Leonard von Brenndorff is a designer for visual communication in arts and culture.

His work explores and emphasizes the transformative processes of urban spaces and its inhabitants.
With appreciation for the local condition he thrives to connect and empower people.

Trained in 2D and 3D design, he is able to create holistic communication, ranging from Pop-Up Architecture to Corporate Identity.

As an active member of the minha galera collective and co-founder of minhafaktur and noplace, he works within a wide network of collaborators. Due to the intensive work in collective structures and the multitude of self-initiated projects, his expertise expands to the organization and guidance of group dynamic work processes.

Feel free to get in touch for commissioned work: mail@leonardvonbrenndorff.com

“Every seminar, whether practical or theoretical, gained considerably from his participation (…) his solidary commitment to others is one of his most distinctive characteristics.”
– Dr. Bettina Beltz

Studio
Noplace, Follerstraße 82, 50676 Köln

Specializing
Art/Creative Direction, Concept Design, Communication strategies & management

Illustration, Branding, Character Design, Graphic Design, Hand Lettering

Spatial Design, Exhibition Design

Teaching
Seminar “Imagine the City” Summer School
August 2023, TH Köln
Seminar “Was bleibt? (Un-)Sicherheiten im Raum” Project Course 2023, ecosign

Education
2017–2022 BA Sustainable Design, ecosign / Cologne Germany
2014–2016 Carpenter Training, Lösch / Kist Germany

Clients
TH Köln, Kulurraummanagement Stadt Köln, Caritas, Urbane Liga, cypher, phonovision, Diphthong.art e.V., Unser Ebertplatz, Tag des guten Lebens, Voelkel, ökoRAUSCH Festival, Designatics, Metabolon




Exhibitions
2023 Passagen, Interior Design Week Köln w/ mingbud
2023 Artbay, Kunsthalle Lindenthal
2023 Funk Magazin, Raum für unabhängige Magazine
2022 NOPLACE – progressive working community and interdisciplinary open space, Kölner Design Preis, MAKK
2022 430NM Gallery Hallmackenreuther
2022 Ein Entwurf kooperativen Widerstands, Book Launch, noplace
2020 Amorphous, Ecohopping, minhafaktur 
2020 Exibition Design + We Are Strong – Kölnberg, Ökorausch, MAKK
2019 Voelkel X Müllbel, Super Fashion Markt, MAKK
2019 Sugar Boulevard, minha galera, Hasenkaule
2018 Gewöhnliche Dinosaurier, Übermaß im Mittelmaß, Niehler Freiheit

Awards
2022 Award Winner Kölner Design Preis
2022 Final 300 iF Design Young Talent Award
2022 Prüfungswettbewerb BA Sustainable Design (1.)
2020 Auszeichnung Ausstellungsarchitektur ökoRAUSCH
2020 WDR Kinderrechtspreis 
2016 Prüfungswettbewerb der HWK (1.)
2016 Die Gute Form