Christoph Gey – Freelance Art Director
Serious passion, high precession and zero bullshit
Creative
Honest
Diligent
Curious
Kind
Discreet
Hi, I‘m Christoph Gey a Freelance Senior Art Director and UI/UX Designer by conviction — not by chance.
Born in the former GDR, in a country that no longer exists, I learned early on that systems, securities, and certainties are transient. Perhaps this awareness shaped my focus on what is essential and lasting.
Extended journeys through Australia, Thailand, the United States, and other parts of the world further refined this perspective. Learning a language is learning a culture. Understanding cultures teaches that nothing is better or worse — everything is simply different. Observing these differences, respecting them, and integrating them into my work continues to define how I approach design. I live and work in Leipzig. I am a father of three daughters and one of three siblings. Family is a source of responsibility and perspective.
Children challenge what seems to work, experiment, and abstract — showing honestly what succeeds and what doesn’t. Seeing the world through their eyes shifts focus, reveals blind spots, and inspires curiosity. At the same time, it reminds me of the responsibility I carry for their well-being and education.
Why I design cannot be reduced to a single answer.
I enjoy making things more beautiful and functional. I enjoy immersing myself in the worlds of my clients, understanding their microcosms, and accompanying them along their journey — until they can stand confidently on their own. My role is to provide clarity, guidance, and structure, and then step back when the work can sustain itself.
As a freelancer, I work with commitment, precision, and high standards. Not from ego, but from responsibility. I am proud of what I can achieve, yet deeply grateful for the circumstances that brought me here. Design is less a profession for me than a way of life — a practice of attentiveness, reflection, and care. My work is shaped by responsibility, gratitude, and humility — values deeply rooted in my Christian faith.
Corporate Design
I’m focused on the development of corporate designs as part of the corporate identity. This includes finding a unique visual style, logo development, image/color conception, User Interface (UI) branding, employer branding, pattern libraries, design systems, design manuals and much more.
User Interface and User Experience
I create design systems, user interfaces, pattern libraries, GUI Kits and different digital touch points such as websites, microsites, landing pages, apps, wearables, platforms, in-car screens, e-commerce shops … I also develop visual visions, wireframes, prototypes, concepts and so on.
Illustration
I draw business illustrations, corporate illustrations, characters, infographics, iconography, editorials, advertising … They can be done as digital vector illustrations or with haptic materials such as pencil, paper, water/acrylic color, feathers, chocolate, fabrics, ….
“I like his work. Especially the Campari Site. I am sure he will do well.”
Stefan Sagmeister,
CEO of “Sagmeister & Walsh” and world known designer & artist
“His expertise and dedication have significantly contributed to the success of our projects.“
Andreas Heyden,
CEO of “Dyn Media”
“His honesty and high quality standards fit perfectly to us. Anytime again.”
Philipp Brune,
Managing Director of “Strichpunkt Design”
“Great UX/UI Designer with an open mind, a creative perspective and a reliable challenger.”
Jill Marei Lops,
Head of Product Development & Activation of “Deutsche Sport Marketing”
Some of my lovely clients
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Global Players
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Family and Midsize Companies
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Startups
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Individuals
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Personal Projects
Awards
I’m not aiming for winning awards but the satisfaction of my clients. Nevertheless I got some in my pockets.
2x Art Directors Club „Silver Nails“, 2x Red Dot Design Award „Best of Best“, D&AD Best of Year, 2x Deutscher Design Club „Silver“, Annual Multimedia Award, Corporate Design Preis Award, Deutscher Digital Award, German Design Award, Middlesex University „First Class Honours“, work featured on the Apple Store, on Behance, …
Design Agencies
Strichpunkt, Sevenval, Cheil, Isobar, HAVAS, Zum goldenen Hirschen, Newcast, UDG, UX&I …
Inquires by: Google, Jung von Matt, Ogilvy, Heimat, Denkwerk, Mutabor, Peter Schmidt Group, TWT Interactive, Grey, BBDO, Demodern, Butter, webmatch, Michael Page, buntebrause, Palmer Hargreaves, OBI next, …
Unfortunatelly I was already booked out.
Universities
Middlesex University in London, UK and Kölner Design Akademie in Cologne, Germany
At least the quadruple of time I spend in museums studying the old masters, watching interviews of designers and legends, making tutorials online, experimenting offline, browsing design plattforms, reading specialist articles, talking to colleagues, testing software and hardware … I still continue that.
Design and AI Software I use
Figma
Photoshop
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Illustrator
Adobe XD
InDesign
Sketch
Procreate
ChatGPT
Adobe Firefly
Midjourney
6 Additional Reasons
Why agencies hire me
– I integrate seamlessly into existing teams and workflows
– I understand brand systems, not just screens
– I work discreetly, reliably, and without ego
– I can lead when needed — and step back when it serves the project
– I deliver work that holds up internally and publicly
6 Additional Reasons
Why clients hire me
– I bring clarity to complex brands and products
– I translate strategy into tangible design
– I balance aesthetics with usability and business goals
– I think long-term, not campaign-driven
– I’m a calm, trusted partner in critical phases
Social Responsibility
I see it as my responsibility to pass on financial blessing. My income gives me the chance to support 2 godchildren in Africa on a constant basis and aid agencies such as:
TARGET e.V., Doctors without borders, Engineers without borders, Compassion, Plan, SOS Kinderdorf and NABU.