A selection of insights from my work with a focus on digital applications in space. The tasks in these projects usually include screen design, technical implementation and project management.
The Deutsches Auswandererhaus in Bremerhaven, a migration-focused museum, is part of the "museum4punkt0" project, innovating digital communication, education, and mediation. Their "Young Digital Collection" (JDS) workshops for students explore identity, diversity, and object handling. The "O2G" application, part of the JDS platform, enables students to 3D-scan items, contributing to a comprehensive digital collection.
The responsive website for produktionsbande, an arts producers network, is built on KirbyCMS with a minimalist design by JASCHA&FRANZ, emphasizing typography and selective imagery. Customizable in color and text size, it features a tailor-made booking system for effortless event creation. The successful outcome strikes a balance, inviting users back for personalized and intriguing information.
In 2021, Zitadelle Spandau in Berlin revamped the entrance and cash desk, incorporating three information stations with dynamic content. JASCHA&FRANZ collaborated with citadel curators on the concept, and I sized the hardware and software solutions. Online CMS connectivity allows staff to update content anytime, featuring around nine diverse templates.
Enhancing the European H2020 project "DRIVER+," the scope involved developing a sublogo family, icons, and various promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, catalogs, and illustrations, while tasks encompassed project management, layout and graphic design, final artwork, coordination of print products, and the creation of an HTML5 flipbook for online presentation.
The State Museum Zurich opened over 100 years ago, recently expanding. The "Archaeological Switzerland" exhibition spans cultural history from origins to the Middle Ages. The project included 6 shift-screen touch stations. My responsibilities covered project management, technical implementation, interaction concept development, and integrated content management system setup, with hardware testing, installation, and on-site CMS training.
Built on KirbyCMS, Martin Bien's website showcases his copywriting and producing expertise with subtlety and unconventional functionalities. Designed for maintainability, the site presents an engaging "exploratory-linear" portfolio. Tasks included web design, KirbyCMS web mastering, and programming unique website functionalities for a distinctive user experience.
Misha Vallejo's Secret Sarayaku initiative effectively communicates Kichwa wisdom through an interactive website, photobook, and exhibition. Strategically targeting a global, eco-conscious audience, it emphasizes and underscores the profound Kichwa environmental stewardship and philosophy within the biodiverse Ecuadorian rainforest. The website's implementation was handled by Squareclouds.
The epiXchange conference (May 2018) aimed to showcase findings from seven major European epilepsy research projects, discuss challenges, and facilitate the translation of research into clinical applications. Responsibilities encompassed project management, branding development (logo, website, brochure, flyer, invitation), conducting video interviews, and coordinating the production of print materials.
Stuttgart's Wilhelma zoo has 1,200 animals, 7,500 plant species. In 2013, a renovated Bonobo and Gorilla enclosure introduced an enhanced exhibit and navigation system. The project included touch and video stations, project management, layout, technical implementation, video editing, animation, hardware testing and installation, including a unique Bonobo Cinema for apes.
Launched in 2021, REFUGE-ED, a Horizon 2020 project, integrates education and mental health expertise to support migrant and refugee children in humanitarian settings. The project sought a visual identity, including a logo, color palette, fonts, graphical assets, a project video, and social media templates. Executed tasks included project branding, graphic design, template production, and video creation.
“Uncle Hasan and the Generation of Grandchildren” deals with Turkish migration perspectives. On it's travels, especially in Berlin-Pankow, it shed light on local migration stories. Squareclouds was technically responsible for the project, which included seven video and seven audio stations. The responsabilities were customization, editing, prototyping, hardware installation, and ongoing support.
HLMD, a 190-year-old Darmstadt museum, showcases diverse art and history exhibits. My team crafted digital components, including 11 video and 7 touch stations, for a Schiel Projekt-designed exhibition. My tasks encompassed project management, team leadership, interaction concept development, technical implementation, and comprehensive layout design.
Tailored for The English Theatre Dusseldorf, the project encompasses modular stage design. Tasks included project management, conceptualizing visual and logistical aspects, creating mapping software, content creation, workshop production of stage modules, conducting projection demonstrations, and handling hardware rental, testing, and installation.
Design |
2023
DAREnet
For the DAREnet project, a practitioner network to strengthen flood resilience in the Danube region, a state-of-the-art report was developed to summarize the project results – both in printed and digital formats. My task involved designing and developing the layout of this report, including the creation of graphics as needed.
Spatial |
2012
DARWINEUM
The DARWINEUM at Rostock Zoo shows a unique zoological collection on 20,000 square meters. Over 40 animal species in natural ecosystems and digital exhibits illustrate Darwin's theory of evolution in a special way. The project included 9 touch stations, a touch table and the production of a teaser film for ADC 2013. After the opening, I took over the project and took care of technical support and optimization of the touch stations.
Design |
2023
Düsseldorf Expat Meetups
As one of the organizers of the Düsseldorf Expat Meetups, I oversee all aspects of media, including logo design, templates, social media management, community engagement, and website maintenance. Our group is dedicated to coordinating events for expatriates living in Düsseldorf, aimed at fostering integration and providing opportunities for newcomers to establish social connections within the community.
Design |
2020
Grand Hall Zollverein
For the Grandhall Zollverein, I've executed various projects, including a multilingual brochure in English and German showcasing the uniqueness and diversity of this venue. Additionally, I've designed captivating magazine ads and crafting exhibition graphics that draw attendees' attention to the Grandhall Zollverein experience at trade shows and events.
Web |
2019
JASCHA&FRANZ Website Relaunch
JASCHA&FRANZ has orchestrated a successful and highly maintainable website relaunch based on pulseCMS, introducing a dynamic digital space distinguished by numerous exploratory functionalities that not only enable users to personalize the visual aesthetics of the pages but also actively shape and tailor their overall browsing experience, showcasing a commitment to responsive design and a user-centric approach that enhances engagement and interaction.
Design |
2018
RESIST
Scientific proposal for the RESIST project, comprising approximately 120 pages, 50-80 tables, and about 20 graphics. My task involved revising and possibly redesigning the graphics to prepare the proposal as a print template for submission in bound hardcopy format. This project contributes to research on personalized therapy development for individuals with weakened immune systems.
Design |
2018
STEP-IN Visual Identity
I was responsible for the comprehensive design of the European H2020 project "STEP-IN", which included developing the logo, creating the website, designing the brochure and creating a roll-up banner. My tasks included project management, layout and graphic design as well as the design of the website. I was also responsible for the support and coordination of the print products.
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