Corporate design and print from a single source.
Trained art director and communication designer with 28 years of experience in design, creative direction and brand work. I combine design craft with structure, reliable deadlines and smooth coordination with clients and departments.
- Trained art director
- Over 50 brand identities
- Including print management
From logo to print shop
CorporateIdentity & design
- Analysis of image and perception, competition and positioning
- Naming, slogan and claim
- Logo as word mark and figurative mark
- Colours, typefaces and layout grid
- Stationery: letterhead, business cards, templates
- Corporate design style guide
PrintMarketing & editorial
- Flyers, posters, brochures and presentations
- Annual reports, magazines and books
- Cards, invitations and mailings
- Ads and outdoor advertising
- Packaging and label series
- Infographics and illustrations
ProductionPrepress & print
- Final artwork and print-ready files
- Paper selection and finishing advice
- Choosing the print shop and requesting quotes
- Production management and quality control
- Coordinating photography, copy and translation
SystemsTemplates & design systems
- Reusable templates that follow the corporate design
- Design systems for print and digital
- Presentation and office templates
- Newsletter templates
Pricing at a glance
All prices net plus VAT. You receive a binding quote before every project.
| Brand basics: colours, typefaces, simple word mark | from €290 |
|---|---|
| Logo and stationery | fixed price after briefing |
| Print materials such as flyers, brochures or customer magazines | fixed-price quote |
| Print management, paper selection and ordering | on request |
| Art direction for agencies | day rate on request |
Rebranding: DS AG becomes 360° media world
For DS AG I developed the complete rebranding into 360° media world: brand presence, logo, stationery, print and online. I then supported the agency as interim head of communication and creative director.
Selected branding projects
My print shop recommendation
On request, I handle not only final artwork and print-ready files but also paper selection and ordering. If you prefer to order yourself, these two print shops are a good choice.
Flyerwire
Wide range, personal service
- Wide range of products
- Wide choice of papers
- Good, personal service
- Very good value for money
- Fast delivery
Die Umweltdruckerei
Sustainable printing
- Eco-friendly papers with the Blue Angel label
- Range of recycled papers
- Electricity from 100% renewable sources
- CO₂ calculation and investment in climate protection
- Awarded the GREEN BRAND seal
- Free shipping within Germany
„Creative, structured and professional advice and delivery. Finally we have a cross-media corporate identity and an outstanding company presence that brings us great joy and reflects our daily passion and love for our products.“Niels ParuselProkurist Veras VitaminReich GmbH
Freelance art director
As founder and creative director of a Hamburg agency with 30 employees, I was responsible for creative work and delivery for brands such as Nintendo, Suzuki Europe, Bahlsen and Build-A-Bear. I support your team remotely or on site in the Hamburg area.
- Art direction and creative concepts
- Design to corporate design guidelines
- Brand identities and rebranding
- Final artwork and prepress
- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator