OCD in Times of Corona
Ever since I have had OCD, all I did was trying to hide that I have OCD. When I felt 'dirty' I disinfected my hands secretly because nobody
Random Thoughts on the Corona Pandemic
COVID-19 is everywhere, isn't it? In the news, in the supermarket, in people's heads - hopefully not in their lungs - and the world has gone a little
My DJ Set for your Weekend
The Corona pandemic affects many aspects of our lives. Since we're not meant to leave our homes at the moment, most of us spend quiet times at home
Becoming a Full-time Design Freelancer
One of my goals this year was to continue living the free-spirited life I've come to love. To make that happen, I decided to become a full-time freelancer.
Music Gems | Personal Breakup Songs
A list of real-life breakup songs. There is beauty in the inevitable – it’s just not for everyone.
Nackt bei der Tuntenball-Eröffnung
Als ich auf Facebook die Anfrage erhielt, ob ich Teil einer (gestellten) Orgie bei der Tuntenball-Eröffnung sein wollte, hätte ich nicht gedacht, dass ich nach einiger Überlegungszeit zustimmen
Memories losing Value
Not that long ago, I planned an exhibition with my friend Jacqueline Kaulfersch - the same friend with whom I held the exhibition Unter die Haut/Beneath the Skin.
Getting tattooed by Ondrash in the Czech Republic
I am usually a very thrifty person. Must have something to do with my German genes. But if there's one thing I don't look at the price, it's
I am taking a break
Hey there. This new year has brought a lot of change in my life. First and foremost I am currently in the long process of starting out as a
About New Year Resolutions (Y2020)
It's been quite the turbulent year, so in the blogging tradition, I've had a look at last year's resolutions as well as my 2017 resolutions. Past resolution 1. Keep doing
Our Techno Party this Christmas | 25-12-2019
As some of you may know, I've taken on a new venture, which is learning how to DJ. It all started when I started working as a designer
Art on Monday | Best of Inktober 2
I have already shared a couple of my favorite drawings of this Inktober season. I did create a lot though, so here's the final part 2. Treasure Title drawing: Overgrown What's
A Thank You Letter
It is December and while I don't care for catholic traditions, I do enjoy that this is supposed to be a time of love and compassion. In this
Music Monday | Music from South Africa
I have been on vacation in South Africa this summer. During this time I heard lots of new music and re-discovered music I didn't even realize was from
One Week without Cigarettes
As I am writing this it's been exactly a week since I've had my tonsils removed and besides having had to undergo the confrontation of a century regarding
Art on Monday | To Death with a Smile
The Mexican Design Museum, Mumedi, has held a poster competition for the exhibition 'To Death with a Smile' and a poster I have created together with Christopher Zitz
It’s Getting Worse | Diabetes Update 3
It's been a while since I last updated this blog about my Diabetes and that is because it's been mostly stagnant. However, in the last couple of months,
Art on Monday | Best of Inktober
October is over and was finished off glamorously by my drag alter ego Nicole Clitman (follow me on IG for pictures). In the world of design, we did
Why (some) Gay Men are Shady | A Theory
I thought about what might be the reason that some gay men are 'shady' - in particular why I personally tend to 'throw' shade. I came up with
Art on Monday | Fall of the Berlin Wall
Another week, another competition. This time, the committee who held the GIF me your best competition asked for GIFs to commemorate the fall of the Berlin wall. Therefore,
Fixing Dumb Tinder Bios 2
The last time I fixed dumb Tinder bios, I received overwhelmingly positive feedback and had so much fun doing it, I decided I wanted to be an internet
Art on Monday | Wedding Invitation
I designed wedding invitations and place cards for two friends of mine. For this occasion, I made this polygonal illustration of two doves grabbing wedding rings. Congratulations! Since I'm
Accidentally staying in Johannesburg’s Ghetto during aggressive Civil Riots
As I am writing this, I am sitting in my hotel room in Johannesburg because doing so is basically the only safe thing to do at the moment.