You’ve seen the work - here’s the person behind it.
No big team. No fancy studio. Just one self-made designer with a thing for bold visuals, quiet vibes, and coffee-fueled focus. I work independently, intentionally, and hands-on - from first idea to final detail. Less noise, more clarity. Less decoration, more backbone.
Some Truths About Me:
- Self-made designer, born in 1978 - 80s kid through and through
- Based in Berlin, mostly behind a screen (or a coffee mug)
- Dad to a 8-year-old boy
- Identical twin - 11 minutes younger, eternally cooler 😉
- Quiet type. Thinks more than he talks.
- Smoker, but no booze. Ever.
- Obsessed with skulls, minimalism, and strong logos
- Skinny, meat-loving, emotionally allergic to onions
- Lifelong FC Bayern fan
- Feels most at home with calm, chaos-free vibes and a bit of outlaw energy
Beyond Client Work
On Instagram, I share process. Working in Illustrator. Solving visual problems. Testing ideas. Sometimes tips. Sometimes experiments. Sometimes humor. It’s the fast layer - open, public, evolving.
The Backbone Letter
The newsletter is where things slow down. Less noise. More depth. It’s written for designers who care about structure, positioning, and long-term thinking - not just trends. Some thoughts don’t belong in the scroll. They belong in context.
Washed Bros.
Washed Bros. started as what many designers know – a self-initiated project meant to explore the kind of work you want to attract.
But this time, I didn’t stop at the logo and the usual mockup.
I built a system. Naming, concept, identity, brand world, product, launch, shop. A full brand – not just a design. Working on it raised a simple question: If I help clients turn ideas into reality, why shouldn’t I do the same for myself? So I did.
Washed Bros. is my ongoing side project – a real brand built from the ground up. A place to test systems, culture, and consistency in one controlled environment. I’m curious to see how far I can take it. You can explore the case study, visit the shop, or follow the journey on Instagram.