Elias Grau
I am a designer from Germany, currently studying industrial design at Parsons School of Design in New York City. With four years of experience, I specialize in industrial and communication design and am eager to take on exciting projects.
PRODUCT DESIGN, 3D RENDERINGS, GRAPHIC DESIGN, BRANDING, LOGO, ANIMATION
JULIA FOX - Down the drain
I collaborated with New York City-based fashion brand SEKS LLC to design and sculpt a belt for Julia Fox, featured in her music video "Down The Drain".
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Universal Joint
Aiming to create furniture that can be easily disassembled into a flatpack for user-friendly assembly, I explored the use of a universal joint for secure lightweight aluminum rod connections. This system allows for versatile construction of shelves and tables.
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Singbird
As the Lead Designer and Creative Director of Singbird, a New York City startup focused on social networks and music software, I designed Singbird’s identity, UI/UX, graphics, animations, and communication collateral.
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Alles mit dir
"Alles Mit Dir" means "all with you" in German. It's a functional shoulder strap inspired by charm bracelets, designed to easily hold your essentials like bags, lights, keys, and speakers, letting you express your style effortlessly.
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LIT
LIT is a distinctive lighting concept for beverages companies, subtly enhancing the customer experience from entering to exiting a venue. The soft glow aids menu reading and fosters meaningful connections, creating a memorable and subtle brand touchpoint.
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Dibbern Lumen
together with Dibbern, the renowned Hamburg-based porcelain company, I designed the user manual and iconography for their new battery-powered table lamp, Lumen.
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Glasses 02
Striving for protective yet stylish eyewear, I fused the functionality of ski goggles with the chic simplicity of sunglasses to enhance eye protection while maintaining a bold expression.
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TipsyControl
With TipsyControl, a Hamburg-based tech startup developing microchips, control elements, and user experiences for cordless products, I designed their corporate identity, including a logo to indicate the use of tipsyControl's technologies on third-party products.
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Tea Family
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