studiokurbos

future is
designed in
stuttgart

studiokurbos is an independent and owner-managed design studio.
We holistically develop for our customers in the areas of automotive,
product, and user experience design.

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  • founded in

    2013

  • employees

    50

  • nationalities

    10

studiokurbos

the studio
of holistic
approach

Founded in 2013, we design vehicles, products, and user interfaces for brands and markets around the world. We are characterized by the combination of our design skills: automotive and product design as well as user experience design. A connection and source of inspiration that is becoming increasingly important in our networked world. We design physical and digital interactions that literally make the product or technology understandable to people and tangible in dialogue.

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process

Ovum lat.
egg

The idea is born.

process

Larva lat.
caterpillar stage

The idea begins to grow.

process

Puppa lat.
doll

The idea is approaching its final shape.

process

Imago lat.
finished butterfly

The idea flies. The butterfly is born.

The beginning: a blank sheet and a defined mission. Clearly formulated goals are essential. For us, shaping these goals together with our clients is part of every development process and forms the basis. Forms, characters, and interactions start to emerge. The vision is growing constantly; a permanent metamorphosis encourages innovation. We release the power of advanced technology. Objects become visible, emotions can be felt, interaction can be experienced. Our goal: design manifests itself sustainably and permanently. It shapes brands and companies.

studiokurbos

life
design
culture

We spend a significant part of our everyday life together and think, act, and work with each other. In our studio, we develop visions and follow them consistently in the implementation. We create material and intellectual goods. That is our definition of culture.

management

Julius SchlechtHead of Studio Management
Automotive & Product Design

As an experienced exterior designer for international OEMs, he is responsible for the holistic design projects from sketch to show car at studiokurbos.

SAMUEL NAUHead of Studio Management
User Experience Design

He has been a UX and UI designer at studiokurbos since 2015, focusing on automotive interface series development and is responsible for planning and coordinating UXD projects.

Sandra HartmannCreative Lead
Color & Material Design

Designer by passion for over 15 years, with leadership experience and expertise in Chinese and European markets with focus on color & material design.

Matthias EtzoldCreative Lead
Automotive & Product Design

With many years of experience in the sports and automotive industry, he is in charge of ideation, digital form-finding and the colour, material and finish department at both the Stuttgart and Shanghai locations.

Cristián AcevedoCreative Lead
User Experience Design

With more than 20 years of experience in user experience design, he leads the development of holistic UX concepts based on design thinking methods and strategic design processes.

Christina DrechselLead Digital Formfinding CAS


With great experience in automotive and product design, she leads the team of digital modellers at studiokurbos. Together with her team and the designers, she is in charge of the CAD surface quality for all concepts, vehicles and products for our clients.

Han QiuGeneral Manager
studiokurbos China

With experience in international business development and an extensive network in the Chinese design industry, he is responsible for managing the company and establishing studiokurbos Design in the Chinese market.

Kevin HeHead of Mobility Design Business


With 12 years of experience in automotive and industrial product design and development field, he is responsible for the business development and project management of studiokurbos in China.

Hermann SeitzHead of Mobility Design


As a passionate exterior and interior designer at studiokurbos for 10 years, he is responsible for the creative direction of the automotive & product design projects in Shanghai.

story

international
design
in stuttgart

Andreas Kurbos is the founder and managing director of studiokurbos GmbH. He was born in Stuttgart, grew up in Nice, studied in Turin at the Istituto Europeo di Design, and later worked as a transportation designer in leading positions in various design teams in German automotive industry. With this international experience, he founded his own design studio in the heart of Stuttgart in 2013.

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'I am fascinated by the symbiosis of user experience, future technologies and really good design.'

Andreas Kurbos, founder and CEO

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history

the lion
in the logo
of studiokurbos

What is the meaning of the symbol of the lion in studiokurbos’ logo? -And why exactly pink? The symbol is inspired by the lion of Leonberg, a city in which Andreas Kurbos has lived since 1994 after moving around about 15 times. 'I found it exciting to combine classic heraldry with provocative neon pink - let's call it neo-heraldry.'

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