I am Marcus Kautz, a designer and researcher from Düsseldorf with a deep passion for exploring the intersection of design, urban transformation, and social impact. Having lived and worked in Berlin and Shanghai, I am now based in Vienna, where I am pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Global Challenges and Sustainable Developments. My current research focuses on enhancing quality of life in urban spaces through the lens of resonance, exploring how design can foster deeper connections between people and their environments.

Academic Background

2022 – Present
Master of Fine Arts in Global Challenges and Sustainable Developments
Die Angewandte, Vienna (Double Degree Program)
Graduation: Summer 2025
2022 – Present
Advanced Environmental Design
Tongji University, Shanghai
Including Summer School on Digital Futures: Emerging Planetarism
2016 – 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Retail Design
Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences (Graduated with 1.3)

Professional Experience

2024 – Present
Junior Art Director
Kultur und Fussballverein 1210, Wien
2022 – Present
Freelance Designer
2022
Junior Art Director
Museum für Werte, Berlin
2017 – 2021
Print and Layout Designer
Tiamatdruck GmbH, Düsseldorf
2015 – 2016
Editorial Assistant
www.youpod.de, Düsseldorf

Social Engagement

Since 2024 
Member of Tropical Thunder Vienna
Since 2023
Member of Flavour House Photoclub
Since 2021
Member of Gesellschaftsspiele e. V.

2021 – 2022
Gender Equality Initiative in South Africa & Berlin (Sustainable Development Goal 5)
Collaboration between Amandla and Gesellschaftsspiele e. V.