Creative Project Manager
& Art Director
Bridging Design, Digital and Marketing
Based in Berlin
Combining Traditional and Agile Approaches
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Rethinking Thomas Mann: Designing a Literary Collection
A distinctive series design for Thomas Mann’s major works, created to resonate across streaming platforms and physical formats – balancing tradition and contemporary reinterpretation.
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Thrill by Design: Repositioning Crime Fiction at Suhrkamp
After years of integration into the literary catalogue, Suhrkamp’s crime list now reclaims its own space – with a redesigned preview brochure that balances market logic, brand identity and storytelling.
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Making Group Travel Easier: Improving Airbnb’s UX
This case study explores the development of an integrated cost splitting feature for Airbnb to improve the group booking experience – from research and ideation to a high-fidelity prototype.
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Serving More Than Coffee: A Digital Upgrade for Pomeranze
A fresh, user-centered relaunch for a Berlin café and concept store – combining brand identity, e-commerce needs, and pragmatic UX within a limited budget.
Project Management
I bring structure to creative processes. As an IPMA Level D Project Manager and Scrum Master (PSM I), I balance visual quality with realistic timelines and team momentum across editorial, branding, and digital design projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
I work closely with editors, marketers, developers and printers. I believe clear communication and shared understanding are key to making creative work run smoothly and turning good ideas into solid results.
Editorial Design
I’ve created layouts, covers and visual concepts for some of Germany’s leading publishing houses. I focus on typography, rhythm and clear structure to make even complex content clear and engaging.
User-Centered Design
I approach digital design with a strong sense for usability and storytelling. My UX/UI training helps me understand how interfaces work and shape user journeys that feel consistent, intuitive and visually clear.
“In shaping our new crime preview, Daniel stood out for his strategic mindset, strong sense of design, and dependable way of working – even in time-sensitive phases.”
Matthias Reiner, Head of Marketing
Suhrkamp
“Daniel understands design not as an end in itself, but as a form of communication. His work demonstrates conviction, subtlety, and an impressive flexibility.”
Katrin Machulik, Editorial Manager
Der Audio Verlag
“Daniel impresses with his passion for design and a focused, meticulous work style. Thanks to his friendly and appreciative nature, he is a valued team player.”
Tammo F. Bruns, Managing Director
kleiner & bold
“Daniel combines his willingness to learn with clear communication, and applies a structured approach, leveraging feedback to create user-centered designs.”
Margherita Gazzola, UX/UI Teacher
Memorisely
“Daniel led the relaunch of our online shop with great reliability and care. He merged our vision with his own ideas and impressed us with his solution-oriented approach.”
Marlene Modick, Co-Founder
Pomeranze Kaffeebar
“Daniel’s designs perfectly capture our spirit. Beyond creativity, he is reliable and delivers on time with great professionalism. He goes the extra mile.”
Edoardo Merlo, Founder
Merlì Berlin