Isabel Seiffert

Prof. Isabel Seiffert is a Professor of Communication Design and Visual Literacy at Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design, established in 1992 as a progressive institution bridging traditional arts with media technology. She co-founded the Zurich and Eindhoven-based design studio Offshore in 2016, focusing on editorial design, typography, and research-driven visual narratives. Her work spans commissioned projects, educational collaborations, and self-initiated research, including the award-winning Migrant Journal series.

• Research & Projects: Projects like Managing the Wild (Jan van Eyck Academie, 2020/21) and residency at La Becque (2022) highlight her exploration of visual research in socio-environmental contexts.
• Awards: Recognized with the Swiss Design Award (2022) and a fellowship from Les Rencontres d'Arles (2019).
• Education: Teaches at art academies in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany, contributing to design pedagogy.