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Bridging soul, strategy, and storytelling through human-centered design.

Curiosity-led, Multidisciplinary Designer

From having a painting exhibited in the Viennese mayor’s house at age six, to designing for blockbuster clients like FIFA, Audi, and Samsung, my creative journey has always followed curiosity – blending playfulness with a spirit of adventure.

Drawing on over a decade of human-centered design and visual storytelling, I’m interested in crafting not just what’s seen, but what’s felt, understood, and remembered. I believe great design starts long before pixels. It’s in the quiet power of asking thoughtful questions, sensing what’s missing, and connecting the patterns beneath the surface.

Kind Words from Previous Collaborators

  • "Karl is one of those rare talents, an exceptional graphic designer who thinks like a creative. Always brimming with ideas, Karl is a great asset to have in any workshop or brainstorm session. Karl consistently crafts and delivers work that is both innovative and effective. Above all else he is a thoroughly decent human who is a pleasure to work with. If you get the opportunity to work with Karl, take it!"

    Ben Woolf
    Experiential Creative Director
    Catapult

  • "A joy to work with and excellent results. I would recommend him to anyone, an excellent designer."

    Leonie McDonagh
    Artistic Director
    Ponydance

  • "Working with Karl was a real gift – quite literally during our online Christmas event. Amid the challenges of remote engagement during lockdown, Karl brought a warmth and creativity that made our campaign not only memorable, but deeply human. His hand-illustrated characters gave the whole experience a playful soul that genuinely resonated with our team and guests. He took the brief, added magic, and delivered something that felt joyful, thoughtful, and entirely unique."

    Carla Ryan
    Field Marketing Lead
    Adjust

  • “Karl has an intuitive way of turning ambiguity into clarity — not just visually, but in how he approaches people, feedback, and process. He brings a rare blend of emotional intelligence, creative insight, and design skill that makes collaboration feel both seamless and inspiring. You walk away from projects with Karl not only with stronger work, but with a stronger sense of what’s possible.”

    Nadia Salam
    Creative Director
    Applovin’

  • “Karl brings such a calm, focused energy to even the most fast-paced projects. He gets to the heart of the brief quickly and elevates it with unexpected ideas and thoughtful design. He’s a safe pair of hands and a spark of creative magic in one. I trusted him completely — and would do so again in a heartbeat.”

    Ben Woolf
    Executive Creative Director
    Catapult

  • "What stands out most about Karl is his ability to connect the emotional with the strategic. His work doesn’t just look great — it feels right. Whether it’s brand, campaign, or experience design, Karl brings a poetic eye and a deep understanding of people that makes everything more resonant.”

    Frederick O’Malley
    Creative Director
    High Q Studio

  • “Karl has a way of making you feel seen and supported from the very beginning. As a mentor, he shared not just knowledge, but genuine curiosity — always asking the kind of thoughtful questions that helped me find my own direction. His feedback was generous, precise, and always rooted in empathy. I learned more from observing his process and how he holds space for ideas than I ever expected. He leads with heart, humour, and a deep belief in creative growth — and I feel lucky to have worked under his guidance.”

    Jason O’Hara
    Social Media Director
    Catapult

  • “I didn’t work directly with Karl, but his presence in the studio made an impact. He brings a kind of thoughtful energy that raises the room — calm, curious, funny, and quietly generous. Whether in passing chats or team check-ins, he always seemed to offer the right insight or encouragement at the right moment. He has a way of seeing people that makes a place feel more human — and it’s something you don’t forget.”

    Amy Solan
    Executive Personal Assistant
    Catapult

  • “Karl designed the illustration and invitations for our wedding, and it’s hard to put into words how special it was. He captured us – not just how we look, but the feeling we wanted to share with our guests. Every detail felt personal and considered, and the final design had so much heart. It meant the world to have something so thoughtful and beautiful made by someone who knows us so well.”

    Roisín Watson,
    Senior Educational & Child Psychologist,
    The Children’s Clinic