books & editorial
print & packaging
web design
branding
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO
feel connected with
their brand, attract an aligned audience & stand out
WHO ARE READY TO
crafting visual identities for visionaries & thoughtful businesses
A design studio
book design / techniques of book Design
brand design / Kopfarbeit
brand design / Kopfarbeit
brand design & product photography / husen&mugs
brand design / Janik Hönig
brand Design / Janik Hönig
brand design / Haus Anna Plochl
editorial design / Bad Ischl Magazine
brand design / Haus Anna Plochl
book & brand design / Kolon Verlag
brand & PRINT / educational project with Naturkundemuseum Berlin
brand design / husen&mugs
book design / International society of typographic designers (ISTD)
ILLUSTRATION / PERSONAL PROJECT
Buch + brand design / Kolon Verlag
packaging design / Mola
brand design / Craig Kinder
editorial design / Here & Now
WORK
uniting emotion + strategy
high quality
timeless aesthetics
great typography
love for detail
expressing individuality
honesty + clarity
tasty coffee + ceramics
After working in studios across the globe from Australia and Austria, now I connect with clients virtually from my hectare in a tiny town in Germany (seriously, there
is only 80 people here!).
The best part about my job? The stories and strategies we co-create together so that you can walk away with a brand that evokes pride and ground your big ideas in creative and compelling visuals.
Your Go-To for
timeless & holistic design
in print & web.
uniting emotion + strategy
high quality
timeless aesthetics
great typography
love for detail
expressing individuality
honesty + clarity
tasty coffee + ceramics
i believe in:
As an introvert-scientist-turned designer (and big pottery enthusiast), I’ve always believed that every space — digital or physical — needs atmosphere. That’s why when we work together, I channel your personality into the tiniest of details – from the curl of your serif to the shade of your color. Because when you’re committed to creating a brand that stands out, cookie-cutter isn’t going to cut it.
After working in studios across the globe from Australia and Austria, now I connect with clients virtually from my hectare in a tiny town in Germany (seriously, there is only 80 people here!).
The best part about my job? The stories + strategies we co-create together so that you can walk away with a brand that evokes pride and ground your big ideas in creative and compelling visuals.
Your Go-To
for timeless & holistic design in
print & web
HI, I’M RIKE — FOUNDER OF LOCAL DESK
Here are some Random
facts about myself:
- I have 6 sisters.
- Blouses are my thing.
- I don't like orchids.
- I love Gilmore Girls.
- We have around 30 chicken.
Ta-da! The next step is presenting a
final brand concept in alignment with your visual style, values and goals.
If need be, we can work through up to two rounds of refinement in every design package, because our collaboration
and your feedback are incredibly valuable to me.
We’ll begin by diving deep into your brand — I will lead the way with thoughtful and strategic questions
to develop the key direction for our project together.
Next, you’ll receive your personalized mood board as our visual inspiration to guide us throughout the entire design process.
As easy as one, two, three …
Once we’ve finalized your design, you’ll receive everything you need from me to launch your new visual identity to the world and show it off with pride. You’ll be supported as we wrap up and no questions will ever go unanswered.
Now, all you have left to do is celebrate — because you’ve taken such an incredible step forward for your brand!
Handoff & Launch!
3
Ta-da! The next step is presenting a final brand concept in alignment with your visual style, values and goals. We work through two rounds of refinement in every single design package, because our collaboration and your feedback are incredibly valuable to me.
Concept & Creation Presentation
2
We’ll begin by diving deep into your brand — I will lead the way with thoughtful and strategic questions to develop the key direction for our project together. Next,
you’ll receive your personalized mood board as our visual inspiration to guide us throughout the entire design process.
Creative direction
1
As easy as
one, two, three …
my Design process
Kind words from my mentor Becky Chilcott – founder of Chil3 Designstudio &
longstanding board member of the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).
“An excellent designer even then, she completed a number
of projects from branding to publication with a refined
and intelligent aesthetic. In her own practice, I am sure
Rike’s work and client interaction would exceed the highest
of expectations.”
Kind words from my mentor Becky Chilcott – founder of Chil3 Designstudio & longstanding board member of the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).
“An excellent designer even
then, she completed a number
of projects from branding to publication with a refined
and intelligent aesthetic.
In her own practice, I am sure
Rike’s work and client interaction would exceed the highest of expectations.”
“I could not have imagined a better cooperation
for this project. Rike approached our project
with such openness from the very start and managed to work through our content in a refined manner.”
Valerie Jochim – a valued client of mine
who I was lucky enough to work with on several projects.
“I could not have imagined
a better cooperation for this project. Rike approached
our project with such
openness from the very start
and managed to work
through our content in
a refined manner.”
KIND WORDS
