Tim Weiffenbach

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White bat silhouette with sharp eyes on black background by Tim Weiffenbach

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Minimalist mouse face silhouette with whiskers by Tim Weiffenbach

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Printer producing virus symbol sheets operated by a large key by Tim Weiffenbach

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Illustration of woman with drink in retro lounge by Tim Weiffenbach

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Abstract red house with geometric design by Tim Weiffenbach

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The elegance of clarity

His work is simply to the point, yet so descriptive that one might think the term "graphic" was invented for him.

Tim S. Weiffenbach studied at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and graduated with a degree in communication design. Tim has a broad stylistic background and offers a spectrum of corporate design, character development, icons/infographics and editorial design. In visual communication, he is particularly interested in conceptual challenges such as coherent and formally surprising design concepts. In addition to his work as an illustrator, he teaches as a professor for illustration and animation at Macromedia - Campus Frankfurt. He was chairman of the Illustratoren Organisation e.V. for many years, is a member of international juries, an honorary member of several international illustrators' associations and has won international awards and prizes. You can book Tim for your workshop as a graphic recorder or visual facilitator, he will support you analogue and digital, live or remote, depending on your requirements and needs. Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Fresco, Affinity Design, SketchUp, Procreate Tim Weiffenbach, Steinbach (GER), Languages: German, English

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What drew you to illustration/design? Usually the question is: "When did you start drawing?" And my answer is: "When did you stop? Do you have any formal design training? Yes, I studied visual communication in Darmstadt, main subject: Illustration. Where do you live? In Steinbach, close to Frankfurt/Main. Can you describe your studio for me? Sometimes it´s functionally tidy, mostly it´s full of organized, visual noise. What is your biggest inspiration? Life. How do you get the best ideas? By squeezing a theme like a lemon in my head. What technique do you use? With thinking. Or with anything digital I can get. Tell us about a favorite project you have recently completed. A corporate movie for VW. Tight timing, excellent creatives, professional execution, fantastic result and well payed. What would be your dream job/Commission? The cover for the New Yorker. The accolade for any illustrator. Who are your illustration heroes? There are many: Flora, Shag, Moebius, Kolk to name a few. Do you keep a sketchbook? Not really. I train my brain. What are your hobbies? Collecting comics, watching strange movies and listening to odd music. No more time for golfing. If you were not an illustrator, what would you be? Definitely not a brain surgeon. An astronaut. Who would you like to meet? I´ve had Tarantino, so Jesus maybe? If you could travel back in time, where would you go to? 50´s and 60´s. What kind of music do you listen to? Einstürzende Neubauten, NIN, Adam Ant, Michael Nyman, Hurts. What is the funniest thing you have ever done? I ran through Frankfurt as a smurf, was photographed by Japanese and sang in a Karaoke Bar. Next day it was in the newspaper. If you won the lottery, would you still work as illustrator? Why not? Do you collect anything? Useless knowledge. Do you have a favorite game? Online: Wipeout Fusion. Offline: The Settlers of Catan.

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