MICHAEL HOLLSTEIN
Scenography
I am a passionate spatial storyteller.
Specialized in all kinds of creative thinking and doing. Especially in the areas of exhibitions, events and experience staging. Resulting in smashing designs for immersive environments.
As a teacher, coach and mentor, I am open to any dialogue.
Listen, empathize and focus. Reflection on the essentials, tracking down the story behind it to make the impossible possible. I know how to motivate teams as well as my peers and am a strong team player.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
WORK EXPERIENCE
since 2010 Creative Director Scenography, Aroma Zürich 100%
2006-10 Project manager Scenography, Fabritastika Gestaltungsatelier AG 100%
2004-06 Socio-cultural animator, Pädagogische Aktion Zürich 40%
2001-03 Lighting designer with Rolf Derrer, DELUX Theatre Lighting 100%
2001-02 Project manager Szenografie, Expo.02 Pavillon Oui!
1999-01 Freelance Scenographer
Prop master Opernhaus Zürich, a.o. Bob Wilson, Flimm/Wonder, etc.
1991-92 Retail designer at Jelmoli S.A. Zürich 100%
EDUCATION
1998-99 Master of Arts in Scenography, ZHdK
1994-98 Bachelor of Arts in Art and mediation, Werklehrer, HGKZ
1992-93 Vorkurs Schule für Gestaltung Zürich
1987-91 Apprenticeship as visual merchanding designer, Grieder les Boutiques ZH
DIPLOMAS
1999 FH Szenischer Gestalter, summa cum laude
1998 Eidg. dipl. Werklehrer
1991 Eidg. dipl. Dekorationsgestalter
AWARDS
2023 Xaver Award 2023, Gold «Best Brandworlds & Temporary Installations and Exhibitions», Trauffer Erlebniswelt
Xaver Award 2023, Gold Winner, «Public Award», Trauffer Erlebniswelt
Xaver Award 2023, Bronze Winner, «Best Expo Project», Auto Zürich Car Show
2022 Xaver Award 2022, Gold «Best Brandworlds & Temporary Installations and Exhibitions», WOW Museum
2021 Iconic Award, Winner Best of Best «Interior: Public / Culture / Education », WOW Museum
Reddot Award, Winner, WOW Museum
BrandEx Award Winner WOW Museum: Best Thematic Exhibition, Best Interactive Installation, Best Brand Architecture
Golden Award of Montreux, Finalist for WOW Museum
2020 BrandEx Award, Winner «Best Thematic Exhibition», MoMö
Final Nominee for the European Museum of the Year Award 2020, MoMö
2019 Golden Award of Montreux, Finalist for MoMö
Iconic Award, Winner «Innovative Architecture», MoMö
Xaver Award, Gold Winner, «Public Award», MoMö
2018 German Design Award, Winner «Fair and Exhibition», Gottardo Roadshow
2017 Reddot Award, Winner «Spatial Communication», Gottardo Roadshow
2016 FAMAB Award, Silver for «Best Thematic Exhibition» Gottardo Roadshow
2012 Xaver Award, Gold Winner «Best Expo Project», Fantastic Perfumes Vol. II
2010 Xaver Award, 1. Platz, Kategorie «Best Event Project»
since 1999 until today, regular winner for realized competitions and pitches
TEACHING
since 2023 Jury member BA Spatial Design, HSLU
Guest lecturer, HSLU BA Spatial Design & BA Object Design
2021 Hybrid Facilitator, Klimatag Schweiz
since 2020 Spezialised in hybrid and online Facilitating and Workshops
2019 Mentorship ZHdK, Trends & Identity, Master of Design
2014-19 Valid- and examining expert for IPA, P3D Switzerland
2013 Guest lecturer at iac «International Artist Center» Zürich
2011-14 Vorgesetzte Fachperson P3D, Aroma AG
since 2011 Speaker and moderator of congresses, workshops, internal and external
training courses on various topics of three-dimensional design
2005 Memory Palace, Seminar SGD/HGKZ
2004 Obsession Memory, Seminar SGD/HGKZ
Eventdesign, Seminar SBI/HGKZ
Salesstrategies, Seminar SBI/HGKZ
Blickfelder, over 30 Workshops Bildungdirektion Kt. Zürich
2003 Visit me, Seminar SGD/SBI/HGKZ
Obsession Memory, Seminar SGD/HGKZ
Blickfelder, Workshop SBI/HGKZ
Project management, Seminar SBI/HGKZ
1993-94 Soziokultureller Spielplatzanimator, Jugendamt ZH
PASSIONS
Concept development
Narrative storytelling
Texts/Writing
Teaching and presenting
Quick comprehension
Fast learning ability
Pragmatic & efficient
True to detail, but reality-conscious
Ambitious & courageous
Spatial thinking
Family & Friends
Culture & Nature
Frame-sewn shoes
LANGUAGES
German (mother tongue)
Englisch (fluently)
Französisch (very little)
SOFTWARE
Apple Mac
CAD VectorWorks
3D VectorWorks, Cinema 4D
Text/Picture Adobe CS
Office Word, Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint, etc.