My work is based on an exploratory approach to design. I enjoy connecting various disciplines, such as screen and print design, photography, creative coding, 3D design, motion graphics, film, and illustration. Interdisciplinary collaboration is central to my practice, as I believe in the power of connecting disciplines, people, and opinions.

Environmental and social responsibility is a fundamental aspect of my personal and professional life, drawing me to projects that prioritise sustainability and social awareness. Involvement in (sub)cultural projects is another key aspect of my work. I see these initiatives as spaces for self-expression, providing a counterbalance and platform for alternative perspectives.

EDUCATION Academic Background

2023, MA Visual Communication and Iconic Research, Basel Academy for Art and Design, HGK FHNW, Basel Switzerland
2021, BA Art History, Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck Ausria
2016, Diplom Graphic and Communication Design, HTL Bau Informatik Design, Innsbruck Austria

RECOGNITIONS Awards, Nominations, Exhibtions, Recidencies

2024, AGI OPEN 2024/Museum Tinguely: Exhibition: unleashed. Newly Revealed: Early Explorations of Interactive Media in Visual Communication, Basel, Switzerland

2024, NEXA Design Sustainability Award, Winning Project: Thinking from within Nature (3D Animation) Masterthesis HGK Basel

2024, Sitter-Ciné, Screening: Thinking from within Nature (3D Animation) Stiftung Sitterwerk St. Gallen, Switzerland
2024, Studio residency, Project: Stereoscopes, Stiftung Sitterwerk St. Gallen, Switzerland

2018, Tirolissimo: Best Poster, Nominated Project: Selbstlaut Poster Series, Innsbruck Austria

2018, Studio residency Estudio Nómada Barcelona, Barcelona Spain
2016, Best of HTL Exhibition, Exhibited Project: Editorial Design: Ist=Gleich (Diplom Project) WEI SRAUM Innsbruck, Austria

2015, Tirolissimo Junior Award, Nomination for Campagne Concept and Deisgn, Innsbruck Austria

GRAPHIC/MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN. Connecting disciplines such as screen and print design, photography, creative coding, 3D design and motion graphics.

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