A convincing appearance
is the basis for a successful business.
www.k-a-design.de | 0201 8496228
Business
MARKET RESEARCH
CORPORATE IDENTITY
BRANDING
LOGO DEVELOPMENT
EDITORIAL DESIGN
MULTIMEDIA
INTERNETDESIGN
APP DEVELOPMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
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K.A.DESIGN was founded in 1997 we combine modern graphic design and strong concepts to complete unique individual solutions for each client, completely focused on getting the end result | we stay very involved throughout every project down to the last detail including the production | we want clients to be part of he planning process | we work in the field of branding, corporate identity, editorial design, book design, internet design and app development | as well as multimedia and classic advertisement. We always focuse on a unique solution for our client, whether small or large, national or international.
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Craftsmanship
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“To combine a good Idea with Inspiration | own Photography with good Typography | a perfect eye for the last deatail | to create a unique solution in a high quality is not only a special passion – it’s good Design!”
Graphic design fascinated me as an outlet of personal expression, a release and translation of emotions and experience onto a permanent medium, the purity of design and it’s use of scale and composition, to work with white space and contrast.
I combine fine art, own photography, inspiration and graphic design | Typography is a special passion; and I value it in all forms from classic to non- traditional typefaces | each design project needs a completely unique solution | a good personal interaction that takes place among my co-workers, myself, and clients | I’ve been fortunate to work with an enormous diversity of people, companies, and subjects over the years | What is especially gratifying is the education process that comes with every design project. Design plays an important role in business communications, it has meaningful impact | The quality of work is very important for me | According to the fact of an tremendous amount of pressure to produce creative work under deadlines and long lasting hours, it makes sense to make work space as comfortable and appealing as possible | Maintaining a balance between the office size and the number of projects we take on has a direct bearing on enjoying our work and ability to remain involved in all the details throughout a project. No matter what the client asks for, we are completely focused on getting the end result. We stay very involved throughout every project down to the last detail. So we want clients to be a part of the planning process, because it gets us all closer to real solution.
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Professional
I graduated in Graphic Design at the Art Center College of Design [ACCD] in Los Angeles 1996.
93-95 studies BFA bachelor of fine arts, graphic design, Art Center College of Design Europe [Montreux, Switzerland] | 95-96 studies BFA bachelor of fine arts, graphic design Art Center College of Design USA [Pasadena, Los Angeles, USA].
Beside my experience as an art and creativ director in different companies, i decided to give my inspiration a new dimension. K.A.DESIGN was founded in 1997. A good personal interaction that takes place among freelancers, co-workes, myself and the clients | I´ve been fortune to work with an enormous diversity of people, companies, and subjects over the years | we combine modern graphic design and strong concepts to complete unique individual solutions for each client, completely focused on getting the end result | we stay very involved throughout every project down to the last detail including the production | we want clients to be part of he planning process. Design plays an important role in business communications, it has meaningful impact.
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Curriculum vitae
STUDIES
1982 – 1991 Abitur Gymnasium Marienschule, Essen-Werden, Germany
1992 – 1993 advertising assistent Werbeschule DAG, Essen, Germany
1993 – 1995 studies Art Center College of Design EUROPE [SWISS]
1995 – 1996 studies Art Center College of Design PASADENA | LOS ANGELES [USA]
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
INTERNSHIPS
1991 „freiraum grafik design“, grafic-office, Essen, Germany
1995 Klaus Kampert, fotographer, Düsseldorf, Germany
1995 Ogilvy & Mather, advertising agency, Düsseldorf, Germany
SPONSORED PROJECTS
1995 Sponsored Project „Nestle“, Interior Design für die Schokoladenfabrik in Broc (SWISS)
1996 Sponsored Project „Nestle“, Logo und Packaging für „Nestle Toll House“ (USA)
BUSINESS
1997 Art Director, Rempen & Partner advertising agency, Düsseldorf, Germany
1998 Creative Director, MARX Werbeagentur GmbH, Essen, Germany
1997 K.A.DESIGN
ART
2018 ART AT SCHOOL
2024 ART private lessons
References
Designers will lead the next global generation of our profession by influencing companies, communities and society at large and extending the boundaries of communication design.
ECONOMY
Ruhr.2010 GmbH
Bistum Essen
Alfred und Cläre Pott-Stiftung
Stadtkirsche Essen
Kommunalverband Ruhrgebiet
Franz Sales Haus,
Ausbildungswerk Bochum
Wirtschaftsakademie Berlin
Lions Club
INPEC Engineering GmbH
Confield Research GmbH,
Martineum gGmbH
Woelke GmbH
DITO GmbH
N.K.FINANCE
Hubert & Co [Buch & Druck GmbH] Göttingen,
Law companies
Tax advisor offices
Architecture companies
MEDICINE
Universtität Essen
Universität Köln
Praxis Central
Praxis Radionuk
OKV Onkologischer Klinikverbund für Krebsforschung
ATZ Ambulantes Tumorzentrum Essen
Orthodontics companies
Pediatrician offices
Pharmacies
Medical practices
CULTURE
Aalto -Theater Essen
Essener Philharmoniker,
Komische Oper Berlin
Dortmunder Philharmoniker
BOOK PUBLISHING
Herder Verlag
BIOGRAPHIES
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Art
art lessons
Art does not reproduce what is visible, but it makes visible. The highest form of art is the total work of it, in which the boundaries between art and non-art are abolished. Art is the right hand of nature. This one only made creatures, the other made people
ART was founded in 2018 beside my work as a graphic designer and mother of two wonderful chidren. In additon to design, art always played a big role in my life. A passion that I rediscovered while I was a mother. This time showed me that art plays a very important role in the development of children. The way of painting promots the development of various skills such as concentration, patience, fine motor skills, memory, imagination and selfconfidence. Painting specifically trains handeye coordination, especially for small children. Children make their own decisions when painting and doing crafts. They create a plan and find creative solutions.
ART AT SCHOOL
Art classes promote motor skills and physical coordination. In addition, artistic activity enables a different approach to cognitive work. The children learn to find ideas, implement them creatively using different techniques and present them joy and selfconfidence.
Contact: Katja Adolf 0172 2032828
ART PRIVAT LESSONS for children
The children learn to find ideas, implement them creatively using different painting techniques, learn color theory and present their work joy and selfconfidence.
Small group lessons for up to 6 children.
ART 1
children 5 up to 8
2 lessons per week | 2 month and more
Material included
Groupsize: 6 children
ART 2
children 9 up to 12
2 lessons per week | 2 month and more
Material included
Groupsize: 6 children
Inquire about group appointments and price
Contact: Katja Adolf 0172 2032828
ART PRIVAT LESSONS
Canvas painting
We develop a concept for acrylic on canvas in direction of action painting and free work. Small group lessons for up to 4 children.
Inquire about group appointments and price
Contact: Katja Adolf 0172 2032828
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MEMORIES
For more than 80 years, Art Center College of Design has remained focused on the core educational mission of developing creative leaders and innovators in art and design. The institution is leading the way with cross-disciplinary programs and studios that prepare students within and outside their chosen fields. Art Center College has an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry and a commitment to socially responsible design. Designers who will lead the next global generation of our profession by influencing companies, communities and society at large and extending the boundaries of communication design.
Contact
K.A.DESIGN
Im Löwental 84
45239 Essen
Deutschland
T 0049 [0]201 849 6228
F 0049 [0]201 849 6230
M 0049 [0]172 203 2828
www.k-a-design.de
info@k-a-design.de
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