Imagination in graphics

We celebrate the work of German illustrator Christoph Niemann.

Award winner, Lego-lover and imagination instigator Christoph Niemann’s creative portfolio is something of a visual smorgasbord.

An illustrator, graphic designer and author, Niemann’s straddles topics including politics, economics, art and modern life.

His unique blend of creativity has appeared on the covers of The New Yorker, Time, Wired, The New York Times Magazine and the American Illustrator.

Since speaking at Design Indaba Conference in 2006, Niemann has been inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, as well as winning multiple graphic design awards.

We look forward to welcoming Niemann back on stage at Design Indaba Conference 2013.

Here is a selection of his work, both highlighting and celebrating his distinctive design process.

At the window

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Caspar David Friedrich's Woman at the Window painting inspired Christoph Niemann's artwork for the cover of a German art magazine. >

16 Jun 12
20Q: Christoph Niemann

Q&A > Graphic Design & Illustration

20 Fun questions with illustrator Christoph Niemann. >

2 May 12
Abstraction

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

A collection of visual delight! Posts from Christoph Niemann's "Abstract City" blog is now available in book form, plus exclusive new work. >

11 Apr 12
Mapping the graphic route

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

“What. How. Why?” was the theme of the 2011 AGI Open, which took place in Barcelona from 3 to 4 October. Design Indaba was there. >

15 Nov 11
Christoph Niemann at AGI Open 2011

Video Interviews > Graphic Design & Illustration

Putting yourself in an extreme situation leads to more unexpected creative results, Christoph Niemann finds. >

20 Oct 11
Blog: Day 1 of AGI Open Barcelona

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Maps, books, processes and asking “how, what, why?” were some of the themes to emerge on day one of the AGI Open in Barcelona. >

4 Oct 11
Happy flow

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Lists, flowcharts and illustrations. Stefan G Bucher has designed a self-help manual for the creatively minded. >

21 Sep 11
City sketches

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Here’s a look at 72 hours at the Venice Art Biennale, as sketched by Christoph Niemann. >

11 Jun 11
Step into an art director’s shoes

Design News > Creative Economy / Graphic Design & Illustration

Renowned creatives were asked to customise a pair of Toms Shoes as part of the Art Directors Club’s Designism 4.0 annual forum. >

3 Apr 10
Blechman & Niemann: Collaboration is key

Talks > Graphic Design & Illustration

From concept to labour division, Nicholas Blechman and Christoph Niemann give a detailed account of the collaborative work experience. >

19 Oct 09
Travelling on trains with kids

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Illustrator Christoph Niemann’s new New York Times blog grabbed attention when he added these illustrations of subway travel with his sons. >

1 Nov 08
Gaining ground

Festival News > Architecture & Interiors / Craft / Fashion & Jewellery Design / Graphic Design & Illustration / Product Design

Each year the Design Indaba Conference gains impetus, assembling the world's most pioneering and perceptive minds. >

1 May 06
From the archives: Head for humour

Q&A > Graphic Design & Illustration

Christoph Niemann's pictures paint a thousand witty words. In this interview, we profile the illustrator's more serious side. >

1 Feb 06

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