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Maximilian Carl Stahl
Maximilian Carl Stahl
Maximilian Carl Stahl
My name is Maximilian — I am a Product Designer and Eco-Social Designer based in Italy, working collaboratively towards positive futures. My practice is inspired by a passion for healthy materials, purpose, good stories and the people behind them.
Services
Product Development
Developing functional and future-proof products that balance usability and repairability. I bring experience with objects across furniture, lighting, exhibition and mobility.
Design Research
Diving deep into problem spaces, contexts help discovering opportunities for change. I co-design individually with stakeholders for ideal results.
Model Making
The first step towards a successful project, visualizing, giving form and feel to abstract ideas. I am strong with rapid prototyping, 3D Modeling, renders and final material models.
Workshop Lead
My social skills allow me to guide participants towards a shared goal. Experience from several implemented workshops shows my skills to motivate and inspire.
Visual Identity
Creating thoughtful, cohesive brand identities that reflect your story and values, from logo design and typography to color palettes and brand guidelines.
Graphic Design
Designing visuals for both digital and print, including social media assets, lookbooks, packaging, posters, and other creative collateral.
Photo & Video
Capturing authentic, atmospheric visuals that enhance your project and tell a story — including editorial, documentary, product, and brand photography.
Services
Product Development
Developing functional and future-proof products that balance usability and repairability. I bring experience with objects across furniture, lighting, exhibition and mobility.
Design Research
Diving deep into problem spaces, contexts help discovering opportunities for change. I co-design individually with stakeholders for ideal results.
Model Making
The first step towards a successful project, visualizing, giving form and feel to abstract ideas. I am strong with rapid prototyping, 3D Modeling, renders and final material models.
Workshop Lead
My social skills allow me to guide participants towards a shared goal. Experience from several implemented workshops shows my skills to motivate and inspire.
Visual Identity
Creating thoughtful, cohesive brand identities that reflect your story and values, from logo design and typography to color palettes and brand guidelines.
Graphic Design
Designing visuals for both digital and print, including social media assets, lookbooks, packaging, posters, and other creative collateral.
Photo & Video
Capturing authentic, atmospheric visuals that enhance your project and tell a story — including editorial, documentary, product, and brand photography.
Professional Experience
Freelance Designer
Germany & International
2020 - present
Working with associations, cooperatives and cultural institutions to craft visual identities, photography and social interactions that tell authentic stories. Projects range from public interventions to editorial design.
Freelance Designer
Germany & International
2020 - present
Working with associations, cooperatives and cultural institutions to craft visual identities, photography and social interactions that tell authentic stories. Projects range from public interventions to editorial design.
Design Internship
ECHO Soil, Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Unibz Bolzano
2023
Working in collaboration with soil scientists to support usability and communication of citizen science. As a creative lead I shaped the projects visual & material outcomes and designed a project exhibition at Grassi Museum.
Design Internship
ECHO Soil, Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Unibz Bolzano
2023
Working in collaboration with soil scientists to support usability and communication of citizen science. As a creative lead I shaped the projects visual & material outcomes and designed a project exhibition at Grassi Museum.
Designer & Researcher
Robert Pludra Design Studio, Warsaw
2023
Market research, concept & realization of product and exhibition design. 3D modeling and visualization for project presentations with international clients.
Designer & Researcher
Robert Pludra Design Studio, Warsaw
2023
Market research, concept & realization of product and exhibition design. 3D modeling and visualization for project presentations with international clients.
Erasmus+ Coordinator & Workshop Design Assistant
Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw
2022
Organized social events of the Erasmus community, co-created and curated a group art exhibition. Design assistant in experimental wood workshop of the Faculty of Design & Art.
Erasmus+ Coordinator & Workshop Design Assistant
Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw
2022
Organized social events of the Erasmus community, co-created and curated a group art exhibition. Design assistant in experimental wood workshop of the Faculty of Design & Art.
Practical Semester Internship
Jehs + Laub Design Studio, Stuttgart
2016, 2019
Deep dive into high-quality furniture and lighting design. Working for international brands to develop innovative, longlasting products. 3D modeling and visualizations for project presentations.
Practical Semester Internship
Jehs + Laub Design Studio, Stuttgart
2016, 2019
Deep dive into high-quality furniture and lighting design. Working for international brands to develop innovative, longlasting products. 3D modeling and visualizations for project presentations.
Design Internship
Henssler & Schultheiss Full-Service Design Agency, Schwäbisch Gmünd
2016, 2019
First touchpoints with a holistic design approach. Building up my creative skills in a demanding and supportive work environment. 3D modeling and visualizations for project presentations.
Design Internship
Henssler & Schultheiss Full-Service Design Agency, Schwäbisch Gmünd
2016, 2019
First touchpoints with a holistic design approach. Building up my creative skills in a demanding and supportive work environment. 3D modeling and visualizations for project presentations.
Software Skills
Rhinoceros
3D modeling
Cinema4D
3D modeling
Keyshot
Rendering & Visualizations
Photoshop & Lightroom
Image editing
Illustrator
Graphic design
Premiere
Videomaking
InDesign
Layout & editorial
Figma
General Design Tool
Framer
No-code web design
Milestones
2026
'Was lange wert' Pop-Up
Exhibitor 'Fragment.Objects'
2026
Green Concept Award
Selected Finalist
2025
Tabula Rasa Program
Project Funding Recipient
2024
Grassi Museum Leipzig
Exhibitor in 'Futures'
2023
Make Me! Design Award
Winner at Łódż Design Festival
2022
Green Concept Award
Selected Winner
2022
'Pierogi&Perla' Show
Duo Art Exhibition