gestalten is a publisher and creative agency mostly known for their books on art, architecture, design, photography and typography. The company has staff members through offices in Berlin, London, New York and Tokyo. Gestalten’s books are unique in the industry as all are edited and designed by designers. They typically document and anticipate vital trends in visual culture, the results of which Print Magazine has called “timeless” and “a perfect expression of our time.” With their extensive range of titles, they do not only seek to enhance and to enrich their reader’s lives, but to continually engage with the surrounding creative landscape. 

I’m a senior editorial designer at gestalten since 2017 and I have been involved in the design process of over 60 gestalten publications. Below is a selection of titles for which I (co-) created the design, layout and cover. A big thank you goes out to all gestalten colleagues and collaborators for the great team effort!

THE NATURE OF SWIMMING
Unique Bathing Locations and Swimming Experiences

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THE ITALIANS – BEAUTIFUL MACHINES
The Most Iconic Cars from Italy and their Era
MOTORWORLD Book Awards 2024, honorary award in the category “Design”

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THE HOUSE OF GREEN
Natural Homes and Biophilic Architecture

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UKRAINE RISING
Contemporary Creative Culture from Ukraine

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THINK BIG – SHOP SMALL
Unique Stores and Contemporary Retail Design

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SUBLIME HIDEAWAYS
Remote Retreats and Hideaways

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KITCHEN INTERIORS
New Spaces and Designs for Cooking and Dining

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DESIGNING COFFEE
New Coffee Places and Branding

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THE COLORS OF LIFE
Early Color Photography Enhanced by Stuart Humphryes

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SPATIAL STORYTELLING
Experience Architecture and Collage Design by studio aisslinger

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THE ARCHDAILY GUIDE TO GOOD ARCHITECTURE (Special Edition)
The Now and How of Built Environments

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TASTEFUL
New Interiors for Restaurants and Cafés

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BUILDING FOR CHANGE
The Architecture of Creative Reuse
Listed by the Financial Times as one of the best books in architecture and design in 2022
Listed in Elle Decor Italia’s list of “The most beautiful architecture and design coffee table books”

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BRICK BY BRICK
Architecture and Interiors Built with Bricks

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HOUSE OF JOY
Playful Homes and Cheerful Living

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SPILL THE BEANS
Global Coffee Culture and Recipes

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EPIC TRAIN JOURNEYS
The Inside Track to the World’s Greatest Rail Routes

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TEMPLES OF BOOKS
Magnificent Libraries Around the World
Listed in Elle Decor Italia’s list of “The most beautiful architecture and design coffee table books”

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LIFE’S A BEACH
Homes, Retreats, and Respite by the Sea

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OUT OF THE WOODS
Architecture and Interiors Built from Wood

THE NEW BEAUTY
A Modern Look at Beauty, Culture, and Fashion

BEAUTY AND THE EAST
New Chinese Architecture

FAMILY ADVENTURES
Exploring the World with Children
ITB Book Awards 2021, winner in the category “Travelling with Children”

THE GARDENS OF EDEN
New Residential Garden Concepts & Architecture for a Greener Planet

CLIFFHANGER
New Climbing Culture and Adventures

DO YOU READ ME?
Bookstores Around The World

BEAUTIFUL MACHINES
The Era of the Elegant Sports Car
MOTORWORLD Book Awards 2020, winner in the category “Design”

THE HOUSE OF GLAM
Lush Interiors and Design Extravaganza