About The Author

About The Author

Stefan Hermann is an award-winning product designer with over a decade of experience shaping innovative solutions across diverse industries, from pioneering startups in e-mobility and tiny housing to established leaders in audio technology and construction equipment.

Stefan’s design work has won multiple accolades, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Award and the German Design Award.

A graduate of the renowned Pforzheim University of Design (Hochschule für Gestaltung Pforzheim), he honed his skills at leading design firms such as Studio-Syn and Frog Design.

In 2016, fuelled by a belief in the potential of small and innovative businesses, Stefan launched his own consultancy Baselift – The Modular Design Agency. Since then, he’s been dedicated to empowering purpose-driven ventures to thrive by helping them unlock their creative potential.

As a design strategy consultant, he collaborates with founders, business leaders and product teams. Through speaking engagements, online courses and hands-on workshops, Stefan shares his insights, inspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and product people to harness the power of strategic design in their businesses.

Outside the business world, Stefan is rumoured to whip up the most delicious pancakes known to humanity.

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