Name
Jakob Schneider
What do you do?
Creative Direction, Design Consulting, UX Design, Brand Design, Editorial Design
Where are you based?
Cologne, Germany
What does a typical working day look like for you?
1–2 hours video calls, organizing 5-10 projects with my colleagues, planning, conceptualizing, trying to block 1-2 hour blocks for real work (operational design)
What was your first job?
Helping out at a beverage shop, later: freelance design work for parties and smaller local businesses
What does your work set up look like?
Other than a computer and an internet connection, what are the three things that you need to work?
A4 block, sticky notes, pen
What will the first thing that you will do after the pandemic is over?
Going to a club for electronic music
Favourite place on earth?
A small french village I once visited, but I won't tell you. :)
What is your proudest achievement to date?
Getting that internship at MetaDesign, back in 2008. The rest was easy. :d
Name your favourite food and drink *
Pasta, sparkling water
