About
Professor Andrea Lipp-Allrutz is a Professor for Transportation Interior Design at Reutlingen University's School of Textiles, where she has been teaching since 2006. She serves as Dean of Studies for the Bachelor's program in Transportation Interior Design, Head of the Examination Office, and Head of the Internship Office for this program. Previously, she was Vice Dean of the Faculty of Textile & Design from 2013 to 2019.
Her teaching focuses on concept and design in Transportation Interior Design, design basics, color design, and performing basics. Professor Lipp-Allrutz's educational background includes product design studies at the University of Art and Design - Burg Giebichenstein Halle, where she earned her diploma.
Professor Lipp-Allrutz has received numerous prestigious design awards throughout her career, demonstrating exceptional achievement in her field.
- Reddot designaward (2005, twice)
- Reddot designaward, best-of-the-best (2007)
- Reddot designaward (2012)
- Coach of the year (2005)
- Coach of the year special prize for aesthetics (2005)
- Nomination for Design Award Germany (2006)
Beyond her academic role, Professor Lipp-Allrutz maintains active industry connections as a freelance designer for MAN Truck&Bus AG. Her professional experience includes leadership positions at Neoplan Bus GmbH (MAN Group), IFS-Designatelier GmbH, and Bombardier Transportation, providing her with extensive practical knowledge in vehicle interior design that informs her teaching and academic leadership.
