me

I’m Timon, a strategic designer

I’m Timon, a strategic designer

driving innovation through

driving innovation through

research, collaboration and a

research, collaboration and a

methodical design approach.

methodical design approach.

With a background in Strategic and Communication Design, I combine research, visual communication and systems thinking with a methodical and human-centered approach. Design, to me, is a decision-making discipline that enables innovation, fosters collaboration and supports clear direction in times of change. I translate insights into action, facilitate productive teamwork and create long-term value.

CV

Lecturer (Master)

Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd · since Oct. 2026

I teach as a lecturer in the Master's program in Strategic Design at HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd. Together with Prof. Dr. Julia Duwe, I run the elective course "Organization, Processes and Leadership in the Age of AI", where students work with simulated clients to identify problems, map existing processes, and develop future-state concepts.

Strategic Project Lead

design hoch drei GmbH und Co. KG · since Aug. 2026

I lead smaller teams in Creative Operations with direct staff responsibility, covering task planning, resource allocation, and the ongoing development of my team. Alongside project delivery, I am responsible for budget control and resource planning, and I design and run workshops and trainings that help both clients and internal teams adopt new ways of working. I work closely with clients such as Ansmann and Herrenknecht. Both our clients and our own organization are going through significant change, I help guide them through process optimization and AI transformation, from initial strategy to implementation.

M.A. Strategic Design

Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd · Feb. 2025 – Jul. 2026  · grade: 1,0

Specialization in transformation, innovation, and systems design. Focus on design as a strategic, research-driven discipline: analyzing complex challenges, developing new value-creation models, and shaping design processes that enable meaningful change. Complemented by coursework in strategic and operational management to be able to guide innovation and design processes not only conceptually, but also organizationally and economically.

B.A. Communication Design

Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd · 2021 – Feb. 2025 · grade: 1,2

User-centred design degree with a focus on visual communication and digital product experiences. Development of brands, interfaces, and complex explanatory visual systems, complemented by strong storytelling skills.

Digital Integration UX Associate

AEB SE · working student · January 2026 – August 2026 (Stuttgart)

Designed and refined user interfaces for complex software systems that automate and simplify customs, trade compliance, and logistics processes. Focused on improving usability, structuring complex workflows, and creating coherent product experiences across evolving digital systems. Worked on UX design for internal tools and product interfaces, supporting organizational and product transformation.

Web-/User-Interface Designer

Mawendo GmbH · working student · Mai 2024 – Dez. 2024 (8 monts, remote)

Worked in a dynamic startup environment with a focus on conceptualizing a new web presence for the Mawendo platform. Developed UX/UI designs, information architecture, and visual components to support future product and brand positioning in the digital health sector.

Communication Designer

W3 digital brands GmbH · internship · Aug. 2023 – Jan. 2024 (6 months, Konstanz)

Design of digital and visual brand communication, from concept development and campaign assets to motion and web design. Focus on clear brand direction, consistent visual systems, and cross-platform communication.