‘Beauty is deeply personal, yet there’s something about it that brings us together.’
This project was about focus—literally and creatively. ZEISS is known for precision, and I wanted to reflect that.

I took the idea of the genome and turned it into an iris, something instantly recognizable but entirely new. It wasn’t about decoration; it was about meaning.

Every detail served a purpose, every choice added clarity. The result was a piece that felt sharp, elegant, and alive.
Comissioned Work | Zeiss | 2023 | Creative Direction & Artist
ZEISS makes lenses that help people see clearly. We made a piece that does the same.
‘We tested dozens of versions before landing on the final look. Some were too busy. Some felt cold. Finding the balance took instinct, feedback, and a lot of deleting.’
I started with a simple question: how do you push a brand’s identity forward without losing what makes it strong? The answer was to respect the foundation while adding something fresh.

Together we played with shapes, motion, and light, testing how far we could push the look without breaking it. The iris came from that process—a clean, striking way to tie ZEISS’s technology to the human experience.

The real challenge was balance. Too much detail, and it lost impact. Too little, and it felt empty. Through fast iterations, constant feedback, and tight teamwork, we found the right mix.
ZEISS makes lenses that help people see clearly. We made a piece that does the same. No fluff, no filler—just sharp, focused design that expands the brand’s vision while staying true to its core.
Creative Direction:
Christian Zschunke, Gui Todorov

Artists:
Christian Zschunke, Gui Todorov, Norman Struwe, Philipp Brates, Roman Hinkel, Simon Fiedler

Producers:
Markus Trautmann, Jan Birkenbach, David Adam
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Beauty is deeply personal, yet there’s something about it that brings us together. We all respond to it, even if we can’t explain why. That’s the idea behind this temporal sculpture created with Zeiss.
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Philosophy
Creative work isn’t about fancy words, meaningless trends, or pretending to be a genius. It’s about clarity—cutting through the noise and saying something real. It’s about creating honestly, transparently, and with purpose.

Collaboration means bringing everything to the table: ideas, questions, and respect. No egos, no hidden agendas, no pretending it’s easy. The process matters as much as the result because the best work comes from showing up, not showing off.

Mistakes are welcome. They’re not failures; they’re fuel. Cracks and imperfections are where the magic happens—and that’s what makes the work meaningful.

Don’t overcomplicate. If it doesn’t serve the idea, it doesn’t belong. Every choice means something. Trends come and go, but people remember what makes them feel something real. That’s the point: to connect, to move, to matter.

Curiosity fuels everything. Standing still is the death of creativity. And if we’re not enjoying the work, I’m doing it wrong.

This is how we can cut the bullshit: by making work that matters, for people who care, in ways that leave the world just a little more colourful.