MATERIALICA Design Award 2007 - Chairman of the Jury

Christian Labonte
Design Strategie Audi AG

Since 2004: responsible for the design strategy of the Audi brand

Since 2002:  Lecturer in Design Management at Duisburg-Essen University, Faculty of Industrial Design

2000 - 2004: AUDI AG Design Management, responsible for the design communication and design culture of the Audi brand

1999 - 2000:  AUDI AG Interior Design, key area: interface design

1995 - 1999: Managing Director of the design agency Piu Products in Essen, key areas: industrial design and corporate architecture

1990 - 1996: Studies in Industrial Design at Essen University; Completed studies as Designer

1989 - 1990: Architecture studies at Düsseldorf Technical College

1987-1989: National service and Abitur (university entrance exam)

1986-1987: Employed as carpenter in Düsseldorf

1983 - 1986: Work experience as furniture builder in Düsseldorf

Born on 16th June 1967

Publications & lectures Countless publications; many lectures during international events, symposia and conferences; guest lecturer at European colleges on regular occasions

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