Hi, I'm Mike
Art Director +
Multidisciplinary Designer
Manifest™
Each project is an opportunity to share a unique story, push boundaries and create lasting impressions.
I passionately craft visual narratives with a blend of expertise, detail and interdisciplinary knowledge. For me, design is all about telling stories: capturing the vibe of an idea and turning it into something real.
My core values guide every project:
Honesty
I keep things real and honest. What you see is what you get. Every conversation is built on trust and mutual respect.
Respect
I value every collaboration. Listening, understanding, and working together to create work that makes an impact.
Ambition
I put my heart into every project and make sure every little detail is just right.
Courage
I challenge the norm to create designs that are bold, unique, and cohesive.
Simplicity
I focus on what really matters and create work that is intuitive, elegant, and easy to love.
Attention to detail
I approach design with a firm commitment to keeping it clear, easy to use, and visually on point.
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EXPERIENCE
(ME® — 01)
©2025
Experience
Shaped by experiences, driven by passion.
pechschwarz®
2023–Present
Senior Art Director / Designer / Head Of Design
Multidisciplinary creative role in which I take on leadership and ensure that quality is maintained at the highest level.
pechschwarz®
2023–Present
Senior Art Director / Designer / Head Of Design
Multidisciplinary creative role in which I take on leadership and ensure that quality is maintained at the highest level.
pechschwarz®
2021–2023
Art Director & Designer
Transformative role in which I established key standards in design within the agency to help gain renowned clients.
pechschwarz®
2021–2023
Art Director & Designer
Transformative role in which I established key standards in design within the agency to help gain renowned clients.
Independent Work
2017–Present
Art Director & Designer
Helping forward thinking brands to uncover their true potential.
Independent Work
2017–Present
Art Director & Designer
Helping forward thinking brands to uncover their true potential.
Emmerich Eyewear
2013-2016
Marketing Assistant
Apprenticeship with a didactic approach of learning the fundamentals of brands and design.
Emmerich Eyewear
2013-2016
Marketing Assistant
Apprenticeship with a didactic approach of learning the fundamentals of brands and design.
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TOOLS
(ME® — 02)
©2025
Tools
This is what I work with to fuel my creativity and bring stories to life.
Design
Figma
Illustrator
Lightroom
Photoshop
AE
Premiere
InDesign
Content
Higgsfield
Midjourney
Canon
Sony
Experience
Framer
DaVinci
Organization
Spotify
Cosmos
Craft
//
AWARDS X PECHSCHWARZ®
(ME® — 03)
©2025
Awards & Recognitions
My work at pechschwarz® earned accolades that showcase my commitment to quality.
German Web Award
wiple®
2025
Webstar Award
wiple®
2025
Deutscher Agenturpreis
wiple®
2025
German Web Award
WebID
2024
German Web Award
Martor
2024
German Brand Award
rehaar®
2024
German Design Award
CIMCO
2024
German Design Award
rehaar®
2024
Deutscher Agenturpreis
CIMCO
2024
Deutscher Agenturpreis
BHC
2023
Deutscher Agenturpreis
Fritz Bauer Forum
2023
Grimme Online Award | Nominee
Fritz Bauer Forum
2023
Grimme Online Award | Nom.
Fritz Bauer Forum
2023
Hi, I'm Mike
Art Director +
Multidisciplinary Designer
Manifest™
Each project is an opportunity to share a unique story, push boundaries and create lasting impressions.
I passionately craft visual narratives with a blend of expertise, detail and interdisciplinary knowledge. For me, design is all about telling stories: capturing the vibe of an idea and turning it into something real.
My core values guide every project:
Honesty
I keep things real and honest. What you see is what you get. Every conversation is built on trust and mutual respect.
Respect
I value every collaboration. Listening, understanding, and working together to create work that makes an impact.
Ambition
I put my heart into every project and make sure every little detail is just right.
Courage
I challenge the norm to create designs that are bold, unique, and cohesive.
Simplicity
I focus on what really matters and create work that is intuitive, elegant, and easy to love.
Attention to detail
I approach design with a firm commitment to keeping it clear, easy to use, and visually on point.
//
EXPERIENCE
©2025
Experience
Shaped by experiences, driven by passion.
pechschwarz®
2023–Present
Senior Art Director / Designer / Head Of Design
Multidisciplinary creative role in which I take on leadership and ensure that quality is maintained at the highest level.
pechschwarz®
2021–2023
Art Director & Designer
Transformative role in which I established key standards in design within the agency to help gain renowned clients.
Independent Work
2017–Present
Art Director & Designer
Helping forward thinking brands to uncover their true potential.
Emmerich Eyewear
2013-2016
Marketing Assistant
Apprenticeship with a didactic approach of learning the fundamentals of brands and design.
//
TOOLS
©2025
Tools
This is what I work with to fuel my creativity and bring stories to life.
Design
Figma
Illustrator
Lightroom
Photoshop
AE
Premiere
InDesign
Content
Higgsfield
Midjourney
Canon
Sony
Experience
Framer
DaVinci
Organization
Spotify
Cosmos
Craft
//
AWARDS X PECHSCHWARZ®
©2025
Awards & Recognitions
My work at pechschwarz® earned accolades that showcase my commitment to quality.
German Web Award
wiple®
2025
Webstar Award
wiple®
2025
Deutscher Agenturpreis
wiple®
2025
German Web Award
WebID
2024
German Web Award
Martor
2024
German Brand Award
rehaar®
2024
German Design Award
CIMCO
2024
German Design Award
rehaar®
2024
Deutscher Agenturpreis
CIMCO
2024
Deutscher Agenturpreis
BHC
2023
Deutscher Agenturpreis
Fritz Bauer Forum
2023
Grimme Online Award | Nominee
Fritz Bauer Forum
2023
Hi, I'm Mike
Art Director +
Multidisciplinary Designer
Manifest™
Each project is an opportunity to share a unique story, push boundaries and create lasting impressions.
I passionately craft visual narratives with a blend of expertise, detail and interdisciplinary knowledge. For me, design is all about telling stories: capturing the vibe of an idea and turning it into something real.
My core values guide every project:
Honesty
I keep things real and honest. What you see is what you get. Every conversation is built on trust and mutual respect.
Respect
I value every collaboration. Listening, understanding, and working together to create work that makes an impact.
Ambition
I put my heart into every project and make sure every little detail is just right.
Courage
I challenge the norm to create designs that are bold, unique, and cohesive.
Simplicity
I focus on what really matters and create work that is intuitive, elegant, and easy to love.
Attention to detail
I approach design with a firm commitment to keeping it clear, easy to use, and visually on point.
//
EXPERIENCE
(ME® — 01)
©2025
Experience
Shaped by experiences, driven by passion.
pechschwarz®
2023–Present
Senior Art Director / Designer / Head Of Design
Multidisciplinary creative role in which I take on leadership and ensure that quality is maintained at the highest level.
pechschwarz®
2021–2023
Art Director & Designer
Transformative role in which I established key standards in design within the agency to help gain renowned clients.
Independent Work
2017–Present
Art Director & Designer
Helping forward thinking brands to uncover their true potential.
Emmerich Eyewear
2013-2016
Marketing Assistant
Apprenticeship with a didactic approach of learning the fundamentals of brands and design.
//
TOOLS
(ME® — 02)
©2025
Tools
This is what I work with to fuel my creativity and bring stories to life.
Design
Figma
Illustrator
Lightroom
Photoshop
AE
Premiere
InDesign
Content
Higgsfield
Midjourney
Canon
Sony
Experience
Framer
DaVinci
Organization
Spotify
Cosmos
Craft
//
AWARDS X PECHSCHWARZ®
(ME® — 03)
©2025
Awards & Recognitions
My work at pechschwarz® earned accolades that showcase my commitment to quality.
German Web Award
wiple®
2025
Webstar Award
wiple®
2025
Deutscher Agenturpreis
wiple®
2025
German Web Award
WebID
2024
German Web Award
Martor
2024
German Brand Award
rehaar®
2024
German Design Award
CIMCO
2024
German Design Award
rehaar®
2024
Deutscher Agenturpreis
CIMCO
2024
Deutscher Agenturpreis
BHC
2023
Deutscher Agenturpreis
Fritz Bauer Forum
2023
Grimme Online Award | Nominee
Fritz Bauer Forum
2023