Daniel Thiele

Daniel Thiele

Holistic Brand Experiences in Bochum, Germany

About

Elevating positive impact by mindful design.
#strategy #brand #product

Work Experience

2013 — Now
Bochum, Germany

With over 15 years of experience in digital brand and product design, I have evolved into a strategic partner for startups and small teams, bringing a holistic, pragmatic approach to elevate their brand and user experience. My hands-on collaboration maximizes resources and drives growth across all stages of development and user touchpoints.

2020 — Now
Germany

Leading the UX Design Process for the continuous evolution of the Wikinger travel platform and it's digital processes front- and back-end. Scope includes user research, analytics, stakeholder alignment, designmentoring, design-systems creation and management.
Besides it's core platform I also lead the branding process of it's byproduct WYLDAWAY including strategic workshops, naming, brand-design, creative direction & branding, digital product design

2020 — Now
Germany

As the Lead Brand Designer and Creative Consultant, I have governed the comprehensive digital transformation of the company since 2020. My role encompasses guiding the brand’s evolution across all digital touchpoints, with a strong focus on the website and e-commerce platform. I have led the entire brand transformation process, from name development and branding workshops to brand design and strategy execution. Additionally, I lead the implementation and design for the company's e-commerce launch on shopify, oversee ongoing management of the online shop, optimizing user experience, design, and strategy while coordinating external partners, including SEO consultants and other key stakeholders.

2016 — 2017
Interim Chief Design Officer (CDO) at Bermuda Digital Studio
Bochum

Conception, design & consulting for digital products and services of Innogy AG (Now E.ON).
As a centralised instance for the development of digital products and services within the Innogy Group, we have driven forward digital innovation projects together with stakeholders, carried out design sprints, designed and implemented validatable MVPs using rapid prototyping.

2010 — 2013
Cologne

Digital Brand & Communication Design for Nike, Montblanc, Twothirds, Charitea/Lemonaid

2007 — 2009
Designer at Bassier Bergmann & Kindler (Now UDG)
Oberhausen

Awards

2013
ADC Europe Gold from ADC Europe

ADC Europe, Gold, Mobile Applications

2013

Montblanc - The World Second
Digital Campaign
Agency: Demodern Digital Design Studio

2012
FWA Site of the Day from The FWA

Nike chosen Series
Digital Campaign
Nike Snowboarding
Agency: Demodern digital design studio

2012

Montblanc - The World Second
Digital Campaign
Agency: Demodern Digital Design Studio

2012

Montblanc - The World Second
Digital Campaign
Agency: Demodern Digital Design Studio

2012
New Media Award, Gold, Digital Craft
2012
ADC Global Bronze from ADC Global

Montblanc - The World Second
Digital Campaign
Agency: Demodern Digital Design Studio

Features

2014
Various Features

2014:

Book Feature: Branding Element — Logos 3

2013:

Feature: Fromupnorth Typography inspiration 845
Feature: Behance.net / Nike Brandshops
Feature: The digital Age / Nike Chosen Series /
Feature: Adweek Talents / talent.adweek.com/gallery/Nike-C…
Article: Page Magazine 07/13 / Lemonaid & Montblanc TWS
Book: Branding Elements — Logos 3
Feature: Google Think Insights (ex. Creative Sandbox) / The Montblanc Worldsecond /

2012

Article/Interview: CutOut Malaysia
Article/Making Of:Webdesigner Magazine Uk nikechosenseries
Feature: The best 356 Websites