Logo: Stefan Nitzsche — since 1978

I’m a freelance designer, developer, consultant and educator who enjoys designing and building beautiful things people love to use.

Testimonials

  • Stefan excels in the art of communication both within teams and customer facing. I enjoy and almost envy the ease with which he tackles even the largest of problems and manages to dissect them into achievable tasks. He really is the best front end developer/designer that I know.

    Darren J. Cooper Senior Account Manager, MRM Worldwide GmbH
  • Working with Stefan is a fantastic experience in both personal and professional. Because of his great knowledge of modern technology and design patterns and the addition of his sense for product development he is a great leader and inspirational colleague.

    Hans Christian Reinl Freelance Frontend Web Developer
  • Stefan is not only fast, precise and delivers high professional solutions — he’s a great person and became a good friend of mine.

    Hannes von Döhren CEO, HvD Fonts GmbH
  • Stefan is a king. Aside from his clear communication — a rarity in business and tech, in my opinion — he’s creative, curious, and driven.

    Stephanie Hay Director of Content Strategy, Capital One
Portrait of Stefan Nitzsche

Numbers

  • 133 clients
  • 20+ years in the industry
  • 11+ years as full-time freelancer
  • 29 talks
  • 69 workshops
  • 69 conferences
  • 1.400+ nights in hotels
  • Mission

    As a designer, I’m first and foremost a human-centric problem solver. I create digital products without chasing trends or fashion so that they last longer. They must be original so that users are delighted by them, but highly adaptable so that my clients use and re-use them, change them, work and grow with them. I always strive to provide the biggest impact with the least amount of resources.

  • Design

    My design work is based on a deep understanding of aesthetics, cognitive psychology, perception and a keen eye for the tiniest details and superior typography. I never design single artefacts like a logo or a headline and I never just make things look pretty.

    Instead, my goal is always to create a lean, reliable, consistent and well-documented modular design system that is as complex as necessary and as simple as possible, keeping it easily applicable, understandable, maintainable and expandable at any time and in any context.

  • Development

    As a frontend developer I use state-of-the-art HTML/CSS to create rapid and high fidelity prototypes or highly scalable and accessible production code. A bleeding-edge tool stack and — if necessary — a high amount of automation ensure high development speed and perfect collaboration with other frontend and backend developers — preferably in an agile environment.

    A lean documentation of the development environment and the code guarantees that a new team member, an external partner or a successor in my role can start working productively in close to no time.

  • Consulting

    With more than twenty years of experience working for countless small, medium and big enterprises including 10 businesses from Fortune Global 500 list, while spending a lot of the time on-site, I started long ago to see patterns of success and failure.

    Although I’m quite good at designing and coding, I’m able to make the biggest impact when I can help to shape your digital strategy or turning around a project that’s not meeting the goals you set.

  • Identity

    Discovering and sharpening the identity of companies and brands was always my particular passion. But my approach digs deeper: it starts with revealing and defining the purpose of the bare existence and the core values of your brand.

    The end result of that process is a clear picture of your brand’s identity and perfectly matching visual and functional appearance. It goes without saying that the result is digital-first (but of course not digital-only) and channel- and device-agnostic.

Since this was a bit abstract, let’s get straight to the point: I’d love to help you and your business with …

  • Websites
  • Landing Pages
  • Apps
  • Software
  • Strategy
  • Consulting
  • Problem Solving
  • User Experience Research
  • User Journeys
  • Wireframes
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • High Fidelity Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Service Design
  • Conceptual Design
  • Visual Design
  • Storytelling
  • Re-usable, Extensible Pattern Libraries
  • Atomic Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Digital-first Corporate Identity
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Accessibility
  • Usability
  • Typography
  • E-Commerce Solutions
  • Creativity
  • Performance
  • Digital Styleguide
  • Design Thinking
  • Talks
  • Workshops
  • Icons

I respect and appreciate all my clients, whether I’m working for the tiny shop around the corner or a big company. From start-to-finish, I help them sell their products better.

  • Logo of Aperto GmbH, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of Vaillant Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Remscheid, Germany
  • Logo of T-Systems Multimedia Solutions GmbH, Dresden, Germany
  • Logo of BILD, Axel Springer SE, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of brands4friends, Private Sale GmbH, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of Scholz & Volkmer GmbH, Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Logo of corps Corporate Publishing Services GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Logo of Ciber AG, Heidelberg, Germany
  • Logo of Deutsche Bahn AG, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of DDA Deutsche Dialogmarketing Akademie GmbH, Haan, Germany
  • Logo of Manufaktur für Wachstum GmbH, Bochum, Germany
  • Logo of DECAF GmbH & Co. KG, Langenberg, Germany
  • Logo of designverign GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Logo of dpunkt.verlag GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany
  • Logo of Gemeinnütziges Bildungswerk des Deutschen Gewerkschaftsbundes e.V., Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Logo of Harvey Nash GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Logo of HvD Fonts GmbH, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of ifm electronic GmbH, Essen, Germany
  • Logo of Kontrast Communication Services GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Logo of bejond germany GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Logo of Medienanstalt Berlin Brandenburg (mabb), Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of PURE more than hair, Essen, Germany
  • Logo of Materna GmbH, Dortmund, Germany
  • Logo of Monotype Imaging Inc., Woburn, United States of America
  • Logo of MOTOR-TALK.de. mobile.de GmbH, Kleinmachnow-Dreilinden, Germany
  • Logo of MRM//McCann GmbH, Frankfurt (Main), Germany
  • Logo of MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH, Haar, Germany
  • Logo of optivo GmbH, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of Otto GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany
  • Logo of PAGE, Ebner Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany
  • Logo of Société Horlogère Reconvilier AG, Zug, Switzerland
  • Logo of Rocket Internet SE, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of Smashing Magazine, Smashing Media AG, Freiburg, Germany
  • Logo of Stiftung Digitale Chancen, Berlin, Germany
  • Logo of Universität Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
  • Logo of Vivendi SA, Paris, France
  • Logo of Webvideopreis Deutschland, European Web Video Academy GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Logo of Acht S GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
  • Logo of Joja Wendt, Hamburg, Germany
  • Logo of BARTENBACH AG, Mainz, Germany
  • Logo of Bara­nek & Ren­ger GmbH Agen­tur für Digi­tale Kom­mu­ni­ka­tion, Stuttgart, Germany
  • Logo of C+P Möbelsysteme GmbH & Co. KG, Breidenbach, Germany
  • Logo of Babtec Informationssysteme GmbH & Co. KG, Wuppertal, Germany
  • Logo of Rico Jones GmbH & Co. KG, Düsseldorf, Germany

All logos and brands are property of their respective owners.

Testimonials

  • Stefan Nitzsche is truly the quintessential web designer. He possesses a keen design sense coupled with serious coding chops. His passion for the craft of web design inspires him to stay on the leading edge of the most current technology, which he immediately applies in his projects, helping his client to keep inline with current best practices. Additionally, Stefan has a great personality and is fantastic to work with.

    Denise Jacobs Speaker & Creativity Evangelist, Denise Jacobs
  • A high level of expertise can be found many a time. Coupled with excellent presentation it rather becomes a rarity. Sprinkled it with a fine sense of humour and rounded out with the outline for different, well-founded solutions then it pretty sure might have been Stefan Nitzsche.

    Jens Küpper Director Multimedia Communication, Deutsche Bahn AG
  • Only few designers know the reason for each line and color they create and even fewer can communicate these reasons. Stefan can do both and that makes it a pleasure working with him.

    Thomas Schindler CEO, Delodie
  • Stefan is one of the very few designers, who not only work professionally, but are in equal measure excellent as designers and frontend developers.

    Marc Korthaus CEO, SysEleven GmbH

I always make time for hearing about new opportunities. Got one you want to chat with me about?

Send me an email

Or call me: +49 170 2992255

Testimonials

  • With his profound knowledge and his commitment, he has contributed significantly to the success of our project.

    Andreas Hermann Technical Unit Lead, Aperto AG
  • Stefan creates tailor-made suits for brands—made-to-measure solutions down to the last detail that ensure customer delight.

    Stephan Stockhausen CEO, Manufaktur für Wachstum GmbH
  • Stefan had the guts to speak at one of my events in 2009 that was said to be an event for Flash fanatics. He not only survived but did a great job and held one of the best talks.

    Marc Thiele Organizer, beyond tellerrand
  • I got to know Stefan as a passionate and dedicated web developer, and it has always been a great pleasure to work with him.

    Jens Oliver Meiert System Architect Frontend, Aperto AG

Learning is one if not the most important things in our industry—and at the same time one of the most exciting things to do!

Badges

Testimonials

  • Stefan is a wonderful sparring partner who always gets to the heart of the matter. His approach is creative, clear, thoughtful and confident, making it perfect for creating digital worlds.

    Jan Tenné CEO, Acht S GmbH
  • Stefan has greatly enriched our project through his highly diverse skills in design, strategy, coding and agile methodology. His ability to focus on all challenges within our project, his competent methods and, to no lesser degree, his consistent collaborative, eloquent and positive attitudes have contributed significantly to the success of our project.

    David Bodrogi Digital Strategist at Daimler AG
  • Stefan is the consummate professional, and a pleasure to work with, delivering time and again on schedule and budget.

    Ben Bodien Co-Founder, Neutron Creations Ltd.
  • You can hardly distinguish Stefan from a real expert.

    Andreas Dantz CEO, Brave & Hungry GmbH

I love giving talks and writing articles to help the web community learn from my successes and mistakes.

  • Cover of the PAGE magazine, issue 11/2008
  • Cover of the CO&CO magazine
  • Cover of the Webstandards Magazin, issue 03/2009
  • Cover of the WEAVE magazine, issue 05/2009
  • Cover of the PAGE magazine, issue 01/2010
  • Cover of the Webstandards Magazin, issue 12/2011
  • Cover of the SCREENGUIDE magazine, issue 01–03/2013
  • Cover of the SCREENGUIDE magazine, issue 06–09/2013
  • Cover of the PAGE magazine, issue 10/2018
  • Cover of the PAGE magazine, issue 11/2018
  • Cover of the MCBW Creative Book “Shaping Futures By Design”, issue 2021

Stefan is the ideal author, not only because he is always up to date technically and provides valuable input, but also because he is an excellent designer.

Gabriele Günder Editor-in-Chief / Publisher, PAGE

Past talks and workshops covered topics like interface design, web forms, design workflow, typography and more. New talks and workshops about typography, design psychology and neuroscience are in the works. You want me to speak at your company or conference?

Send me an email

Or call me: +49 170 2992255

Memberships

  • Logo of The Type Directors Club, New York, United States of America
  • Logo of Association Typographique Internationale, West New York, New Jersey, United States of America
  • Logo of Typographische Gesellschaft München e.V., München, Germany
  • Logo of German UPA e.V., Stuttgart, Germany

Partners

  • Logo of beyond tellerrand, Krefeld, Germany
  • Logo of New Adventures, Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Logo of Accessibility Club, Nürnberg, Germany

Itinerary

Dates City, Country, Occasion
2022 No trips are currently planned due to the Corona pandemic.
All dates are subject to change.

I will solve your problems and you will pay me.

Paul Rand Graphic Designer

Contact

Stefan Nitzsche
Schangstraße 2
45259 Essen
North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Mobile: +49 170 2992255
Email: hello@stn1978.com
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VAT

VAT ID number according to Section 27 a German Value Added Tax Act: DE 254589263

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