Christian Ide

Prof. Christian Ide is a Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science and Media at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig), specializing in Publishing Production. His work bridges publishers and production companies, emphasizing market-driven product quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.

• Education:
  • State Examination in Law (Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg, Berlin, 1983–1989)
  • Art History (Free University of Berlin, 1989–1991)
• Key Research Areas:
  • Technical and technological knowledge in publishing
  • Electronic information processing
  • Technological processes in book/magazine production
  • Transition to multimedia publishing

Professional Roles:

• Dean of Studies for Publishing Production (2003–2007)
• Professor of Publishing Production (since 2000)
• Acting Professor of Publishing Production (1999)

Projects: Involved in exhibitions like “Erste Hilfe Qualität” (2004) and “Happy birthday, I(w)an!” (2002). Collaborated on publishing industry studies and founded ALINEA PRESS (1991) for experimental artist books.

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m., Room GU 226, for student inquiries about studies, internships, and courses.