, recorders, and alarm systems. The goal was to visually communicate reliability, innovation, and intuitive functionality in line with the brand’s promise.
Each product was showcased through a dual-banner system: one key visual introducing the product, and a second banner detailing its technical features. I also created additional slides that explored the unique capabilities of each device, offering customers a deeper understanding of the integrated technologies such as P2P and DDNS.
A book project that delves into synesthesia—a perceptual phenomenon where senses overlap—exploring its nature, genetic origins, sensory triggers, and impact on perception. The book covers various forms of synesthesia, such as seeing colors in numbers or tasting sounds, and examines how the phenomenon operates in the brain. This project was my graduate project at HTK Academy.
The content draws from a blend of scientific papers, literature on synesthesia, and news articles featuring anecdotal experiences from synesthetes. To enhance the visual narrative, I redesigned existing infographics and created new ones, providing a visually engaging way to complement and contextualize the information. Additionally, I crafted a visual navigation bar at the top for easier orientation and seamless navigation throughout the book. Extensive annotations were added to clarify terms and provide further context, ensuring the material is accessible and informative.
For my graduate exhibition at HTK Academy in Communication Design in 2017, I developed a comprehensive branding concept that included a poster, flyer, t-shirt, tote bag designs, a landing page, and standing banners.
The core visual features a geometric, isometric figure, with various planes representing key elements of the HTK Academy curriculum, such as art direction, editorial design, typography, branding, advertising, packaging, illustration, animation, film, UX/UI design, and information design. This concept symbolizes the journey from student to graduate, with each plane reflecting the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program.
Devised by myself and fellow student Benjamin Machon, the concept illustrates how, as emerging designers, we have “leveled up," much like characters in a video game. The phrase "Up, up, and away!”—borrowed from Superman—highlights the limitless potential and superpowers we now possess as we embark on our professional careers.
A data visualization project comparing life expectancies across countries, continents, age groups, and verified longevity records. Using 2016 data, the visualization highlights global trends and disparities in longevity.
This was my very first data visualization project, created as part of an advanced editorial course at HTK Academy, marking the beginning of my journey into data-driven storytelling.
A collection of poster designs for various fictional and non-fictional cultural events, including a book fair, trend magazine, art exhibition, architecture showcase, book cover, and concert.
These concept posters were created both as part of my coursework at HTK Academy and as personal projects during my free time.