Experience

Superdot Studio

• Switzerland
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Autor

  • May 2022 - Present

  How can you turn dry statistics into attractive and informative graphs? How can you present complex data sets in an easily understandable way? How can you create narrative diagrams from unstructured data? This handbook of information design answers these questions.Nicole Lachenmeier and Darjan Hil condense their extensive professional experience into an illustrated guide that offers a modular design system comprised of 80 elements. Their systematic design methodology makes it possible for anyone to visualize complex data attractively and using different perspectives.At the intersection of design, journalism, communication and data science, Visualizing Complexity opens up new ways of working with abstract data and invites readers to try their hands at information design. Show less

• Geschäftsführer

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  We are Superdot from Basel. Our passion is to make complex issues understandable with innovative and attractive information design and data experience design.

• Initiator #fuerdenfall | #justincase

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

• Data and Information Visualizaiton Trainer

  • May 2018 - Jun 2020

  Superdot offers since 2018 on day trainings for corporate companies, NGOs and government. In the one day training people learn how to visualize their complex content (data, strategies, ...) and make them discussable with colleagues and clients.

• CO - Founder | YAAY GmbH

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2020

  We are an information design agency based in Basel. YAAY’s aim is to simplify, consolidate and restructure complex information with a creative, thoughtful and attractive design approach. We provide comprehensive, long-lasting and information-oriented communication solutions. We continuously explore and develop new forms of design by analyzing, structuring and contextualizing data. Our interdisciplinary and intercultural team has a strong emphasis on aesthetics; because we know that well processed and consciously designed information offers a better perception and insight for both internal and external stakeholders. Through an aesthetically well-wrought design it is possible to create experiences that visualize complex information and make it tangible and holistic – either analog or digital. Show less



Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

• Switzerland
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dozent

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Lecturer DataLab in BA Data Design and Art ● Data is an important source of knowledge and forward-looking decisions. But they only reveal their value when they are critically interpreted, intelligently linked, visually prepared and successfully communicated. Whether it's the creative industries, companies or NGOs, agencies, research or cultural institutions - specialists are needed everywhere who can make data usable and use it to tell stories that move people. This BA is unique in Europe for teaching the next generation of DataViz experts. Show less

• External Advisor for new BA Data Design and Art

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Dozent

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  The bachelor’s program in Digital Ideation shows digital creatives how to go about finding, evaluating and implementing new ideas. Digital ideation combines information technology and design. The module information aesthetics contains aspects of data exploration, data storytelling and information design.



Hochschule der Künste Bern | Bern Academy of the Arts

• Switzerland
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Gastdozent

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Data Visualization ● The CAS Data Visualization will provide you with the theory, methods, and practice for developing and designing information graphics and data visualizations. Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Data Visualization ● The CAS Data Visualization will provide you with the theory, methods, and practice for developing and designing information graphics and data visualizations.



On Data And Design

• Basel, Vienna, Berlin

• Gründer

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  ON DATA AND DESIGN is a new event series hosted over meetup. The events take place in Basel, Berlin and Vienna. At these meetups we loosely explore themes sitting in the overlap between data and design: data visualization, storytelling, information design, visual analysis, data science, infographics and more. We will exchange insights into our working practices, tools and cultures. (scrum, human-centred design, design thinking, service design and more) Each meetup features two guest speakers, presenting practical reports from their projects, other cool insights and inspiration. Join us: https://www.ondataanddesign.com Show less



The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur

• Switzerland
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

  At the Institute for Multimedia Production (IMP), everything revolves around the convergent media world. In the module of data visualization the students learn how to analyze content and convert it into a narrated data story. At the Institute for Multimedia Production (IMP), everything revolves around the convergent media world. In the module of data visualization the students learn how to analyze content and convert it into a narrated data story.



University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW

• Switzerland
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Mentor

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2020

  Swiss Cultural Entrepreneurship is a platform for research and development as well as support and education in the fields of aesthetics and economy. The Swiss Cultural Challenge has a holistic and comprehensive approach. It frames cultural questions in an entrepreneurial context. Support is given to young artists, designers and music/media professionals who can relate their work to topics of economics, technology and society.

• Design Researcher

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2016



Kleinhafen GmbH

• Basel und Umgebung, Schweiz

• Cofounder

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

  Kleinhafen is a coworking space located in Kleinhüningen Harbour area, in the heart of the emerging neighbourhood of industrial charm. For our community, it is the melting pot for exchange in innovation and networking. We are interested not only in entrepreneurship but also pioneership, focusing on innovative spirit, openness, cooperation and inspiration. www.kleinhafen.ch Kleinhafen is a coworking space located in Kleinhüningen Harbour area, in the heart of the emerging neighbourhood of industrial charm. For our community, it is the melting pot for exchange in innovation and networking. We are interested not only in entrepreneurship but also pioneership, focusing on innovative spirit, openness, cooperation and inspiration. www.kleinhafen.ch



iconomics - icons in economy

• Basel

• Freelancer

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2013



Credit Suisse

• Switzerland
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Projektmanager

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2009



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Projektmanager

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2007