Hans Schaale
Hans Schaale
Art direction, visual identity, digital design & product experiences.
Art direction, visual identity, digital design & product experiences.





















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Good design is simple. It works, feels right and truly connects with people.
Simplicity isn’t just an aesthetic choice for me – it’s how I understand the world. I’m always aiming to create design that’s thoughtful, useful and quietly beautiful.
Good design is simple. It works, feels right and truly connects with people.
Simplicity isn’t just an aesthetic choice for me – it’s how I understand the world. I’m always aiming to create design that’s thoughtful, useful and quietly beautiful.
Good design is simple. It works, feels right and truly connects with people.
Simplicity isn’t just an aesthetic choice for me – it’s how I understand the world. I’m always aiming to create design that’s thoughtful, useful and quietly beautiful.
Background
My approach to design is closely tied to how I see the world. I grew up between different cultures, cities and landscapes across three continents. That variety shaped my perspective and made me realise that design influences how we live, communicate and experience the world around us.
With 20+ years of experience and a background in visual communication, I began my career in print and editorial design. Those early years taught me the importance of typography, rhythm, and visual balance — foundations that still guide me today.
Over time, I moved into the digital world, working on visual identities, interactive experiences and digital products that always aim to be clear, thoughtful and human.
I've been lucky to work with people I today still look up to. They shaped my work and taught me that design is about people. Good design meets real needs with beauty and function. Therefore sharing expertise and experience is essential. By sharing my knowledge and experience, I have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact. Mentoring allows me to support others on their journeys while learning from their perspectives in return. This exchange helps me grow and understand the world better.
My approach to design is closely tied to how I see the world. I grew up between different cultures, cities and landscapes across three continents. That variety shaped my perspective and made me realise that design influences how we live, communicate and experience the world around us.
With 20+ years of experience and a background in visual communication, I began my career in print and editorial design. Those early years taught me the importance of typography, rhythm and visual balance – foundations that still guide me today.
Over time, I moved into the digital world, working on visual identities, interactive experiences and digital products that always aim to be clear, thoughtful and human.
I've been lucky to work with people I today still look up to. They shaped my work and taught me that design is about people. Good design meets real needs with beauty and function. Therefore sharing expertise and experience is essential. By sharing my knowledge and experience, I have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact. Mentoring allows me to support others on their journeys while learning from their perspectives in return. This exchange helps me grow and understand the world better.
Skills
Art direction
Brand & visual identity
Digital product design
Experience design
Creative direction
Design system
Experience
Joined IBM iX 2021
Before
Lead Visual Design - Valtech
Lead Visual Design - People Interactive
Design Director - WAGA
Senior Designer - Grey
Senior Designer - Interone
Designer - Argonauten G2
Designer - Enfantes Terribles
Freelancer - until today
Before
Lead Visual Design - Valtech
Lead Visual Design - People Interactive
Design Director - WAGA
Senior Designer - Grey
Senior Designer - Interone
Designer - Argonauten G2
Designer - Enfantes Terribles
Freelancer - until today
Clients
ABUS, Adidas, Aegean Air, Audi, BMW, carhartt WIP, Channoine, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Post, DHL, Doka, ERGO, Galerie 11, GEO, GEOlino, Gruner + Jahr, IBM iX, Lufthansa, Luxair, Marantz, Milk, NIO, Optik Kutscheidt, Orchestre Symphonique Genevois, Rotwild Bikes, Sennheiser, S. Oliver, Symrise, Telekom, World Mapping Project, Xella, XING and others.
Clients
ABUS, adidas, Aegean Air, Audi, BMW, carhartt WIP, Channoine, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Post, DHL, Doka, ERGO, Galerie 11, GEO, GEOlino, Gruner + Jahr, IBM iX, Lufthansa, Luxair, Marantz, Milk, NIO, Optik Kutscheidt, Orchestre Symphonique Genevois, Rotwild Bikes, Sennheiser, S. Oliver, Symrise, Telekom, World Mapping Project, Xella, XING and others.
Recognition
UX Design Award
German Design Award
REBRAND 100 Award
Design Preis
2x The FWA – Site of the Day
iF communication design award
Deutscher Multimedia Award
OnlineStar
New York Festivals
EMMA
Publication
Web Design Index
Communications Arts
Design Journal - Best Portfolio Websites
Selected work
Portfolio design from 2009 for Nicola Roman Walbeck.
nicolawalbeck.com

