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Konstantin Weiss
Curriculum Vitae
“Rather do I want to conceive the space ship instead of being a cosmonaut.”
Konstantin Weiss, being 6 years old
- web concept developer
- interface and CI designer
- information architect
- user experience consultant
- trend researcher
Work
2008-01 — today
work
concept development at nexum AG
full time job as a consultant and concept developer in an internet agency nexum AG based in Cologne
interface and interaction design for web applications, concept development and information architecture for enterprise knowledge management systems, trend research and consulting
projects
still confidential
2008-01 — today
work
Freelance
interface design and development at V2A.net, Essen and shiftcontrol studios, Copenhagen
concept development, information architecture, art direction, object oriented programming, CMS adjustment and extension
projects
CIID (adoption) for shiftcontrol studios
proposal for Lufthansa e-traveller Magazine via V2A.net
Study & Work
2007-09
degree
Diploma in Communication Design
(equiv. to Master of Arts) in interface design, editorial design, corporate design at the University Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Concept and interface design of an internet based plattform as a tool for succeeding in trend research in China.
projects
"The Consumistic Manifesto of China - Trend Research in Asia"
2007-06 — 2007-08
work
Trend Research in Asia
trend research & art direction at Trendbüro Asia-Pacific, consultancy for social change, Beijing
strategic design and conception of PR as well as development of communication standards and tools.
clients
Pecha Kucha
Volkswagen
Adidas
Mini
2006-06 — 2006-09
work
Trend Research Germany
trend research internship at Trendbüro, consultancy for social change, Hamburg
concept development for knowledge management, research in culture & language, information design
clients
Procter & Gamble
Symrise
Conde Nast
2005-08 — 2007-08
study
Study of Communication Design in Essen
at the University Duisburg-Essen (now Folkwang University), Germany
interface design, editorial design, branding
projects
Typo Boids
interactive game
tribal_link magazine
bang_design book
Sputniker Sat-TV website
Raumstaben experiments
MDZE logo
Ad Quickies
2004-12 — 2005-06
work
Gaining Design Attitude
internship & junior art direction at RK Studio, Copenhagen
corporate design, editorial design
clients
Experimentale Leipzig
EKKO Film magazine
Denmark's Film Institute
Ministry of Danish Crafts
2004-06
degree
Bachelor in Graphic Design
at Designskolen Kolding, Denmark
communication strategy, web conception & design, corporate design, branding
projects
Buergerunion Marl
corporate design
2004-02 — 2004-12
study
Study in Denmark
study of graphic design at Designskolen Kolding, Denmark
web design, corporate design, branding
projects
"Red Show" book
S. Orfao stationary
KIMAS branding & corporate design
Bog Forum poster
Dialogue CN-DK website
2001-09 — 2004-02
study
Studying Basics
of Communication Design at the University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Germany
information design, corporate design
projects
Boxhorn 10 magazine
U.S.All quickstart educational materials
Chew Yum branding & packaging
Skills
skills
Languages
- Russian - 1st mother tongue
- German - 2nd mother tongue
- English - fluent
- French - 5 years
- Danish - 1 year
- Latin - 1 year
skills
Methods and Tools
Pencil and paper, wireframes, cardsorting, paper prototyping
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Processing, PERL, PHP
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, FireWorks, Freehand
skills
Social Engagement
student dean of the faculty of design at University of Applied Sciences Aachen
tutor at University of Applied Sciences Aachen
civil service at an establishment for environment protection
Contact
k@konnexus.net
mobile: +49 1520 - 859 2000
Zülpicher Str. 323
50937 Cologne , Germany