About
Max, a versatile German creator, crafts practical, fascinating, and elegant items. Originally from Germany, raised in Austria, he currently resides and operates in New York City.
Max's path deviates somewhat from the norm. Commencing his career by leaving high school at 15, he intended to be a software engineer. Upon discovering his lack of aptitude, Max began learning design on his own when he was 16. Several years later, he has become a designer, entrepreneur, speaker, guide, and creator.
Max serves as a co-founder for Semplice™, an elite portfolio system and network composed of the world's foremost designers, who work with renowned companies like HUGE, BBDO, Tumblr, Disney, Apple, Firstborn, Unit9, R/GA, Razorfish, and more. Launched in 2014, Semplice has drawn the crème de la crème of creative professionals, crafting a Showcase that is sought-after by leading organizations, admired by fellow creators, and often cited by up-and-coming talents.
He additionally holds the position of co-CEO at Carbonmade, assisting over 2 million individuals in starting their customized digital portfolio. A variety of creative professionals – including photographers, makeup artists, concept artists, designers, illustrators, and others – utilize Carbonmade to effortlessly and swiftly create stunning websites.
Recently, Max established mymind.com, a privacy-centric platform that utilizes AI to assist in storing and retrieving essential memories. The mymind user base rapidly expanded in its beta phase and has consistently experienced substantial growth since its formal debut.
Max composes articles on design and efficiency in his newsletter and on DESK, an internet publication accessed by countless designers and innovators monthly. Established in 2016, DESK has become a reputable source for individuals seeking to stretch their minds and discover fresh viewpoints on design and inventiveness.
He additionally authored a book, Let’s Go to NYC, that assists creatives in maneuvering the visa procedure and organizing their relocation to New York.
Earlier, Max held the position of artistic director & principal product designer at Spotify in New York. During this period, Spotify's user base expanded from 15 million to over 70 million, establishing itself as the top music streaming platform globally.
Establishing his initial design studio, Max took great pride in creating products and services for clients like Red Bull, Google, NASA, BMW, Wacom, Sony, Fantasy Interactive, Stinkdigital, Toyota, Ralph Lauren, and Bwin, among others.
Nowadays, Max's group has impacted and molded items utilized and cherished by a multitude. Besides creating and overseeing their own goods, House of van Schneider takes on a couple of customers annually, among them being NASA recently.
Max received accolades as the Designer of the Year from net magazine and Art Director of the Year from Awwwards. Additionally, he was part of the AIGA NYC Board of Directors and an advocate, advisor, and mentor for various global initiatives such as Cannes Lions, HyperIsland, Art Directors Club, and the FWA.
Besides his coaching endeavors, Max serves as a consultant and artistic director at Memomi. He has been instrumental in shaping the brand and guiding the user experience to develop the pioneering digital mirror software platform named Memory Mirror. Memomi's goal is to transform the way people interact with shopping, and it has recently debuted with renowned partners like Intel, IBM, Sony, and Panasonic.
Max’s compositions have appeared in Wired, GQ Germany, FastCompany, Inc Magazine, net Magazine, Computer Arts, FirstRound Capital, BusinessInsider, Washington Post, and TheNextWeb, to name a few.
About
Max, a versatile German creator, crafts practical, fascinating, and elegant items. Originally from Germany, raised in Austria, he currently resides and operates in New York City.
Max's path deviates somewhat from the norm. Commencing his career by leaving high school at 15, he intended to be a software engineer. Upon discovering his lack of aptitude, Max began learning design on his own when he was 16. Several years later, he has become a designer, entrepreneur, speaker, guide, and creator.
Max serves as a co-founder for Semplice™, an elite portfolio system and network composed of the world's foremost designers, who work with renowned companies like HUGE, BBDO, Tumblr, Disney, Apple, Firstborn, Unit9, R/GA, Razorfish, and more. Launched in 2014, Semplice has drawn the crème de la crème of creative professionals, crafting a Showcase that is sought-after by leading organizations, admired by fellow creators, and often cited by up-and-coming talents.
He additionally holds the position of co-CEO at Carbonmade, assisting over 2 million individuals in starting their customized digital portfolio. A variety of creative professionals – including photographers, makeup artists, concept artists, designers, illustrators, and others – utilize Carbonmade to effortlessly and swiftly create stunning websites.
Recently, Max established mymind.com, a privacy-centric platform that utilizes AI to assist in storing and retrieving essential memories. The mymind user base rapidly expanded in its beta phase and has consistently experienced substantial growth since its formal debut.
Max composes articles on design and efficiency in his newsletter and on DESK, an internet publication accessed by countless designers and innovators monthly. Established in 2016, DESK has become a reputable source for individuals seeking to stretch their minds and discover fresh viewpoints on design and inventiveness.
He additionally authored a book, Let’s Go to NYC, that assists creatives in maneuvering the visa procedure and organizing their relocation to New York.
Earlier, Max held the position of artistic director & principal product designer at Spotify in New York. During this period, Spotify's user base expanded from 15 million to over 70 million, establishing itself as the top music streaming platform globally.
Establishing his initial design studio, Max took great pride in creating products and services for clients like Red Bull, Google, NASA, BMW, Wacom, Sony, Fantasy Interactive, Stinkdigital, Toyota, Ralph Lauren, and Bwin, among others.
Nowadays, Max's group has impacted and molded items utilized and cherished by a multitude. Besides creating and overseeing their own goods, House of van Schneider takes on a couple of customers annually, among them being NASA recently.
Max received accolades as the Designer of the Year from net magazine and Art Director of the Year from Awwwards. Additionally, he was part of the AIGA NYC Board of Directors and an advocate, advisor, and mentor for various global initiatives such as Cannes Lions, HyperIsland, Art Directors Club, and the FWA.
Besides his coaching endeavors, Max serves as a consultant and artistic director at Memomi. He has been instrumental in shaping the brand and guiding the user experience to develop the pioneering digital mirror software platform named Memory Mirror. Memomi's goal is to transform the way people interact with shopping, and it has recently debuted with renowned partners like Intel, IBM, Sony, and Panasonic.
Max’s compositions have appeared in Wired, GQ Germany, FastCompany, Inc Magazine, net Magazine, Computer Arts, FirstRound Capital, BusinessInsider, Washington Post, and TheNextWeb, to name a few.
About
Max, a versatile German creator, crafts practical, fascinating, and elegant items. Originally from Germany, raised in Austria, he currently resides and operates in New York City.
Max's path deviates somewhat from the norm. Commencing his career by leaving high school at 15, he intended to be a software engineer. Upon discovering his lack of aptitude, Max began learning design on his own when he was 16. Several years later, he has become a designer, entrepreneur, speaker, guide, and creator.
Max serves as a co-founder for Semplice™, an elite portfolio system and network composed of the world's foremost designers, who work with renowned companies like HUGE, BBDO, Tumblr, Disney, Apple, Firstborn, Unit9, R/GA, Razorfish, and more. Launched in 2014, Semplice has drawn the crème de la crème of creative professionals, crafting a Showcase that is sought-after by leading organizations, admired by fellow creators, and often cited by up-and-coming talents.
He additionally holds the position of co-CEO at Carbonmade, assisting over 2 million individuals in starting their customized digital portfolio. A variety of creative professionals – including photographers, makeup artists, concept artists, designers, illustrators, and others – utilize Carbonmade to effortlessly and swiftly create stunning websites.
Recently, Max established mymind.com, a privacy-centric platform that utilizes AI to assist in storing and retrieving essential memories. The mymind user base rapidly expanded in its beta phase and has consistently experienced substantial growth since its formal debut.
Max composes articles on design and efficiency in his newsletter and on DESK, an internet publication accessed by countless designers and innovators monthly. Established in 2016, DESK has become a reputable source for individuals seeking to stretch their minds and discover fresh viewpoints on design and inventiveness.
He additionally authored a book, Let’s Go to NYC, that assists creatives in maneuvering the visa procedure and organizing their relocation to New York.
Earlier, Max held the position of artistic director & principal product designer at Spotify in New York. During this period, Spotify's user base expanded from 15 million to over 70 million, establishing itself as the top music streaming platform globally.
Establishing his initial design studio, Max took great pride in creating products and services for clients like Red Bull, Google, NASA, BMW, Wacom, Sony, Fantasy Interactive, Stinkdigital, Toyota, Ralph Lauren, and Bwin, among others.
Nowadays, Max's group has impacted and molded items utilized and cherished by a multitude. Besides creating and overseeing their own goods, House of van Schneider takes on a couple of customers annually, among them being NASA recently.
Max received accolades as the Designer of the Year from net magazine and Art Director of the Year from Awwwards. Additionally, he was part of the AIGA NYC Board of Directors and an advocate, advisor, and mentor for various global initiatives such as Cannes Lions, HyperIsland, Art Directors Club, and the FWA.
Besides his coaching endeavors, Max serves as a consultant and artistic director at Memomi. He has been instrumental in shaping the brand and guiding the user experience to develop the pioneering digital mirror software platform named Memory Mirror. Memomi's goal is to transform the way people interact with shopping, and it has recently debuted with renowned partners like Intel, IBM, Sony, and Panasonic.
Max’s compositions have appeared in Wired, GQ Germany, FastCompany, Inc Magazine, net Magazine, Computer Arts, FirstRound Capital, BusinessInsider, Washington Post, and TheNextWeb, to name a few.
About
Max, a versatile German creator, crafts practical, fascinating, and elegant items. Originally from Germany, raised in Austria, he currently resides and operates in New York City.
Max's path deviates somewhat from the norm. Commencing his career by leaving high school at 15, he intended to be a software engineer. Upon discovering his lack of aptitude, Max began learning design on his own when he was 16. Several years later, he has become a designer, entrepreneur, speaker, guide, and creator.
Max serves as a co-founder for Semplice™, an elite portfolio system and network composed of the world's foremost designers, who work with renowned companies like HUGE, BBDO, Tumblr, Disney, Apple, Firstborn, Unit9, R/GA, Razorfish, and more. Launched in 2014, Semplice has drawn the crème de la crème of creative professionals, crafting a Showcase that is sought-after by leading organizations, admired by fellow creators, and often cited by up-and-coming talents.
He additionally holds the position of co-CEO at Carbonmade, assisting over 2 million individuals in starting their customized digital portfolio. A variety of creative professionals – including photographers, makeup artists, concept artists, designers, illustrators, and others – utilize Carbonmade to effortlessly and swiftly create stunning websites.
Recently, Max established mymind.com, a privacy-centric platform that utilizes AI to assist in storing and retrieving essential memories. The mymind user base rapidly expanded in its beta phase and has consistently experienced substantial growth since its formal debut.
Max composes articles on design and efficiency in his newsletter and on DESK, an internet publication accessed by countless designers and innovators monthly. Established in 2016, DESK has become a reputable source for individuals seeking to stretch their minds and discover fresh viewpoints on design and inventiveness.
He additionally authored a book, Let’s Go to NYC, that assists creatives in maneuvering the visa procedure and organizing their relocation to New York.
Earlier, Max held the position of artistic director & principal product designer at Spotify in New York. During this period, Spotify's user base expanded from 15 million to over 70 million, establishing itself as the top music streaming platform globally.
Establishing his initial design studio, Max took great pride in creating products and services for clients like Red Bull, Google, NASA, BMW, Wacom, Sony, Fantasy Interactive, Stinkdigital, Toyota, Ralph Lauren, and Bwin, among others.
Nowadays, Max's group has impacted and molded items utilized and cherished by a multitude. Besides creating and overseeing their own goods, House of van Schneider takes on a couple of customers annually, among them being NASA recently.
Max received accolades as the Designer of the Year from net magazine and Art Director of the Year from Awwwards. Additionally, he was part of the AIGA NYC Board of Directors and an advocate, advisor, and mentor for various global initiatives such as Cannes Lions, HyperIsland, Art Directors Club, and the FWA.
Besides his coaching endeavors, Max serves as a consultant and artistic director at Memomi. He has been instrumental in shaping the brand and guiding the user experience to develop the pioneering digital mirror software platform named Memory Mirror. Memomi's goal is to transform the way people interact with shopping, and it has recently debuted with renowned partners like Intel, IBM, Sony, and Panasonic.
Max’s compositions have appeared in Wired, GQ Germany, FastCompany, Inc Magazine, net Magazine, Computer Arts, FirstRound Capital, BusinessInsider, Washington Post, and TheNextWeb, to name a few.
About
Max, a versatile German creator, crafts practical, fascinating, and elegant items. Originally from Germany, raised in Austria, he currently resides and operates in New York City.
Max's path deviates somewhat from the norm. Commencing his career by leaving high school at 15, he intended to be a software engineer. Upon discovering his lack of aptitude, Max began learning design on his own when he was 16. Several years later, he has become a designer, entrepreneur, speaker, guide, and creator.
Max serves as a co-founder for Semplice™, an elite portfolio system and network composed of the world's foremost designers, who work with renowned companies like HUGE, BBDO, Tumblr, Disney, Apple, Firstborn, Unit9, R/GA, Razorfish, and more. Launched in 2014, Semplice has drawn the crème de la crème of creative professionals, crafting a Showcase that is sought-after by leading organizations, admired by fellow creators, and often cited by up-and-coming talents.
He additionally holds the position of co-CEO at Carbonmade, assisting over 2 million individuals in starting their customized digital portfolio. A variety of creative professionals – including photographers, makeup artists, concept artists, designers, illustrators, and others – utilize Carbonmade to effortlessly and swiftly create stunning websites.
Recently, Max established mymind.com, a privacy-centric platform that utilizes AI to assist in storing and retrieving essential memories. The mymind user base rapidly expanded in its beta phase and has consistently experienced substantial growth since its formal debut.
Max composes articles on design and efficiency in his newsletter and on DESK, an internet publication accessed by countless designers and innovators monthly. Established in 2016, DESK has become a reputable source for individuals seeking to stretch their minds and discover fresh viewpoints on design and inventiveness.
He additionally authored a book, Let’s Go to NYC, that assists creatives in maneuvering the visa procedure and organizing their relocation to New York.
Earlier, Max held the position of artistic director & principal product designer at Spotify in New York. During this period, Spotify's user base expanded from 15 million to over 70 million, establishing itself as the top music streaming platform globally.
Establishing his initial design studio, Max took great pride in creating products and services for clients like Red Bull, Google, NASA, BMW, Wacom, Sony, Fantasy Interactive, Stinkdigital, Toyota, Ralph Lauren, and Bwin, among others.
Nowadays, Max's group has impacted and molded items utilized and cherished by a multitude. Besides creating and overseeing their own goods, House of van Schneider takes on a couple of customers annually, among them being NASA recently.
Max received accolades as the Designer of the Year from net magazine and Art Director of the Year from Awwwards. Additionally, he was part of the AIGA NYC Board of Directors and an advocate, advisor, and mentor for various global initiatives such as Cannes Lions, HyperIsland, Art Directors Club, and the FWA.
Besides his coaching endeavors, Max serves as a consultant and artistic director at Memomi. He has been instrumental in shaping the brand and guiding the user experience to develop the pioneering digital mirror software platform named Memory Mirror. Memomi's goal is to transform the way people interact with shopping, and it has recently debuted with renowned partners like Intel, IBM, Sony, and Panasonic.
Max’s compositions have appeared in Wired, GQ Germany, FastCompany, Inc Magazine, net Magazine, Computer Arts, FirstRound Capital, BusinessInsider, Washington Post, and TheNextWeb, to name a few.