hello, I’m
Jacob Tessmann
from Cologne.
My heart is set on good design, strong typography and well thought-out concepts, especially when it comes to major topics.
2025
> I’m a student and tutor at the Münster School of Design.
> as a student, I’m interested in how design can play a role in topics that matter to me.
> as an intern at Letterwish, I am learning the art of traditional letterpress printing.
> as a tutor, I provide an introduction to digital representation techniques – both practical and theoretical – and guide students through the fundamentals of digital media.
> as a exchange student, I’m attending the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences to challenge myself typographically and deepen my skills in editorial design.
2024
> together with Hannah Orth and Alina Schrohe, I developed a campaign that serves as a voice for open youth and child welfare in the Muensterland, aiming to raise awareness of their issues and challenges
> participation in the poster project »Beyond Posters« – a collaborative project that explores the exchange between German and Australian poster designers
2022
> at the creative agency »Das Hochhaus« in Cologne, I developed the packaging graphics for the new food product »Churros« by Cookie Bros.
> internship at Studio Weichselbaumer in Passau – responsible for assistant directing and editing in various film projects.