
2026
presentOS
Culture, Technology, Design
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Brand Strategy, Visual Identity, Website Design and Development
Salomon
2022
New official logo for the visual identity of the world’s leading outdoor brand. In collaboration with David Benedek, Ricardo Ferrol and the team at Salomon in Annecy, France. The rebranding made its debut at the Olympics Winter Games in Beijing. Explore case study →
New official logo for the visual identity of the world’s leading outdoor brand. In collaboration with David Benedek, Ricardo Ferrol and the team at Salomon in Annecy, France. The rebranding made its debut at the Olympics Winter Games in Beijing. →
Mugler
2019–2025
For Mugler Paris, Hugo redesigned its visual identity and refined the official wordmark, logos, and iconic star, commissioned by creative director Casey Cadwallader. Explore case study →
For Mugler Paris, Hugo redesigned its visual identity and refined the official wordmark, logos, and iconic star, commissioned by creative director Casey Cadwallader. →
LỰU ĐẠN
2022–2024
Art direction, logo design, spirit animal graphics for LỰU ĐẠN, Kwaidan Editions’ Hung La’s new fashion label, available exclusively on Ssense. Plus development and design of the e-commerce website. Design support by Sarah Discours.
Art direction, logo design, spirit animal graphics for LỰU ĐẠN, Kwaidan Editions’ Hung La’s new fashion label, available exclusively on Ssense. Plus development and design of the e-commerce website. Design support by Sarah Discours.


“The way we look at the LỰU ĐẠN man, he’s a bad boy but he’s got a big heart. There’s an emotional intelligence to him. It’s not just surface, it’s not the kung fu gangster you know; there’s depth to this man, and there’s spirituality to him as well.”
PRESENT
2016–
The word PRESENT and its many meanings are building the pillars of the project: Hugo founded PRESENT in 2016 in NYC. It’s his publishing project and global community. Hugo builds tools to support Modern Makers: from the print magazine and digital platform, to in-depth podcasts and regular workshops.
Hugo founded his PRESENT brand in 2016 in NYC. It’s his publishing project and global community. Hugo builds tools to support Modern Makers: from the print magazine and digital platform, to in-depth podcasts and regular workshops.




Apple
2020–2021
Hugo was hired by Apple to consult and design on different high-value projects, including iPad, Watch, and the iPhone Pro, where he worked on the campaign and hardware art direction, including wallpaper research and design.
Hugo was hired by Apple to consult and design on projects, including iPad, Watch, and the iPhone Pro, where he worked on campaign, hardware art direction and wallpaper design.



Colors Studios
2019
Visual identity with custom typeface for COLORS, the celebrated music platform with over 8 million subscribers. Design support by Sarah Discours. Special thanks to Steve Legrand and Philipp Starcke.
Visual identity with custom typeface for COLORS, the celebrated music platform with over 8 million subscribers. Design support by Sarah Discours. Special thanks to Steve Legrand and Philipp Starcke.





District Vision
2017–2020
Graphic design and branding work for District Vision, the New York based mindful eyewear and performance lifestyle brand. Hand drawn icon by Filip Pagowski.
Graphic design and branding work for District Vision, the New York based mindful eyewear and performance lifestyle brand. Hand drawn icon by Filip Pagowski.


Newfoundation
2022–
Art direction, design and development of all visual identities, websites and UI/UX of the Newfoundation ecosystem, including the newOS application, Newforum podcast, Newcoin protocal, a decentralised AI system for creators. Explore case study →
Art direction, design and development of all visual identities, websites and UI/UX of the Newfoundation ecosystem, including the newOS application, Newforum podcast, Newcoin protocal, a decentralised AI system for creators. →
Shoe for Nike
2018
Concept and design development for a Berlin-themed Nike Air Max. I was approached by Nike with a shoe concept based on the question: what makes Berlin truly unique to you? Explore case study →
Concept and design development for a Berlin-themed Nike Air Max. I was approached by Nike with a shoe concept based on the question: what makes Berlin truly unique to you? →
“The Air Max 180 BLN is a celebration of Berlin’s unique nightlife and music culture, a constant reminder of the rhythm of progress. Its neon elements reference the reverberating rays of light synonymous with club life, and juxtapose those against a gray upper reminiscent of Berlin’s brutalist architecture.”
Aroma Pitch
2010–2021
Over the span of 10 years I designed artworks for techno trio Aroma Pitch, recently published by Public Possession. For their live show at HÖR I designed and screenprinted a limited AP x PRESENT uniform.
Over the span of 10 years I designed artworks for techno trio Aroma Pitch, recently published by Public Possession. For their live show at HÖR I designed and screenprinted a limited AP x PRESENT uniform.







Adidas
2019
Concept, art direction and graphic design for the campaign of the new capsule collection of PAUL POGBA for Adidas, shot in the catacombs of a stadium in Manchester, UK.
Concept, art direction and graphic design for the campaign of the new capsule collection of PAUL POGBA for Adidas, shot in the catacombs of a stadium in Manchester, UK.


Cologne Sessions
2011–2021
Cologne Sessions is a party co-founded by Hugo with his friends Magnus and Mitch in 2011. Art direction and design of the visual identity, including the monthly posters.
Cologne Sessions is a party co-founded by Hugo with his friends Magnus and Mitch in 2011. Art direction and design of the visual identity, including the monthly posters.










Leorosa
2018–2021
Visual identity, art direction, website and e-commerce design and development for Leorosa. Special thanks to Paolina Leccese and Julian Taffel.
Visual identity, art direction, website and e-commerce design and development for Leorosa. Special thanks to Paolina Leccese and Julian Taffel.





Bilderbuch
2017–2019
Bilderbuch is Austria’s hottest export since Falco and one of the most successful german-speaking bands of the decade. Art direction and design of the overall visual identity for the Magic Life album, including all single covers, tour posters, merchandise and a custom typeface.
Bilderbuch is Austria’s hottest export since Falco and one of the most successful german-speaking bands of the decade. Art direction and design of the overall visual identity for the Magic Life album, including all single covers, tour posters, merchandise and a custom typeface.






Sies Marjan
2016–2017
Visual identity with custom type logo and printed matter for Sies Marjan, NYC, with and for 2x4. Photography by Bruce Weber.
Visual identity with custom type logo and printed matter for Sies Marjan, NYC, with and for 2x4. Photography by Bruce Weber.





PIQTO United
2011
Extensive visual identity for the self-founded local football club PIQTO United. Visualizing true team spirit with individual hand-made jerseys that build a collective form once the group is united.
Extensive visual identity for the self-founded local football club PIQTO United. Visualizing true team spirit with individual hand-made jerseys that build a collective form once the group is united.





Thank you.
Index

2026
presentOS
Culture, Technology, Design
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Brand Strategy, Visual Identity, Website Design and Development
2024
Mugler Rebrand
Fashion, Design
Visual Identity, Logo Design

2023
PRESENT Issue 3
Culture
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Editorial Design, Publishing

2022–2024
LỰU ĐẠN
Fashion
Art Direction, Visual Identity, Logo Design, Website Design and Development
Art direction, logo design, spirit animal graphics for LỰU ĐẠN, Kwaidan Editions’ Hung La’s new fashion label, available exclusively on Ssense. Plus development and design of the e-commerce website. Design support by Sarah Discours.
2022–
Newfoundation
Technology
Creative Direction, Visual Identity, Logo Design, Website Design and Development
Art direction, design and development of all visual identities, websites and UI/UX of the Newfoundation ecosystem, including the newOS application, Newforum podcast, Newcoin protocal, a decentralised AI system for creators.

2022
Salomon
Sports
Art Direction, Visual Identity
New official logo for the visual identity of the world’s leading outdoor brand. In collaboration with David Benedek, Ricardo Ferrol and the team at Salomon in Annecy, France. The rebranding made its debut at the Olympics Winter Games in Beijing.
2021
BetterTogether
Arts
BetterTogether platform for creativity and charity, together with my sister Marina Hoppmann.
2021
HiPeople
Technology
Visual Identity
Art direction, visual identity, website design and development for HiPeople.
2021
Original Feelings
Sports
Visual Identity, Website Design and Development
Visual identity and website for Original Feelings yoga studio, in collaboration with Sarah Discours.

2021
PRESENT Issue 2
Culture
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Editorial Design
PRESENT Issue 2. Publishing, Creative Direction, Design and Editing. Associate Art Director: Sarah Discours.

2021
Tom Król Poster
Arts
Poster for artist Tom Król’s exhibition at Ungefähr5 in Cologne

2020–2021
Apple
Technology
Art Direction, Visual Identity
Hugo was hired by Apple to consult and design on different high-value projects, including iPad, Watch, and the iPhone Pro, where he worked on the campaign and hardware art direction, including wallpaper research and design.

2019
Adidas
Sports
Art Direction
Concept, art direction and graphic design for the campaign of the new capsule collection of PAUL POGBA for Adidas, shot in the catacombs of a stadium in Manchester, UK.

2019
Colors Studios
Music
Art Direction, Visual Identity, Website Design and Development
Visual identity with custom typeface for COLORS, the celebrated music platform with over 8 million subscribers. Design support by Sarah Discours. Special thanks to Steve Legrand and Philipp Starcke.

2019–2025
Mugler
Fashion
Art Direction, Visual Identity, Logo Design, Website Design and Development
For Mugler Paris, Hugo redesigned its visual identity and refined the official wordmark, logos, and iconic star, commissioned by creative director Casey Cadwallader.

2019
PRESENT Issue 1
Culture
Creative Direction, Editorial Design, Publishing
PRESENT Issue 1. Publishing, Creative Direction, Design and Editing. Associate Art Director: Sarah Discours.

2018
Annenmaykantereit
Music
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Visual Identity, Editorial Design, Poster Design, Typography
Art Direction, visual identity, custom typeface, campaign, record covers, for Annenmaykantereit.

2018
A·P·R· 005
Music
Typography, Art Direction
Record design for A•P•R• 005

2018
Bonaparte
Music
Editorial Design, Art Direction
Visual identity, campaign design, record designs for Bonaparte.

2018–2021
Leorosa
Fashion
Visual Identity, Art Direction, Website Design and Development, Logo Design
Visual identity, art direction, website and e-commerce design and development for Leorosa. Special thanks to Paolina Leccese and Julian Taffel.

2018
Shoe for Nike
Sports
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Brand Strategy
Concept and design development for a Berlin-themed Nike Air Max. I was approached by Nike with a shoe concept based on the question: what makes Berlin truly unique to you?

2018
Pollerwiesen
Music
Visual Identity, Logo Design
Graphic design for Pollerwiesen festival

2018
Present Products
Design
Present Products

2018
Robert Grunenberg Berlin
Visual identity and website for Robert Grunenberg Berlin.

2018
Wunderkind
Fashion
Logo Design, Visual Identity
Visual identity, art direction, graphic design for Wunderkind.

2018
ZERO Foundation
Arts
Logo Design
Visual identity, books, posters, website for ZERO foundation. (Special thanks: Philipp Engel)

2017–2019
Bilderbuch
Music
Art Direction, Visual Identity, Typography, Logo Design
Bilderbuch is Austria’s hottest export since Falco and one of the most successful german-speaking bands of the decade. Art direction and design of the overall visual identity for the Magic Life album, including all single covers, tour posters, merchandise and a custom typeface.

2017
Dillon
Music
Website Design and Development, Art Direction
Website for Dillon.

2017–2020
District Vision
Sports, Fashion
Brand Strategy, Website Design and Development
Graphic design and branding work for District Vision, the New York based mindful eyewear and performance lifestyle brand. Hand drawn icon by Filip Pagowski.

2017
Cologne Sessions
Cologne Sessions poster for DJ Stingray.

2017
Louise Friedlaender
Fashion
Visual Identity
Visual identity for Louise Friedlaender.

2017
Bilderbuch
Music
Visual Identity, Website Design and Development
Art Direction and design of the overall visual identity for the MAGIC LIFE album by BILDERBUCH. (2017–2019)

2017
Samson Young Book
Arts
Editorial Design, Art Direction
Samson Young book for Kunsthalle Düsseldorf

2016
Apple Soho Lecture
Life, Speaking
Lecture at APPLE Soho

2016
Fondazione Prada
Arts
Editorial Design, Art Direction
Fondazione Prada. With and for 2x4.

2016
Foundation of PRESENT
“The word PRESENT and its many meanings are building the pillars of the project.” Hugo founded his PRESENT brand in 2016 in NYC. It’s his publishing project and global community. Hugo builds tools to support Modern Makers: from the print magazine and digital platform, to in-depth podcasts and regular workshops.

2016
Friday Nights at Studio672
Friday Nights at Studio672

2016
Nike New York Pioneer Club
Logo reenactment for New York Pioneer Club for Nike, with District Vision

2016
PARADIS
Typography
PARADIS typeface

2016–
PRESENT
Culture
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Editorial Design, Publishing
The word PRESENT and its many meanings are building the pillars of the project: Hugo founded PRESENT in 2016 in NYC. It’s his publishing project and global community. Hugo builds tools to support Modern Makers: from the print magazine and digital platform, to in-depth podcasts and regular workshops.

2016–2017
Sies Marjan
Fashion
Visual Identity, Logo Design, Typography
Visual identity with custom type logo and printed matter for Sies Marjan, NYC, with and for 2x4. Photography by Bruce Weber.

2016
TEXTURE
Music
Editorial Design, Typography, Visual Identity
Posters for TEXTURE techno and house parties in Detroit, USA.

2015
Joining 2x4 in New York City
Life
Thank you 2x4 and NYC!

2015
A·P·R· 003
Music
Art Direction, Visual Identity
Vinyl record design A•P•R• 003, Present From A Small Distant World

2015
A·P·R· 004
Music
Art Direction, Typography
Record design for Aroma Pitch (A•P•R• 004) with custom typeface.

2015
Finery London
Fashion
VUCA typeface for Finery London
2015
Kunststiftung NRW
Arts
Visual Identity, Logo Design
Visual Identity für Kunststifung NRW’s 25-years jubilee project. 25 posters for 25 museums in 25 cities. (2013–2015)

2015
VUCA Finery London
Fashion
Typography
VUCA typeface for Finery London

2014
BÖWER
Design
Poster Design, Editorial Design, Art Direction
BÖWER catalogue and posters. (2014)

2014
Brachum Kunstpreis
Arts
Visual Identity
Visual identity and website for Brachum Kunstpreis.

2014
Carhartt Book
Fashion
Editorial Design
Carhartt book Moving Mountains with Alexander Basile.

2014
ComeTogether Festival
Culture
Editorial Design
Oversized screen printed poster/magazine for the jubilee of ComeTogether Festival.

2014
GQ Italia
Culture
Art Direction, Brand Strategy, Typography, Editorial Design
Redesign of GQ Italia, with and for Meiré und Meiré. (2014)

2013
Anarchive
Arts
Poster for artist Béla Pablo Janssen

2013
MOFF Magazine Design
Arts
Editorial Design, Art Direction
Art Direction and design of MOFF Magazine Issue 9 (2013)

2012
AIGA Chigago Video
Culture
Commissioned Video Portrait for AIGA Chigago

2012
Brandeins
Culture
Agency: Meiré und Meiré
Cover for Brandeins magazine, with and for Meiré und Meiré.

2012
Interview Magazine Germany
Culture
Editorial Design
Editorial and graphic design for the first issues of Interview Magazine Germany, with and for Meiré und Meiré. (2011)

2012
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Culture
Editorial Design
Logo and Editorial Design for Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Equity

2011–2021
Cologne Sessions
Music
Art Direction, Visual Identity
Cologne Sessions is a party co-founded by Hugo with his friends Magnus and Mitch in 2011. Art direction and design of the visual identity, including the monthly posters.
2011
Graduated from ECAL
Life

2011
PIQTO United
Sports
Visual Identity, Art Direction
Extensive visual identity for the self-founded local football club PIQTO United. Visualizing true team spirit with individual hand-made jerseys that build a collective form once the group is united.

2010
032c Website

2010
Alexander Basile
Arts
Editorial Design, Art Direction
Book design for Alexander Basile: Emerging Scultpures (2013)

2010–2021
Aroma Pitch
Music
Art Direction
Over the span of 10 years I designed artworks for techno trio Aroma Pitch, recently published by Public Possession. For their live show at HÖR I designed and screenprinted a limited AP x PRESENT uniform.

2010
EIN DU Book
Arts
Editorial Design
Book design for artists Dennis Freischlad and Béla Pablo Janssen (2013)

2010
Grace Jones Typeface
Design
Typography, Visual Identity
Visual Identity project on one of my personal heros and legend, Jamaican singer and actress Grace Jones. While studying at ECAL, 2009

2010
Piqto
DJ Funk for Piqto, drawing (2009)

2010
VUCA
Typography
VUCA typeface. While studying at ECAL, 2009

2006
Visiting Adrian Frutiger’s Home
Life
Visiting my personal hero Adrian Frutiger’s house in Berne, Switzerland (2006)

2005
KAVIVA Typeface
KAVIVA, typeface (2005)

2005–2009
PIQTO Clothing Brand
Fashion
Graphic design for own apparel brand PIQTO Clothing: Hummingbird’s (2005–2009)

2005
PIQTO Visual Identity
Fashion
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Visual Identity, Logo Design, Poster Design, Editorial Design, Typography, Website Design and Development, Publishing
Visual Identity for own apparel brand PIQTO Clothing (2005)

2005
Vatos Cologne
Culture
Brand Strategy
Vatos Cologne → more

2004
Early Wordmark
Design
Logo Design, Visual Identity
Early wordmark, first experimental years in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (2004)

2004
Herrliches Script
Typography
Herrliches Script, typeface (2004) One of Hugo’s earliest typefaces, built in Fontlab. 85k+ downloads on dafont.com and used by various international brands.

1996
Fortuna Köln
Life
Young Hugo happy in the rain, playing for SC Fortuna Köln from 1996–2002. And the love for the sport never died.

1992
Chicago Bulls
At some point I starting drawing hundreds of Chicago Bulls logos as a kid: first logo love! (1992-1994)

1988
Born in Cologne
Life
My parents turning all sorts of challenges in life into something positive and productive is my biggest inspiration, and the base of my work and how I choose to go through life. (Cologne, 1988)