Digital technologies rarely unfold their impact in isolation—they are part of complex, interconnected systems in which individual components interact with one another. Rather than focusing on isolated, stand-alone applications, my work aims to take a systemic view of digital infrastructures. In an era of increasing dependence on platform solutions and the outsourcing of technical complexity through SaaS and PaaS offerings, it becomes all the more important to critically examine underlying technological structures and develop independent alternatives. The projects presented here—ranging from software developments and teaching formats to publications—represent different perspectives on overarching thematic fields. Each project sheds light on a specific aspect of digital systems. However, to approach the complexity of entire areas of inquiry, looking at individual projects alone is not sufficient. Therefore, they are organized into content-related clusters that help reveal broader connections and bring diverse perspectives into dialogue.

This section includes both independent works and individual components of the thematic clusters. Some projects stand on their own, while others serve as building blocks within larger contexts—and can be viewed either independently or in relation to their respective thematic fields.

Includes texts, op-ed's, and topic-specific contributions that explore individual areas of the overarching thematic clusters in greater depth. Some are intended as technological explanations, others as pointed contextual reflections. Expanding the projects with additional perspectives and help to communicate and critically frame the underlying connections.

In various talks, the focus was often on digital infrastructures—particularly in relation to decentralized and federated systems. Topics included their political dimensions, power structures, and the question of how design can contribute to a more reflective approach to technological dependency.

Teaching in the context of digital design constantly navigates the tension between technological change and creative responsibility. The aim of my teaching practice is therefore not only to impart technical skills in using digital tools, but above all to foster a critical understanding of their societal, cultural, and political implications. In seminars and workshops, the focus is less on the mere application of current technologies and more on exploring how these technologies work, how they came into being—and what kinds of narratives they carry with them.

This section brings together projects from my time as a student. From today’s perspective, many of them are no longer easily contextualizable or may appear outdated in terms of content and form. Nevertheless, they represent important stages in the personal trajectory of a developing biography. Including them in this portfolio serves to make the evolution of my work transparent and reflects a commitment to acknowledging early explorations as part of an ongoing creative process—rather than negating them in retrospect.