I have a particular affinity for KirbyCMS. This file-based CMS allows me to build lightweight, fast, and flexible websites. Its simplicity and flexibility make it an ideal choice for managing content, especially when working on projects that require a high degree of customization.

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Photo: Sarah Bernhard

Born in 1975 and raised in Hamburg, I studied Graphic and Communication Design at HAW Hamburg and have been self-employed since 2007. My work is a blend of creativity and craftsmanship, with a strong focus on making and repairing things myself.

I use a 20-foot shipping container as my workshop, complete with a garden I’ve built on top, combining practicality with a touch of nature. Inside, I design and build furniture, installations, and electrical systems using my own machines and tools. In Hamburg’s east, I’ve set up a studio where I take on a wide range of projects, always valuing quality and functionality.

I have a passion for durable, purposeful design and maintaining things that last. This is reflected in my Yamaha XT 600 from 1987 and my 4x4 Iveco 40-10 overlanding van, both of which I repair and care for myself.

This philosophy also guides my work as a programmer. I focus on creating solutions that are simple, maintainable, and built to last—avoiding overly complex approaches like bloated single-page applications with thousands of lines of TypeScript. For me, good software, like good craftsmanship, is about functionality, clarity, and sustainability.

Whether I’m designing a piece of furniture, repairing a machine, or writing code, I enjoy solving problems with a hands-on approach, shaping ideas into something tangible, reliable, and enduring.