For over 30 years, I’ve been working at the intersection of branding, design, and digital transformation, combining aesthetic thinking with strategic depth to build identities that stand for something.
Hi, I’m Stephan.
Designer, strategist, and Managing Creative Director at REBELKO. I help brands find clarity in times of change.
I connect business goals with cultural relevance and design ambitions, translate complexity into clarity, and focus on lasting impact over short-lived trends.
I’ve been online since the early days of the web. Skeptical of algorithmic sameness, I advocate for human-centered creativity and meaningful content – curated, not calculated.
Selected work
Worked for
Samsung
Toshiba
Universal Music
World's Best Cat Litter
Cambridge Weight Plan
Lotus Bakeries DE
Lotus Bakeries Schweiz
Lenovo
devolo
Orthomol Beauty
Interactive Cologne
Natural Foods
Lindt & Sprüngli
Zentis
DeinDesign
Seco Tools
missio
Vlexx
AVV
Keller AG
RWTH Aachen
RWTH Aachen Campus
Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena
ECCHR – European Center For Constitutional And Human Rights e.V.
Universität Hamburg
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Fuji Films
vlexx
FH Aachen
and many more...
How I can help you
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Brand Identities & Visual Storytelling
I bring brands to life through bold design, clear communication and strong visual storytelling across digital and print.
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Creative Processes & Team Enablement
My background in consulting, strategic planning and creative direction allows tailored solutions for brands, teams and projects.
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Digital + Print Design, Campaigns & Media
Great design is defined by clarity, striking colors and a rhythmic style that resonates.
Brands, Teams & Projects across industries and topics
Driven by pop culture, design and tech.
Sometimes I look quite concentrated when developing new concepts.
I've worked across a wide range of brands, industries and topics from non-profits and hidden champions to global players.
Creative Strategy, Communication & Storytelling
I bring brands to life through bold design, clear communication and strong visual storytelling across digital and print. For me, great design is defined by clarity, striking colors and a rhythmic style that resonates.
Whether building brand identities, leading creative processes, podcasting or writing my newsletter, my focus is always the same: inspiring people, engaging audiences and pushing creative boundaries.
25 Random Facts about me
Key facts
Creative Strategy
Brand Thinking
Leadership
Consulting
Creative Direction
Digital Design
Print Design
Campaigns
Media
Brand Strategy
Communication Design
Visual Storytelling
Design Systems
Digital Transformation
Content Curation
Podcast Concepts
Newsletter
Public Speaking
Creative Audits
Podcasts
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YouTube Channel
On my channel, I share not only video versions of the podcast episodes, but also additional content around creativity, design, strategy, branding, marketing, and digital culture.
- Video versions of the podcasts
- Short impulse formats on design & strategy
- Personal takes on trends and tools
- Talks and content from everyday creative work
Posters
Mallorca Poster 01
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Design In Vectors We Trust
Feliz Navidad 40x50
Feliz Navidad DIN
Start with a creative audit.
Review of brand, communication, and visual presence.
Clear priorities for design, messaging, and media.
4 hours of hands-on brand strategy with clear actions.