Graphic Design / Multidisciplinary Design
Currently working as a independent designer.

Connecting disciplines such as 
screen and print design, photography,
creative coding, 3D design, 
motion graphics, film and illustration.

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ART ON DISPLAY: 
ANNOUNCEMENT CARD
Print Design, 
02/2022

Translating art through print: The question was how to convey an idea of the materiality of Dagmar Varady's artwork FIVE echoed through the medium of print, which was made for the office of the director of the HGK, Prof. Dr. Claudia Perren.

Collaboration: AnDiCo Lab, Design agency of the Institute for Digital Communication Environments (IDCE).

KEY VISUAL FOR OPEN HOUSE EVENT
HABG FHNW Basel 
Poster, Animation 
03/2023

The animated poster features an abstract three-dimensional wireframe of a cubic structure, symbolising the versatility and complexity of the architectural and structural building process. 

Collaboration: AnDiCo Lab, Design agency of the Institute for Digital Communication Environments (IDCE).
THINKING FROM WITHIN NATURE
3D Animation, Installation
09/2023

The project explores futuristic concepts regarding our relationship with the natural environment and is inspired by the ecocentric principles of the Solarpunk movement. (Master thesis HGK Basel)

Winner: Nexa Design Sustainability Award
Screening: Sitter-Cine: Sitterwerk, St. Gallen
Exhibition: AGI OPEN 2024: Museum Tinguely


UNESCO AND RHAETIAN RAILWAY
3D Animation 
08/2022

The challenge was to find a way to capture the sublime character of the Graubünden landscape and the fascinating buildings of the railway line. The final 3D visualisation is based on the real elevation model of the Alpine region, the railway line follows its original route and the viaducts are recreated according to their authentic construction plans.

Collaboration: Vanessa Göttle. Music by Gert Alsleben

Supervised by Frank Dittmann, Leander Eisenmann, Simone Hörler and Benedikt Jäggi. / Representative of the Rhaetian Railway Roman Cathomas.

Currently on display in St. Moritz (Switzerland) 
Rhaetian Railway Station.
ANITIKENMUSEUM BASEL 
BÊTA Rethinking the Museum Framework
Concept, Webdesign
01/2023

"BÊTA" is a proposal for a digital extension of the Museum of Ancient Art in Basel, designed to bridge the gap between the ancient world and the present. A key feature is an Augmented Reality (AR) web app that allows visitors to explore the exhibitions interactively by blending digital elements with the physical space of the museum. 

The project was presented to the museum's management as part of a pitch to modernise the museum through digital development. 

Collaboration: Mégane Hilpertshauser, Valentina Scheiwiller, Margeritha D'Ugo




MUJA SURF AND YOGA RETREAT
Identity design, Animation
12/2023

The branding for the surf and yoga retreat MUJA ("Muja" means wave in Berber), located in the well-known surfing town of Taghazout, Morocco, aims to visually reflect the local surf culture. 
FAIRSUN SOLAR SYSTEM 
Webdesign, Identity Deisgn
10/2023

The identity design for Fairsun Solaranlagen features an animated typeface developed using creative coding techniques. The dots of the font vibrate to reflect the technical workings of solar panels.
STEREOSCOPES
Audioreactive visuals
Creative Coding, Installation 
08/2024

The title refers to the combination of spatial sound perception (stereo) and visual effects (scopes) recalling the changing patterns of a kaleidoscope. In the installation, these elements were combined by projecting visuals onto different surfaces of the space that responded to music and sound. The result is a fluid and constantly evolving performance.

The project was developed and displayed during a studio residency at the Sitterwerk in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
HALADESIGN
Landscape Architecture
Identity Design
07/2021

This branding project, created in collaboration with landscape architects, aims to represent the core aspects of their work across different media. The design is based on organic shapes inspired by the architects' drawings

ALPINE ARCHITECTURE ARCHIVE
Web Application
02/2023

A platform dedicated to cataloguing modern architectural works in the Alpine region. The web application allows users to explore contemporary designs and showcase innovations in Alpine architecture. 
NEW YEARS EVE CARD 2024
Creative Coding
12/2023

The 2024 New Year card uses a creative coding animation, with the word "2024" filling the screen. As the animation unfolds, selected instances of the numbers fade out and reappear, creating a rhythmic pattern that mimics the sporadic bursts and flickers of fireworks.
BUNCH: PEANUT BUTTER
Packaging Design
05/2024

The packaging design for 'bunch' peanut butter focuses on clean, simple visuals, with bold typography for clarity and impact. The design aligns with the company's existing corporate identity, ensuring consistency across the brand. 
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