Mitarbeiter*innen

Alexander Kuhn

Error creating thumbnail: File missing HR Business Partner alexander.kuhn@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Grown up in Wassenberg and now in the most beautiful part of Düsseldorf: Pempelfort. What skills do you bring to the company? Flexibility, engagement, the ability to work under pressure and communication skills. Being open minded and always positiv! What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Writing job references, tidying or cleaning up. Roller coaster rides, skiing and all new challenges. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Every good Gin & Tonic is absolutely an object of desire! I'm also a DJ, so in that case every good festival moves me besides the music. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? A power bank and Google. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? 9Gag, W&V, Lead Digital, Humanresourcesmanager. Friends as often as possible. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? 9Gag is my favorite book! im hearing every kind of house music, Detroit techno or every set of Kölsch or Solomun. Kölsch – Goldfisch

Annemarie Vincetic

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Trainee HR Annemarie.Vincetic@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I have been born and raised in Mannheim. Since February 2020 I have been living in Düsseldorf. The reason why I have moved here was the opportunity of being a dual student. I have studied two semesters of Business Administration and Information Technology and now I'm in my 4th semester of Business Administration. At the moment, I really don’t know where I will end up. So the only thing I can say, is that I am firstly headed to finish my studying successfully. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? My skills for the department Human Resources I have improved by working for the company Leasingmarkt. I have worked in the departments Office Management, HR and Accounting. My communication skills are quite good, I would say. Additionally I have developed some skills in HTML, PHP, Eclipse, Java and C++ in my time of working as a dual Student. What I always like to say is that you can learn the theory from your lecturers but the practice in reality is something completely different. My favorite claim is that you need to challenge yourself, that's the only way to improve. So I 'm always on for new challenges and to overcome hurdles. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Laziness and slowness is something I really don’t understand. I like people who are self made and straight. I have been raised with fast cars. Fast cars are definitely ramping up my adrenaline level What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? That's a tough question. I would say any type of success is moving me. I would like to learn more and more. There is no object of desire for me at the moment. I have everything I ever wanted. Firstly, health is the most important thing. Not an object of desire but a wish were to graduate successfully and that everybody around me stays healthy. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Alexa and ChatGPT. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? I would say Zara 😂 – I'm a little shopaholic. I’m a fan of meeting new people in person. Fortunately, I’m really communicative and I like giving other people compliments for their style, for example. It isn’t a big deal for me, to get in touch with new people and make some friends outside. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? I'd like to skip the question about what books, because I'm not really into reading books. If someone tells me about their obsession with books, I would think that's great. Maybe it’s because of my impatience. I really love listening to music. It calms me down and is motivating me. The only kind of music I don’t like is German Rap and the Hardcore Metal thing :D. Rihanna, Drake, Chris Brown and The Weeknd are my favorites right now.

Anna-Lena Rüter

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Junior Producer Anna-Lena.Rueter@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born and raised in small, modest Osnabrück and moved to beautiful Cologne six years ago where I did my Bachelor studies. In parallel, I worked at another film production and was able to gain a lot of experience. Now, I've landed on Parasol Island and I'm looking forward to everything that's coming. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Even as a child, I loved order and structure. I think these are important elements for a producer. I love to interact with people and I'm a very open-minded person. The feeling of "having things in hand", structuring, coordinating and organizing makes me happy. With every project you develop further – you never stop learning. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? If I ever get bored, it’s when there is not much to do. Positive kind of stress is what makes me leave my comfort zone. I like to be thrown in at the deep end. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Object of desire: good coffee. Of course, from a portafilter machine. It's actually at the top of my list of things I'm going to treat myself to.br /> What really moves me is the exchange with different people. I love to get to know them with their personalities and own story. Talking about our lives, fears, hopes, desires. Fancy coffee and a nice conversation? Let me know! What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? To be honest, I'm still the analogue type of person. My constant companion at work is my notebook. I like to check off my tasks and cross things out. That gives me a liberating feeling. It’s always nice to sit down in the evening with a glass of wine and browse through my notebook. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? What else? Instagram is one of the most frequent platforms I visit during the day. The platform gives me inspiration, but also offers space to capture moments and memories and share them with others. I like the exchange with friends or even new people. Even more, I like to meet people in real life. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Music and books are super important in my everyday life. In the morning on the way to Düsseldorf, I start with good music (Sticky Fingers puts me in a good mood or good old classic 1990s), and I end my day with a good book (preferably socially critical literature; last book was Dschinns by Fatma Aydemir). .

Andreas Zanders

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Technical Project Manager andreas.zanders@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? In addition to my computer science studies, I worked freelance as a web developer. After that I got into a digital agency mostly dedicated to the gaming industry. Out of that with two of my colleagues we founded our own company with a wider range of software services and had some exciting projects. Sadly I had to leave the company for reasons of economic disagreements but we're still friends though. Freelancing again I had come to the point where I don't want to work alone as an one-man-army anymore. So I'm looking forward to work on awesome projects with a skilled team and in a structured environment. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? So far I have gained a lot of experience in various areas from software architecture to project and account management and sometimes got my hands on design and UX. The small size of teams most of the time had me to fill multiple positions at once. I bring the typical dev-stack as I always did a lot of development by myself but I also like to look over the edge of the plate and see the whole thing. My greatest strength would be my ability to understand what people want and what they really need and bring those together, with the tech in mind but not necessary on the table. How do I want to develop? Well, there is definitely a lot to learn in all of these areas and as knowledge is power I'm trying to get it at least over 9000. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Doing the same thing over and over is definitely going to bore me and as long as I'm not limited in time or budget, I'd rather spend 5 hours to automate a job that I could do in 1 hour by hand. It should be either an exciting problem or at least a creative solution to a trivial one. For a really strong adrenaline rush I recommend having someone kill the live DB on a midnight release without having a proper backup. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? I'm thinking about buying a used caravan and start road tripping Europe with my family this year. Going wherever you want, whenever you want to is something I'd enjoy and you have the chance to see more places than being stuck at one hotel for two weeks straight. Otherwise it's going to be a custom made bass guitar. We'll see. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I would say you need two things: Gaffa tape and a smartphone. If you cant fix it with Gaffa its probably a digital problem, so you search the web for solutions. Amazon Alexa and the new smart-home technology are very interesting at the moment and I'd love to use it more but as my house is like 100 years old there is not as much capability as I'd desire.. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Like most others I'd say its Facebook but also Stackoverflow. And o/c google. I do not have any fancy, inspiring websites/persons that I follow. If I'm interested in something I just search for it and try to get a wide spectrum of knowledge and opinions on the topic. In the real world I usually just hang out with my friends and the band- What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? This section could get really long one but to keep it short: I like Rock music, mostly classic and post Rock. Last concert I attended was A Perfect Circle and I would recommend listening to the new Album Eat The Elefant. Also looking forward to the shows of Tool this year, they better have the new album coming. Caution, self-advertisement: If you want to checkout my own band PAVALLION just visit pavallion.de or stream it on all major services. Book-wise I'm into old school 1950s science fiction right now, pretty weird.

Annika Jost

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Social Media annika.jost@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin

Bastian Karschau

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Content Concept & Management bastian.karschau@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? A place called Buxtehude (one of the 200 German cities that offer a cute old town as their unique specialty). Soon to be “Berliner” as I’m heading towards the ten year mark of calling Berlin my home. Spent the last couple of years in Content Management at Elbkind Reply, now headed towards exciting projects with you. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? A foresighted workflow, a sense for good content, tech affinity and lots of experience in automotive topics. By doing things I’ve never done before. I like the learning by doing approach supported by the exchange with experts in the respective fields. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Loading screens or any badly designed tech that is a time-waster. Innovations that improve my everyday life so I can focus on the important things What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Oddly specific maybe: Sichuan Chinese Cuisine. Changed my perception of how intense food can taste. Will hopefully become a master chef soon. Cooking and/or sharing great food with friends is something I don’t want to miss. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My iPhone. Wolt. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? YouTube. It’s the perfect mix of entertainment, education and absolute nonsense. Offline: Friends, family and a Shiba Inu called Kitsu (I’m a dog uncle). What music are you enjoying at the moment? What are classics you would not want anyone to miss? I’m one of (probably) too many DJs in Berlin and therefore quite influenced by dance oriented music: Disco, House, Techno, Trance,... you name it. Also very passionate about Ambient music so here is an all time classic: https://aphextwin.bandcamp.com/album/selected-ambient-works-volume-ii

Ben Godry

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of UX ben.godry@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Concrete Jungle. Jungle – this Island is the first step into the right direction. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Building crossbows. Building tree-houses. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Waiting. Running. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Taming Tigers. Raft. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Hands. Brain. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? No signal. Monkeys.  What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Robinson Crusoe.

Ben Musija

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Azubi Mediengestalter Bild und Ton ben.musija@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Duisburg is where it all started and i'm headed toward where my heart takes me.. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I bring versatility for the most part but also mediocre Latte Art. I'd love to consolidate my editing skills but also deep dive into animation, whether it's 2D or 3D. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Eurythmy (google it). Good concerts. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Not much into material things but I wouldn't say no to a 1967 Fender Telecaster. Art, sports and all of my close friends really move me. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My camera and skateboard are indispensable. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Youtube. Friends and fam. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Book: Donna Leon, Venezianisches Finale Music: Kenny Burell, Snarky Puppy, Sleep Token, OG Keemo, Yung Lean, Machinedrum, King Krule, The Contortionist..

Boris Schepker

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Film boris.schepker@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I'm originally from the Ruhr area and – like most people from there – I consider myself quite well grounded. At some point I was drawn out into the world – first to New Jersey for my last year in high school, moved on to beautiful Oregon for one semester at the university and finished my studies in Düsseldorf. After starting my professional career in Düsseldorf I moved on to Barcelona, and for the past 16 years I have remained in Berlin. Now that I'm finally able to work for Parasol Island, I'm happy to be back in Düsseldorf more often. To be honest, I sometimes miss the humour of the Rhinelanders in Berlin.   What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? The fact that I've worked in agencies as well as in film productions means that I'm quite good at mediating between all the different departments which work together on a production. Diplomacy is one of my assets – along with my long professional experience. In our fast-moving industry, today's knowledge can be outdated tomorrow already. I like to keep my finger on the pulse of current affairs and technological development – which is exactly what I find so exciting about Parasol Island. People at PSL are already thinking and working in a fully digital way and I want to learn from them. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? I'm bored to death by the widespread motto: "We've always done it this way". Whereas I'm inspired by international pioneers. Last month I was lucky again to meet some international people at the Ciclope Festival and exchange ideas. What are digital natives in Brazil launching or what IT pioneers from China are already incorporating into mobile apps – these are inspiring topics for me. In comparison, a lot of what we in Germany see as the "hottest shit" is pretty much old-school in comparison. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? The most important "thing" for me is education; to evolve every day. I'm currently working on my Spanish skills. This language is really a good example to the "many exceptions to the rule" – that's what makes it so much harder to master and is my daily challenge. Learning keeps the mind active. Which is a good thing. What makes me really happy is when I can directly apply what I have just learned. My goal: Agree with a Spanish director on his treatment in Castilian, this way we can we come to a common denominator much faster. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Our Vespa Elettrica is a very important gadget in order to reach far away appointments in Berlin on time and of course in an environmentally friendly fashion. Driving a car in Berlin during rush hour – not a very good idea! The app I currently use most is Apple Health – it helps me to be fit for those challenging projects. By the way I am still good at maintaining my 10.000 steps per day. Furthermore I like the Balloon, Headspace and Gardena Irrigation app. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Duolingo.com, lingq.com and yr.no/en (much more reliable than Apple's weather spp). f course I check out the news on spiegel.de the same way as on bild.de to get a broad idea of what's currently happening. Since I started at PSL I would say Google Mail and My Parasol Island 😂. I meet my family and friends offline, who else? If I answer my cell phone too often in this "offline environment" I get told off and everyone wants to prescribe to me a digital detox immediately. Not always an easy undertaking combining the analog and digital world. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are classics you would not want anyone to miss? Männer in Kamelhaarmänteln – I like Elke Heidenreich, I wonder why? Is it because she grew up in Essen or her great grasp of the little things in life? Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? – helped me in many situations. It's just one of those books which can be read the way you like it: It works superficially and also if you want to go more into depth. Musically speaking I am very, very old school: For sports I like French lounge music. During the day a nice mix of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s tunes. I like to listen to most songs from the Great American Songbook or a nice selection of Mexican or Cuban "boleros y musica del ayer" for dinner parties or at the end of a long working day.

Chhanmanyn Por

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Intern Chhanmanyn.Por@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I am from Frankfurt am Main, then moved to Cologne last year and just recently moved to Düsseldorf for my internship. Don’t know where I'm headed yet. Let’s find out, shall we?  What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Lots of ideas and pop culture knowledge. Practice makes perfect. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? BORING: maths NOT BORING: comic cons What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? I just recently bought a new gaming chair (no more back pain during my gaming sessions! hooray!) If we’re talking deep talk I’d say happiness is my object of desire. My family is my #1 motivation. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I could not live without my PC. Google always has an answer. Be careful googling your symptoms when sick, though! What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Twitter. That’s where I connect with other fans of comics and movies. . I like to meet up with my friends from school. . What music and books are you enjoying at the moment? What are classics you would not want anyone to miss? There are many different artists and genres on my playlist. From movie soundtracks to 1980’s classics to Doja Cat. It’s chaotic but I enjoy it. My current read is Red, White & Royal Blue. A classic I wouldn’t want anyone to miss is Dead Poets Society. Both the book and the movie.

Clara Jumpertz

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Production Assistent clara.jumpertz@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Born and bred in Rottweil, studied in the Netherlands, Bali and Thailand, former intern in London and now based in Düsseldorf. Where to next? I like getting surprised!  What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Positive mindset, creative strategic thinking, organisational talent combined with an intercultural sensitivity. Working outside my comfort zone helps me develop my talents, either if that is a new city, new people or simply standing on a ladder (yes, I’m afraid of heights). What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? All-inclusive Hotels. What ramps my adrenaline level are new video uploads by Creative Director Sam Kolder and hitting the slopes in Japan. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? An E-Piano! I played the piano as a child and really missed making music during lockdown. I hope by the time I call one my own, it won’t collect dust in the basement. Talking about music; a good opera or theatre play moves me as much as a great techno-festival. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My headphones and the app Citymapper, a public transit app. Without the app I would’ve been absolutely lost in London. It even lets you choose to avoid dimly lit areas – how great is that?! What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? YouTube. If I’m not online, I love to meet up with old friends from home, talking a bit of Swabian (local accent) and enjoying the Rottweiler Fasnet (Carneval). What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are classics you would not want anyone to miss? Podcasts such as “Gemischtes Hack” or “Fest und Flauschig”. It’s my perfect weekly dose of infotainment and helps me to switch off after a long day. A movie trilogy you don’t want to miss out is “Before Sunrise”, “Before Sunset” and “Before Midnight” directed by Richard Linklater with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. An authentic portrayal of love with each entry relishing the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with it..

Corinna Lippold

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Junior 3D generalist :corinna.lippold@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I'm from a small village near Neuss and still living there.  What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I'm an open minded 3D generalist, eager to learn quickly, and i would like to improve my skills in all fields of CGI. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Negative minds, and waiting for the rendering to finish. I love to go outside in the nature, do sports and visit new places. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Going on vacation, good movies, good food. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My phone with Spotify. Google and my mum have always a solution. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Instagram, Artstation, Zalando. I meet my family & friends offline. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are classics you would not want anyone to miss? br />Books: Thrillers written by Andreas Gruber br /> Music: Techno and Trancebr /> Classics: Harry Potter

Daniel Solbach

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Compositing Artist aniel.solbach@parasol-island.com Languages: German, English City: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Ten years ago I started working as a trainee at VCC Perfect Pictures afterwards I worked at Chamaeleon Digital Vision for 8 years as an Editor and Compositing Artist. What skills do you bring to the company? Mostly post production stuff (editing, compositing, retouch, animation) in software e.g. flame, nuke, after effects, premiere pro but also Photoshop, Illustrator and a little bit inDesign. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level?I don't like rushes, selection and footage research in the internet. But I like compositing work and retouches. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? My little family. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My headphones and Spotify are indispensable. Google has always good advice.. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Twitter, 9gag, Humble Bundle. I meet my family and friends offline. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Book: Null written by Adam Fawer. Music: Hip Hop, Rap, Rock, Nu-Metal/ Crossover, Skate Punk, Ska. Classics: everything written by Terry Pratchet, Neil Gaiman and Douglas Adams.

David Smith

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Software Development (Interactive) david.smith@parasol-island.com Sprache: Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Woher kommst du und wohin willst du?Ich komme aus England, aus einer kleinen Stadt in der Nähe von Manchester. Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Ich finde eine Wiederholung ohne Verbesserung sehr langweilig. Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich? Deutsch Lernen! :-) Ich würde gern mein Deutsch verbessern. Und: Ich möchte immer am liebsten mit den neuesten Technologien arbeiten. Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? Natürlich mein Handy. Evernote ist als App im Dauereinsatz. Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt?www.businessinsider.com, www.techcrunch.com und www.skysports.com für Fußball und Formel 1. Was liest und hörst du momentan und welche Standardwerke möchtest du nicht missen? Ich lese die BBC News Seite, um mich zu informieren, was in der Welt passiert. Das ist für mich sehr wichtig. Ich lese auch alles von W3C (http://www.w3.org/), um fachlich auf dem laufenden zu bleiben.

Dino Figuera

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Animation Director dino.figuera@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Italienisch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Dominik Bubel

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Interface Designer dominik.bubel@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Woher kommst du und wohin willst du?Aufgewachsen im kleinen Saarland, studiert im noch kleineren Trier, danach ein halbes Jahr in Eindhoven/Holland, weitergezogen nach Hamburg und ab Mitte August (2015) auf der Insel. Welche Fähigkeiten bringst auf die Insel mit, und wohin möchtest du dein Talent entwickeln? In Chaos beseitigen und für Ruhe sorgen bin ich ziemlich gut. Sieht man layout-technisch auch hier: www.dominikbubel.de. Ich möchte tiefer in die Screen- und Interface-Design-Materie eintauchen. . Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Mich langweilen: Unnötiges Geschnacke und nicht auf den Punkt kommen. Mein Herzfrequenz steigt bei allem, was sich wie Chaos in meinem Auge anfühlt. Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich? Ganz vorne – natürlich – die Frau, und ins Auge gefasst habe ich den Hund Magyar Vizsla. Bewegt werde ich durch mein Fahrrad, meine Beine und mein nicht-durch-den-TÜV-kommendes Auto. Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? iPhone und Siri sind eine recht gute Kombination! Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? www.sueddeutsche.de, marks.burocratik.com, www.schleckysilberstein.com, vimeo.com, www.itsnicethat.com, www.clikclk.fr domoa.tumblr.com, httpster.net. Was liest und hörst du momentan und welche Standardwerke möchtest du nicht missen? Arbeit und Freelance Jobs, da bleibt nicht all zu viel freie Zeit zum Lesen … Hören und missen möchte ich nicht: Wun Two, Future Islands, De La Soul – Old School Hip Hop, Biggie und so ....

Fabian Grodde

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Animation Director fabian.grodde@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Marie-Fee Leitzgen

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Junior Art Director fee.leitzgen@parasol-island.com Languages: German, English City: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? After finishing school last year I headed to the TH Köln to study Integrated Design. I started with high expectations since this was my dream coming true. But after a short while I realized, that I was badly missing the connection to the real world like real jobs and real challenges. This is why I applied for a vocational training. Now I’m more then happy that Parasol Island is where I ended up.. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Bringing all my motivation to the island, I’m eager to learn a lot very quickly. I’m here to improve my skills fast, so that I can be a reliable help for my colleagues. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Things going way to slow are hard to watch for me. Head jumping into new situations is always challenging me, but doesn’t stop me from doing so. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? I love intelligent and smart designs with a twist like those from Hella Jongerius. I am moved by the strong und beautiful images from Agnes Martin. I love the sensitive book design from Irma Boom. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Sockets are pretty indispensable for me. And Google may not always have a solution, but many answers. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? www.designersandbooks.com, www.apartamentomagazine.com/stories, www.awwwards.com, www.ted.com Friends and family, of course. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? I’m enjoying the Religion of Love by Agnes Martin and Richard Tuttle the most because its simply stunning. As a nightlife aficionado of Köln I love electronic music and Keith Jarrett's The Köln Concert from 1975.

Elena Kasnatschejew

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Creative Assistant Elena.Kasnatschejew@parasol-island.com Languages: German, English City: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born in Mostowskoi, Russia and moved to Germany when I was three years old or so. I’ve been raised in a (not so small anymore) village called Ibbenbüren, NRW. After finishing school I wanted to study something that would give me the possibility to create and be creative, I choose architecture and moved to Bochum. After my studies I worked as an architect for about four year and moved to Düsseldorf. After two years of full-time work, I decided that I was in need of more room for art and creativity and started my master at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in the Baukunst Klasse. During this time I already done a lot of photography (started with analog film, so all those super old cams are my ultimate guilty pleasure). This all involved into working freelance in different fields and for different people. Last September I was facing – let’s call it- a pre-midlife crisis. I realized I want to work in the creative field and leave the Baubranche. Things added-up, some friends told me about the P-Island and now im here. Hyped and looking forward to work with amazing people and to learn and evolve. Also I want to use the opportunity to move to Berlin and join the office there at some point of the journey. If you read this whole text until here – congrats you certified Player 1 now. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I love to dive into new experiences, helping out with my creative eye and bring things further. And that’s also what I want to develop. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Wasting my time ("Deutsche Bahn – harte Hassliebe und Menschen, die Animes in GerDub schauen"). Everything with heights. (I always thought that I’m afraid of heights but a second later you'll find me at the top of a mountain wearing Chucks). What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? No object that would give you a better understanding of myself – but people that are talking right out of passion and sharing their experience, that is something that moves me. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Empathy. Empathy. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? I love Tumblr (underrated and forgotten). "Stars & Sternchen" from my life. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? At the moment I’m not reading a book, but I’m listening to a lot of music (always). Recommendations (if not already known): MAC MILLER, Tyler the Creator, Kaytranada, FKA Twigs, Masego, Rosalia, Brent Faiyaz, Kendrick Lamar, MCR-T*

Georg Beuer

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Senior Digital Strategist georg.beuer@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English, Italian Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Although I spent some time abroad in Italy and South Korea, I was born and raised in Berlin and will probably always come back if life takes me somewhere else. Professionally I started as Social Media Manager in an agency but grew into a digital strategist over the years. Hopefully I will someday end up in a leading position to innovate and make a positive impact on our digital society ... "someday"! What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? A fundamental and detailed understanding of social media and other digital operations paired with conceptual and presentational skills. I hope to develop my insightful entertainment skills and enchanting strategy skills. Or was it the other way around? What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Nothing is more boring than lockdown/social distancing. I long for occasions with as many close friends and/or entertaining new people as possible. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Any electronic device/app where I can listen to music or educational podcasts. I need INPUT! What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? ? I fall into YouTube rabbit holes way too often. I wish I could say it's all about science and politics but too often I just keep on viewing the same scenes from my favourite films/show over and over and over and over... Friends, family and hopefully cool, new colleagues are my offline heroes. What films and shows are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Trending: How to sell drugs online, Ozark, The Expanse, Tenet, The Gentleman, South Park, Fleabag. Classics: Snatch, Scrubs, Futurama, Lucky Number Slevin, Predestination, The Newsroom, Lammbock, The Other Cops.

Harry Fast

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Senior Animator & 3D Generalist harry.fast@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Having drawn characters for as long as I can remember I started out in traditional 2D animation and made my way into the 3D world. I can look back at 12 years of experience in this area as a freelancer and I would love to grow that experience even more at Parasol Island. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I do: CharacterDesign, Storyboarding, 2D Animation(TVPaint, but open for new things), 3D Modeling (Zbrush, Maya, MarvelousDesigner), Texturing (Substance Painter), Rigging (Maya, would love to start Houdini), Animation (Maya, , would love to start Houdini), and a little bit of Rendering (Maya). I would love to add to that everything related to bringing characters to life, like Grooming, MuscleSim, ClothSim, CrowdSim and all sorts of CharacterFX. And I would love to be able to do that in different industry leading software packages like Houdini, Ziva, Blender etc. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Like for everybody else, for me the most boring thing is probably doing the same thing over and over again. Even if it was animation, I couldn't do it for years in a row. The only thing that keeps my mental health stable is probably learning. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? My wife and my motorcycle! What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I would like to say that there is no such thing, but its likely to be the iPhone with its browser. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? ? CGChannel.com, Welt.de, Zeit.de, Artstation.com and some others I don't want to tell... Apparently I am never offline, like most people. But I do meet people. Most of the time these are family, friends and co-workers – but occasionally I also meet strangers that I don't talk to. What films and shows are you enjoying at the moment? What are the classic you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? I love science fiction and fantasy. It takes you away the best from all the crap that goes on in the world and takes you to fictional crap that doesn't matter. Right now it is Vakuum from Phillip Peterson. Music is difficult... Everyone should see (or read): Bloodsport. Karate Tiger 1, ET, Goonies, IT, and that really old movie with that alien that eats everyone.

Isabel Kröner

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Senior Producer isabel.kröner@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Frankfurt

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I grew up in Frankfurt am Main. Business-wise I moved to Munich, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Now I'm back home in Frankfurt and ready for the next adventure. A home at a sunny place with ocean view would be a life goal for me. What skills would you bring to the company? I love complex version lists and ordered chaos. So I hope to get better with all the Island tools we have. Furthermore I always have a good restaurant recommendation – no matter what city you visit. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Rainy days. Good music, festivals, traveling, good food and good wine. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Pottery, a sky full of stars, parsley, parmigiano. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My Phone and a good coffee machine. Google or YT always have a solution. What website do you visit frequently? Instagram, TikTok, Tagesschau. Of course my best friends and family. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? I like music more than books. For example Parra for Cuva, M83, James Vincent McMorrow, Arz, Justin Bieber (<3), Shirin David, Die P, IAMDDB, Doja Cat, MAJAN, Dante YN.

Jan Shepherd

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Creative Unit Lead Jan.Shepherd@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I come from the South of Germany where they are capable of everything but Hochdeutsch. After moving to Austria for a while, I made Berlin my home and even grew some British roots through marrying a Sottish lady. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I chip in a broad creative background going from graphic design and creating campaigns to art and film direction. I also bring some experience in understanding and translating a clients needs to the table. I would love to successfully combine both, to kick some ass and make the island an even more desirable player to work with. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Boring: Alpha-Silverbacks, being reasonable, paperwork. Adrenaline: If a plan comes together, fresh powder days, live music. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? ROSE Backroad AL. Everything about my little son Jack and my wife Amanda. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? It´s got to be my iPhone. To Google for solutions. And in my case, looking for directions. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? https://thatsthefinger.com, to stay humble. Everyone I'd not show the finger. What books are you enjoying at the moment? Reading: "Into the Woods" by John York, "Barbarian Days" by William Finnegan, "Tschik" by Wolfgang Herrndorf; Listening: "Malibu" by Anderson Paak, "Ride the Lightning" by Metallica, "Greatest Hits" by Rocco Granata.

Jannis Karkosch

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Trainee Jannis.Karkosch@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? School and gap year, and a happy family – gaining work experience to increase my value in the working world What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Great social skills, video- and photography skills, first experiences in sales and customer relations, creativity, analytic thinking, straight forward attitude.  Increase my social skills to infinity – build meaningful relations (in both terms, business and private) through interaction with clients and coworkers; effective and impactful working; also learning about the agency’s core work-flows: not only how to create and provide the final products and services (which I will learn during my apprenticeship) but also how the whole agency itself is working, What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Dry numbers or text work. <br /Content creation, filmmaking, photography, physical activity, work, nature, human interaction. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Figuring out my new life in Düsseldorf, away from family and friends. My family. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? YouTube. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? . YouTube. Family (mom, dad, brother, grandparents, cousins) and close friends. What books are you enjoying at the moment? Game of Thrones, part 17, audiobook.  German Rap.

Jessica Lagemann

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Social Media Manager jessica.lagemann@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I grew up in the flattest flatland, in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony). After a few stops here and there I finally ended up in Berlin.. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Ignorance and arrogance! Slow internet and bad radio reception. Adrenalin ramping in a positive way: Good concerts, animal videos, Capri Sonne and parachute jumping.... What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Maybe one day, perhaps, a Leica camera. And, of course, a mini-horse named Li'l Sebastian (Parks and Recreation fans know). Until then my beloved old bike I purchased at the local flee-market. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Google and my gut feeling. Brain. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Pin Pin Pinterest. Friends and family – gladly on the Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin. Monkeys.  What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? After 17 years I once again excavated Stephen King's It, my read for the coming weeks. The new records from Arcade Fire and Manchester Orchestra. And – for topical reasons – Kettcar's Summer 89 (if they can do something, it’s lyrics).

Jessica Rauer

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Creative Concept jessica.rauer@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? a: Born and raised in Heidelberg, lived in Mainz and now based in Berlin. b: I’m from South Africa, lived in New York and now located in Düsseldorf. c: Ick bin ein Berliner – want to move to Stuttgart one day. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? a: Off the record: I’m pretty good at faking vitas so actually I can bring nothing but an evil mastermind and I am not willing to learn new stuff. b: I’ll bring a distinct hands-on mentality, a great curiosity and a smile everyday – and will develop my/new talents by accepting every challenge and learning from each and every one of you. c: I’m an expert in sports with a tremendous knowledge of Science Fiction fun facts – and will develop these talents by watching more of both in every free minute at work. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? a: I’m getting bored of cooking and people (pretty much everyone) but while climbing mountains my adrenaline kicks in. b: I hate puppies (dogs in general) and gaming, especially couch co-ops. My adrenalin runs high when I’m with kids. c: I don’t like Football (AmE: soccer), SciFi and VIPs. I once tried skydiving which kicked quite nicely but I don’t like the free fall (I did like paragliding though).. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? a: A new iPhone 14 Pro and a thought-provoking tattoo, preferable on a wall in the living room. b: Most desired goal is to travel the world. Give me two beers, start the music and voilà, I will move. c: Those stunning new Manolo Blahnik high heels. Quite simple: Blister. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? a: Smartphone and Instagram. b: Sharpener and pencil with rubber. c: Lighter and calculator. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? ? a: Pornhub. There must be some girls nearby, who really want me to come (over), I’d like to meet them one day. b: Twitch. Everyone I cannot challenge online. c: Adidas. Family, friends and colleagues. What films and shows are you enjoying at the moment? What are the classic you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? a: Music: Deichkind, Seeed/Peter Fox, Billie Eilish, Mika and the Pina Colada Song. Books: everything written by Marc-Uwe Kling and Walter Moers. Don’t miss out: Die Schönheit des Scheiterns, Das Wunder der Wertschätzung. b: Music: Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. Books: I love everything that is written, doesn’t matter if it is graffiti or Faust. Classics: Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. c: Music: Apache 207, Sido, Shirin David, Nina Chuba (except for wildberry lillet). Books: I’m a huge fan of Stephen King, Dan Brown and J.K.Rolling. You should try: The restaurant around the corner serves classic Italian pizza.

Johanna Jöst

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Trainee Motion Design Johanna.Joest@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Grew up in Solingen and have been jumping back and forth between Cologne and Düsseldorf, Marketing and Motion Design for a while now. Probably gonna end up in Melbourne one day but definitely not there yet. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I love deep diving into programs. I’m good at focussing and getting into the zone. Still a long way to go in terms of motion but I can’t wait to absorb more from the incredible talents on the island. Occasional social butterfly and always willing to help and share my baby-knowledge. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Flossing my teeth. Working out with my friends and space movies. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Wacom Tablet. At the moment it’s definitely AI and Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Handstaubsauger. Chat GPT has actually been saving me heaps of time during my workflow recently. What website do you visit frequently? Spotify. Even though I hate my algorithm right now due to a big guilty pleasure-trash-outbreak the last couple of weeks. What films and shows are you enjoying at the moment? What are the classic you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Music: This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads, Book: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir

Joachim Jo Kammer

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Operations Manager joachim.kammer@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Woher kommst du und wohin willst du?Ich brauchte eine Weile, um zu verstehen, woher ich kam. Sicher habe ich mich in der Vergangenheit etwas verleiten lassen, von Werten, die es eigentlich nicht wert sind! Ich bin unterwegs auf einer Reise, die mich erfüllen soll und zu der ich einmal mit sehr positiven Gefühlen zurückblicken möchte. Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Oberflächlichkeit langweilt mich zu Tode. Mein Adrenalinpegel steigt, wenn ergreifende Dinge passieren oder anstehen. Das können aber auch tatsächliche Abenteuer/Herausforderungen sein (sportlich, musikalisch, beruflich, …). Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich? Das geht zu weit, über mein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde möchte ich mich hier nicht auslassen ;-) Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? Instagram ist für mich unentbehrlich: „Capture and Share the World's Moment. Die Applikation, die immer eine Lösung parat hat, gibt es leider nicht, deswegen gibt es ja so viele :-) Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? Tatsächlich sind es Facebook.com, spiegel.de, google.com. In echt besuche ich gerne woyton.de. Was liest und hörst du momentan und welche Standardwerke möchtest du nicht missen? Ich lese gerade „Nachtzug nach Lissabon“, das braucht eine Weile, weil ich mich dabei erwische, einige Seiten mehrfach zu lesen. „Standardwerke“ in diesem Sinne gibt es für mich nicht, außer „Tim & Struppi“.

Jonathan Wulfes

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Komponist jonathan.wulfes@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Kai Obenhaus

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Editor kai.obenhaus@parasol-island.com Languages: German, English City: Wiesbaden

Where do you come from, and where are you headed?I started in television, spent some years doing music videos and more and more advertising and web formats lately.   What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I love editing and color grading – and it is always possible to improve…   What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Bureaucracy vs. the latest technologies.  What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? A ticket to Tokyo.  What gadget is indispensable? My phone, computer and headphones are indispensable and help to solve most of the problems.  What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Twitter, Google and Amazon. I meet friends and family all over the world.   What books and music are you enjoying at the moment?  I love cookbooks and have way too many. A classic would be Teubner Dessert. This week I listen to the new Tocotronic album and some Audioslave.

Karina Holter

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Social Media Community Manager karina.boehme@parasol-island.com Languages: German, English City: DUS

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born and raised in Neuss and have never left the most beautiful city (besides Düsseldorf) on the Rhine.   What skills do you bring to the company? A lot of love, motivation and team spirit.  What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level?   Waiting waiting waiting... – and waiting.  Fast cars.  What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Visiting Alaska is my current object of desire. Success and people who have a motivating attitude and swim against the stream.  What gadget is indispensable? Smartphone – jups.  A solution? Google Maps, Tripadvisor and Spotify.  What website do you visit frequently? Instagram and Skyscanner, because traveling and Insta are always good buddies.   What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? My favorite kind of music is Black Music, RnB and of course 90s trash.

Katarina Tackenberg

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Trainee katarina.tackenberg@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I'm from Osnabrück. I'm also half Armenian because my mother is Armenian from the neighboring country Georgia. . What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I'm a very open minded and communicative person and for this type of job that might be important. I would like to gain a lot of experience and also get to know the different fields of work at Parasol. I would like to increase my creativity and face new challenges. What bores you to death, and what ramps your adrenaline level? People without diversity, if they do not want to question themselves and develop their minds. Also having one-sided conversations. I love to try new things and for sure some dumb but funny things like rollercoasters to feel the adrenaline rush. But also the feeling of happiness, success and new experiences like living in a new city, my new work and my first own flat ramps up my adrenaline. Definitely roller coasters! What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? My current object of desire is probably to start a new chapter in Düsseldorf, to find new hobbies and for sure to make a clean job. I think for me it was the best decision to move away from Osnabrück and further develop myself here. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My most important gadget is my mobile phone because I have a lot of family all over the world and with my phone I can call them with the video function. For solutions I always use Google. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Lately I actually visited the Parasol Island website for information or some shopping websites but most of the time I use apps like Instagram or WhatsApp. I meet my friends a lot and my family. What music are you enjoying at the moment? Music has a high priority in my life. I love music and I think Spotify takes the most energy from my phone.   I hear a lot of different genres but lately I've been listening to my own 1980s playlist.  I also used to sing back when I was younger.

Kim Duesselberg

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Producer kim.duesselberg@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Lara Rickert

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Trainee lara.rickert@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I grew up in a small village in the beautiful Sauerland. Now I am living in Cologne and I am very happy to be part of the Island. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? A lot of motivation to learn new things and a creative mind. I’m eager to improve my skills at the Island and learn a lot from professionals! What bores you to death, and what ramps your adrenaline level? Traffic jams… Since I live in Cologne it belongs to my daily routine. Definitely roller coasters! What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? There is no object I desire, but what I really want is to travel and see all beautiful places around the world. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Google Maps, otherwise I’m lost. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Spotify and Instagram. I love spending time with my family and friends. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? To be honest I don’t really like to read books. But when I do, I read motivational books that help me to improve myself. There is no specific genre of music I like. I’m listening to almost everything with positive vibes.

Lena Hansen

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Social Media Community Manager lena.hansen@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I'm a Düsseldorf girl. Born here, stayed here! What the future holds? That remains to be seen! For now I'm on the island! What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I studied architecture and worked in an architecture office before I went into marketing at a real estate company. Part-time I work as a wedding-photographer and I'm happy to be able to work creatively in that field. And that's why I'm also happy to be able to work more creatively at Parasol and I'm excited about all the further skills I can support and develop on the island. We will see! What bores you to death, and what ramps your adrenaline level? Waiting, there is nothing more boring and annoying than unnecessary waiting. Adrenaline ramping in a positive way: photographing and capturing real emotions. What’s your current object of desire? Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens to continue to capture great moments for eternity, to be able to look at the moments that move me over and over again. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? <br /EarPods with noise cancelling are incredibly important. And always a solution for me has my iPhone with all apps, contacts of family and friends. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? I think mostly: instagram.com and google.com Offline: Family and friends! What books and music are you enjoying at the moment?   I’m team audiobook. That's why I can recommend the app Bookbeat. Chris Carter's Robert Hunter series is on top of my list. My childhood and thus a classic: Harry Potter.

Laura Gerloff

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Social Media Community Manager Gerloff@parasol-island.com Laura.Gerloff@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I grew up in Corona-Heinsberg. But don't worry, I didn't bring it here. For my studies I moved to Düsseldorf in 2017. Now living in Flingern-Nord and this is where I lost my heart. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Good vibes. I want to develop my talents by learning from creative and enthusiastic people around me. What bores you to death, and what ramps your adrenaline level? Querdenker. Riding bike in Amsterdam ramps my adrenaline level to the highest. What’s your current object of desire? Beautiful nature is my all-time object of desire. Especially hiking in the mountains. I also have a weakness for fries and frozen yoghurt. Things I could have every day, always and forever. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I really don’t want to miss my phone and headphones. My grandpa always has a solution. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Instagram and Spotify. Meeting my friends offline gives me power. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment?   I like reading motivational books but I’m more into podcasts. My music taste changes frequently. I would say everything that gives me good vibes.

Luisa Vohrer

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Project Manager luisa.vohrerer Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Woher kommst du und wohin willst du? Grew up in a small village near Münster. Every day somewhere else. Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Queues. Roller coasters! Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich? Opel Manta; my Docs. Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? The heart. Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? Spotify. Friends & friends of friends. Was liest und hörst du momentan, und welches Standardwerk möchtest du nicht missen? Spooky Black & Sherlock Holmes.

Mathias Watson

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Animation Producer Mathias.Watson@parasol-island.com Sprache: Englisch, German Stadt: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I come from a small coastal town north of Sydney Australia called Woy Woy. "Woy Woy" comes from language of the Guringgai Aborigines. The expression is said to mean "much water" or "big lagoon". I moved down to Sydney for my studies which lead me to complete my studies in NYC where I lived for two years. After that chapter, I came back to Sydney and realised that I wanted to broaden my professional experience. So with my german passport in hand, I picked Berlin and I've been here for six and half fabulous years! Heading anywhere that makes me a better person. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I bring my uniqueness - something no one else can bring! It's a combo of: "can do" attitude mixed with assertiveness, humour, team engagement and passion. I'm excited to work with my new colleagues and to refine my post production skills. VFX doesn't stop evolving and I intend to evolve with it. What bores you to death, and what ramps your adrenaline level? Cricket and slow upload speeds are the biggest snooze fest. Traveling ramps my adrenaline levels. The ocean, hiking, warm weather always gets me in good spirits. Also European summers. It can be nearly 10PM and still bright out. Very unreal for me. Seeing my mates also does it too! What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Playing tennis and being more active in general. BIPOC/LGTBQIA+ Films. What gadget is indispensable and what application always has a solution? Gadget that is indispensable for sure would be the iPhone. For my application I would say, either Google maps or Deepl. One solves my orientation problems and one solves my language problems : ) What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Wordle and definitely Youtube. Friends and meeting people on the dance floor! What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? The World is Blue by Silvia A. Earle and I tend to re-read everything my favorite author Shirley Jackson wrote constantly. I also collect film art books and am currently enjoying my latest find The Soul and Art of Blade Runner. I am currently reading Memorial by Brian Washington (LGBTQIA+ Book). I've also recently read The Survivors by Jane Harper, it's a pretty solid Australian crime/mystery novel. Music – I love my disco. Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Luther Vandross, Chic – they all pump out some timeless bops. Throw some house music in there too and I'm in heaven.

Melanie Fischer

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Accounting melanie.fischer@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born and grew up in the "highly catholic" Kevelaer. So, when it's dark my halo sometimes shines :-) At the age of 24 I was ready to move on to new shores... I was professionally drawn to the "BIG city" Düsseldorf. However, I ended up living on the other side of the Rhine, Neuss. I've been enjoying it so much ever since, that I'm still there. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I did the classic apprenticeship as a tax manager, followed by further trainings. One thing led to another and other similar tasks and skills were added to my curriculum. I can definitely say that I'm a "number artist". I'm always excited about what one can experience and do with numbers. I consider myself an organized and structured person. Furthermore, I'm always passionate about improving my work and my working environment. What bores you to death, and what ramps your adrenaline level? I don't really know boredom. There is always something I want to do. My heart beats for nature and outdoor activities. I'm an active person, I like hiking and the whole adrenaline rush that comes with it. I feel that I find my strength out there. What’s your current desire, and what really moves you? I would say having the freedom to meet my friends and knowing that my loved ones are safe and healthy. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? I mostly use Google in my research. Whether I have personal or job-related questions, I feel that most of the times Google can provide me with an answer or solution. Offline I meet my partner Nicolas, who is always there when I wake up. In the same time, my family is on top of the dating list. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? I love thrillers – books in between scary and beautiful. Unfortunately, since the Covid outbreak last year, I've hardly had time for a good book. When it comes to music, I'm a child of the 1980s and 1990s. I like to sing and dance to that sound.

Mila Mardan

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Office Manager mila.mardan@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Ukrainisch, Russisch Stadt: Hilden

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Geboren und aufgewachsen bin ich in der Ukraine, und seit 19 Jahren wohne ich im wunderschönen Hilden. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Meinen organisatorischen Sinn und Durchhaltevermögen in Stresssituationen. Mein Ziel ist es in nächster Zeit mehr Managementaufgaben und Personalverantwortung zu übernehmen. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Bei einer neuen Urlaubsplanung schlägt mein Herz höher.  What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Ein Leben ohne Kinder ist langweilig...  What gadget is indispensable? Eindeutig Iphone. What website do you visit frequently? Pinterest, Facebook, Spotify What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? The Cranberries, Lady Gaga aber auch sehr gerne Klassik.

Moritz von Schrötter

Error creating thumbnail: File missing moritz.vonschroetter@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf

Natalie Löwen

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Project Manager natalie.loewen@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English City: Berlin

Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I’m originally from Kasachstan, grew up in Germany/NRW, studied in Kassel, currently living in Berlin and enjoying it a lot. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? As a product designer I like to think and work creatively. In combining those skills with structure and the interest to see a project from a holistic perspective I would like to develop interesting and meaningful projects with the island team. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Waiting, routines. Clever design, interesting conversations, changing things for better. What's your current object of desire and what really moves you? My object of desire is more space for my passion for furniture. Or a little atelier. I’m always fascinated by people with own ideas and opinions. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My phone has many solutions. But some books from the flea market have better solutions. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Maps, Netflix, Die Welt, Pinterest, Leibal. Offline – my friends. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Wabi Sabi books, Noam Chomsky: Kampf oder Untergang, Calvin and Hobbes :). Jazz, Electro.

Nils Hartmann

Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Interactive Department nils.hartmann@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin

Woher kommst du und wohin willst du? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Kreuznach Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? https://www.instagram.com/p/BC5gUjtrw1w/?taken-by=dingeundsachen&hl=en Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finale_Ligure Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat?   Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? https://twitter.com/ Was liest und hörst du momentan, und welches Standardwerk möchtest du nicht missen? https://open.spotify.com/user/1121739498 Nina Bals Error creating thumbnail: File missing Account Director Nina.Bals@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English City: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? The last 4,5 years I was at DDB and worked for clients like Deichmann, Miele, Henkel, Bauhaus, Westwing and Bonne Maman. Now I'm joining Till's team for the client Christ. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I'm a very organized and balanced person. That helps me to have a great overview in stressful situations. Don't be afraid for changes and new beginnings – that's why I'm trying to be open and facing challenges. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Rainy Sundays are a pain for me. I love to go in the nature for a long walk, to visit new places and countries. What's your current object of desire and what really moves you? A bigger flat with a small garden would make me very happy. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I try to cook fresh food as often as I can, but in everyday life time is rare, that's why I don't want to miss my food processor to help me to cut everything I need for a colorful meal. I have no sense of direction and would be lost without google maps!. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? First things first, every morning I'm checking the news and reading the updates at Zeit Online with a strong coffee. As my family lives two hours away I try to visit them as often as I can, also to have quality time with my two cute nephews Onno Doepner Error creating thumbnail: File missing Intern Onno.Doepner@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English City: Berlin Where do you come from, and where are you headed? TI am from Hamburg. For studying, I went to Bremerhaven because they had a really creative and practical degree. After going from Hamburg to a smaller city I knew, it's only going up from here. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Beside my skills in photoshop, illustrator, logic and so on, I bring my interest for everything creative. Design, print or moving images, I really want to learn everything creative, to create something unique. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Numbers really bore me. Hot food kills me every time, but I never stop trying. What's your current object of desire and what really moves you? I am trying to get back into skating but it's never easy in winter. Also, I try to keep my plants alive. They are doing okay – but they took some damage while moving and winter is coming. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I never go outside without my AirPods. Especially with the long train rides in Berlin they are a must-have. If I have a question no one I know can answer, there is always Google or Reddit. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? It has to be YouTube. Where else can you listen to music made by mushrooms and learn how to build a pool in the jungle. In real life I try to meet my friends as often as possible. What books are you enjoying at the moment? The last time is held a book in my hands was on my vacation. It is called GRM and didn’t really fit the beach vibes, but I am confident I'll finish it on a dark winter day. My favorite classic has to be Perfume. Paul Dreisen Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of VfX paul.dreisen@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Peter Norenkemper Error creating thumbnail: File missing IT & Technical Infrastructure Manager peter.norenkemper@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Woher kommst du und wohin willst du? Geographisch komme ich aus dem schönen Mülheim an der Ruhr. Beruflich war ich bis lang bei RWE in Essen im IT-Fieldservice beschäftigt und ich habe heute an meinem zweiten Tag bei Parasol Island immer noch die Hoffnung, dass ich genau hier hin möchte. Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Offline sein. Ein spannendes Fußballspiel. Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich? Ich glaube für die Zugfahrt werde ich mir jetzt doch mal ein iPad zulegen. Die Öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel. Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? Smartphone aber eine App die immer eine Lösung parat hat… am ehesten die Google App.. Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? Google, facebook, heise und ja ich stehe wenigstens dazu bild.de. Privat besuche ich neben dem Supermarkt um die Ecke meist meine Familie und Freunde. Was liest und hörst du momentan und welche Standardwerke möchtest du nicht missen?Aktuell lese ich „Der Knochenbrecher“ von Chris Carter und höre Nirvana. Mit klassischer Literatur wurde ich in der Schule gequält. Das wünsche ich keinem. Philip Hansen Error creating thumbnail: File missing Founder, Geschäftsführer Animation philip.hansen@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Philipp Hollinger Error creating thumbnail: File missing Senior Art Director @parasol-island.com Philipp.hollinger@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English City: Berlin Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Originally from the French-German border I made my way through Weimar, New York and Paris "straight" to Berlin. So many cities left … Let’s see what the future holds ;) What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Very empathetic. Can handle stress quiet well. Really want to share my knowledge with all the talented people here – while at the same time also learn from them lots of new skills. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? I learned to enjoy boredom so I’m not afraid that anything will kill me with it. My adrenaline spikes while seeing aesthetic things. Everything design related from fashion to furniture etc. What's your current object of desire and what really moves you? I think people and their stories move me. Being nice definitely is moving me. Puhhh – pick anything from Pierre Paulin in terms of "my object(s) of desire". What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I will have to admit that my mobile phone is indispensable. It’s just the easiest way to stay in touch with everyone that matters to me. The application that always has a solution is probably Instagram. Wanted to delete that app so often but always need it back because – besides all the self promoting that is happening there – its also a very good space to find inspiration for almost everything. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Poolsuite.net is my go to website when I need that vacation feeling and the matching tunes. And if I’m not hanging around at the pool you will find me having day drinks with my friends or spending quality time with my girlfriend.. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are classics you would not want anyone to miss? Giving the circumstances we all have to deal with at the moment I’m finding myself being obsessed with everything written by Yuval Noah Harari. It really helps contextualizing certain patterns of behavior. In terms of music my taste is all over the place. But if you ask me what everybody should check out at least once in their life my answer will always be: "All the old stuff from Daft Punk“. Philipp Hüls Error creating thumbnail: File missing Art Director philipp.huels@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Woher kommst du und wohin willst du? Vom Hafen auf die Insel - und danach? Bis zur Unendlichkeit und noch viel weiter. Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Fallback-Gifs können für mich problemlos eine Gute Nacht Geschichte ersetzen. Nach langen Wochen der Vorbereitung endlich in den Zielbereich einer Lauf- oder Wettkampfveranstaltung einzubiegen - immer wieder der pure Gänsehautmoment. Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich? Was mich wirklich bewegt? Meine Heimat, meine Familie und Freunde – vieles davon spielt sich im schönen Volmerswerth am Rheinkilometer 734 ab. Hierzu ein ziemlich passendes Zitat von einem Herrn T. Uhlmann "Du kriegst die Leute aus dem Dorf, aber das Dorf nicht aus den Leute." Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? Unentbehrlich? Meine Garmin Laufuhr - nie wieder ohne. Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? Fubiz.net toller französischer Design Blog! Und in echt? Dem Gyros-Dealer meines Vertrauens: Südgrill am Aachener Platz - ein unheimliches Preis/Leistungsverhältnis, dass jedes Mal die lang anhaltende Tzatziki-Fahne wert ist. Was liest und hörst du momentan und welche Standardwerke möchtest du nicht missen? Meine momentane Lektüre: "Barfuß auf dem Dixi-Klo" - witzige Sportanekdoten von Lars Terörde aus Kaiserswerth. In meiner Playlist geben momentan Jack Johnson und Thees Uhlmann ihre Konzerte. Philipp Starck Error creating thumbnail: File missing Account Director Philipp.Starck@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English City: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I'm born in the beautiful town of Düsseldorf. I like the diversity of the city, the people and the closeness to the Netherlands, France and Belgium for a short weekend trip. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? My organizational skills are pretty well and I always stay calm in stressful phases. New colleagues and new clients ensure to automatically pick up new things that promote my talent. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? The most boring thing for me is waiting at the doctor. Discovering new cities and countries gives my adrenaline a boost – but sometimes the money reimbursement from the tax department as well :-) What's your current object of desire and what really moves you? One of my desires is to climb some mountains in Nepal, but it's a long journey to this "once in your lifetime" moment. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I love my Iphone, to be connected to the whole world. Tripadvisor and Google Maps are always good solutions while traveling. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? My favorite websites are Breuninger, Zalando, W&V, Netflix, Expedia. My family and good friends. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? I like chill out music, Cafe del Mar, progressive house. Currently I'm reading the book "The All Blacks: What We Can Learn About Leadership From New Zealand's National Rugby Team." Philippe Stalla Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Animation Department philippe.stalla@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Ruben Ahlers Error creating thumbnail: File missing/ Junior Creative ruben.ahlers@parasol-island.com Language: German, English City: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? 40223 What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Digital diving, collecting and curating interesting things. Be it – (audio)-visual or conceptual. Some 3D imagery and animation too – instagram.com/ruben.ahlers. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? People not asking questions in a conversation – vice versa, I love people showing genuine empathy and interest. And dancing. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you?  My focussed brain. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My focussed brain, if I don't let it get distracted by gadgets. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? are.na People I can laugh about ridiculous things with. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Check my playlists at https://open.spotify.com/user/1159885478 Sarabjeet Singh Error creating thumbnail: File missing Web Developer Sing@parasol-island.com SarabjeetSing@parasol-island.com Language: English, German City: Hamburg Where do you come from, and where are you headed? From India, living in Hamburg, and now to the Island. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I have years of hands-on experience in the Digital Space working as a Creative Developer and Technologist. I love to constantly research and develop new ideas that can inspire the creative team to apply those for existing clients and use them to pitch for potential ones. I’m always looking to add value and exploit any new media idea to its fullest potential. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Uncertainty. Being helpful. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you?  More hours in a day. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My laptop. And Google. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Feedly (I have subscriptions mostly related to Creative, Tech & Money). I try to spend time with my 3-year-old toddler. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Currently listening to Humble the Poet – Things No One Else Can Teach Us. Sarah Abu Jumha Error creating thumbnail: File missing Trainee [1] Language: German, English, Arabic City: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born in Wuppertal and I'm still living here. My Parents are from Palestine. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I'm thinking about how to write this without coming across as conceited and stuffy because I'm actually totally okay. I'm a very communicative person who likes to exchange, I often hear that I'm funny. I like to organize parties and I 'm known to be like a mother for everyone and to have everything always with me. In addition, I love to learn new things and like to educate myself. My creativity also can not be limited. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? When I have nothing to do, and animal documentations. When I'm given the chance and the trust to lead or do something beautiful, and during take-off and landing on a plane.. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Just the little things .I like to photograph very much, whether nature, people or small details. It's an aesthetic approach that you're developing for yourself. Everything I get in front of my lens is my desire. Because behind each image stands a story that inspires me. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Key combinations and 1password. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Beside Leapsome and Asana , the amazing Gen Z pages Instagram and Snapchat. Of course my family and friends too. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? I like thrillers , my latest read: The Package by Sebastian Fitzek. My playlist is art, here you can find anything from newcomers to the good old OG's, and anything what your heart needs. There are no limits what music is concerned. Sarah A.J. recommends: the German artist Reezy. Sarah Krause Error creating thumbnail: File missing Influencer and Media Relations Manager sarah.krause@parasol-island.com Language: German, English City: Berlin Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I'm from Düsseldorf, living in Berlin and headed to a bright future. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Ask Till... he hired me. ;) I appreciate my way of thinking which allows me to discover and expand various perspectives. I would like to perfect my strengths and accept imperfections What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? I think monologues about yourself are boring. Co-mmunication is key. (Good) music and sports excite me. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Finding the perfect apartment in Berlin is a tough thing... If you hear something – let me know. This would really 'move' me. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Gadget: Never underestimate good noise-cancelling headphones! App: for all Berliners: Wolt. Hands down best food delivery service. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? I work in influencer marketing... Parasol pays me for checking Instagram (amongst other apps) at all times. Offline I do not meet that many people tbh – it's January 2021. Stay home, stay safe. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Books: Motherhood by Sheila Heti, An Apartment on Uranus by Paul B. Preciado, What's Love (or Care, Intimacy, Warmth, Affection) Got to Do with It? published by e-flux journal & Sternberg Press. Music: In general it's disco, funk and house. Everything by Brockhampton, SZA, Folamour and Roy Davis Jr.! Classic track I don't want to miss: Only you - Steve Monite, Gabriel (Live Garage Mix) - Roy Davis Jr.ft. Peven Everett. Sarah Schneider Error creating thumbnail: File missing Producer sarah.schneider@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I come from a tranquil village near Paderborn called Lippstadt. After stops in the Sauerland and Ruhr region I stranded in Düsseldorf. I finished a master in photography and was working more than two years as a producer in Düsseldorf lately. My next goal is to explore the island step by step. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Intentness, self-dependance and readiness of mind. I won’t lose my organising abilities even in stressful situations. A strong coffee and black humour are my weapons against chaos taking over. Now I’m open to face new adventures – if you don't go forward, you go backwards. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Slow people drive me nuts. I'm almost never bored in my leisure time – and if I that would happen I’d call it luxury. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you?I have no list of objects of desire. If I want something, then it is a very spontaneous decision from the heart. My list of things that I do not need is definitely longer. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution?Of course my mobile – they say a phantom telephone ping is a widespread disease nowadays – so at least I’m not alone. The internet offers pretty much madness, but also most of the time a solution for everything. My laptop is another favorite gadget: With the silver bullet Photoshop I can solve almost any visual problem. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Facebook and Instagram are probably a lot more than websites. They are the anchor point for social life, stalking instrument and deflection magnet. After the first coffe, ready fore more content, W&V, Lead Digital and Horizont are on my list. Almost forgot Amazon – what would life be without online shopping? When the batteries of mobile and laptop are empty, I go to the movies, exercise or meet friends. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the works you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? My ebook is full of crime thrillers. Simon Beckett, Stieg Larsson, Cody McFadyen. Currently I read Sebastian Fitzeks "Noah". My playlist is as wild and colorful as my wardrobe, but especially full of Rock and Alternative. Guitars, drums and a handsome bass player - that is music. And: Everyone should see The Black Keys live. Sebastian Druschel Error creating thumbnail: File missing Founder, Geschäftsführer Digital sebastian.druschel@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf Sophie Heinrichs Error creating thumbnail: File missing Trainee sophie.heinrichs@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I’m from Moers and was born in Duisburg. Currently I’m still living with my Parents in a flat in Schwafheim but im looking forward to moving to Dusseldorf later this year :) What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I have a good work ethic, and also a lot of interest for our work here, and whenever I can I try to participate in everything. I’m looking forward to improving my skillset over my time here and maybe even discover new skills that I didn’t know about. What bores you to death, and what ramps your adrenaline level? I hate standing in line for something because I'm very impatient.. I don't do things like skydiving – but my adrenaline level is increasing whenever I see new places and visit new cities while traveling. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? One of my phone camera lenses broke a month ago so I guess I really need a new one. And also an own apartment near Parasol so I don‘t have to ride the train any longer. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Probably my Macbook and my iPhone, and as it is for the most people – Google always has a solution. What websites do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Instagram and Spotify. I spend lots of time with my boyfriend, and also with our friends. We like to go out and do things together – but sometimes also just relaxing. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? A few weeks ago I was in Greece and while I was there I read four novels – all of them had a really flat storyline – but I liked them anyway. Check out my playlist on Spotify. Stefanie Emken Error creating thumbnail: File missing Project Assistant Social Media stefanie.emken@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born and raised in Dusseldorf. Since I’ve just been stranded on the island, I’d just like to stay here. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I have a penchant for organization, planning and communication. And – who knows what the future will bring?  What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? I hate waiting! And I’m also suspicious of people who don’t understand my sarcasm. My adrenaline pumps every time my daughter does something that’s too dangerous in my eyes. And riding in a car too fast... On the positive side – music makes be really happy. What's your current object of desire? A garden!  What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? The weather app and my iPhone. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline?Google. My kid, my man, my friends. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment?  I love good old House Music. I read for relaxation, so I go for lighter stuff. It’s so light that I don’t remember much of it. But I wouldn’t want to miss classics like The Little Prince and Pippi Longstocking. Stefan Kotschmar Error creating thumbnail: File missing Project Manager stefan.kotschmar@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born in the south of Düsseldorf but meanwhile I’ve made it to Unterbilk. After working as a car salesman, an account manager in a network agency and a project manager in the public sector, I now want to immerse myself completely in the digital world. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I love to learn, to organize and to see how things develop. I’m curious about any kind of innovation. I have a variety of interests and hobbies that enable me to view and evaluate things from different angles and to "think outside the box".  What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? I am bored or annoyed by any form of wasting time. People walking too slowly in front of me, senseless TV shows or the lack of punctuality in public transport (which also ramps my adrenaline level in a negative way). In a positive way: definitely the mountains. Whether it's snowboarding in winter or climbing and mountaineering in summer – there's nothing that can earth me more and inspire me at the same time. Also, my football club, which is responsible for some of the most emotional moments of my life. What's your current object of desire? A camper van or a camping bus (suitable for everyday use). After a trip through Norway I'm absolutely thrilled. And what moves me? Well, hopefully soon my camping bus. Otherwise my bicycle and since I live directly in the neighborhood: my legs. And if you want to know what really moves me, come over and have a chat…  What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? "Unfortunately" my smartphone which I use way too often. Otherwise my new cast iron roaster. A real game changer in the kitchen. For solutions I usually ask Google or YouTube but meanwhile also the Parasol Wiki. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Online: zeit, FAZ, rp-online for general news. t3n, OMR, WUV, Horizont etc. for marketing and digital content. 11Freunde, transfermarkt, kicker etc. for sports news. instagram for entertainment. Offline: My family that also lives all over Düsseldorf, my aunt's dog Cleo and of course my friends. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment?  Sadly my reading activities are currently limited to online articles and cookbooks. My favorite classic book is "Steppenwolf" by Hermann Hesse but I also like stories about the great outdoors like "Into Thin Air" by J. Krakauer and stuff like that. Recommendations are welcome. When it comes to music I am quite versatile and I always love to find new tunes, but mostly I'm into the sound from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Stephan Krause Error creating thumbnail: File missing Post Production Supervisor stephan.krause@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Sven Richter Error creating thumbnail: File missing Director / Senior Creative Concept sven.richter@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Woher kommst du und wohin willst du? Vom Niederrhein über Hamburg und Düsseldorf nach Tromsø, mit Orcas leben. Welche Fähigkeiten bringst auf die Insel mit, und wohin möchtest du dein Talent entwickeln? Film Allrounder. Konzept & Regie. Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Wasser ohne Orcas. Orcas. Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich? Kajakurlaub mit Orcas. An Orcas denken. Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? Smartphone. Kitchen Stories. Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? https://explore.org/livecams/orcas/orcalab-base. Orcas. Was liest und hörst du momentan, und welches Standardwerk möchtest du nicht missen? Was ist Was: Wale. Sven Terhart Error creating thumbnail: File missing Creative Director Motion sven.terhart@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Born and raised in Duisburg. Düsseldorf Flingern has been my home for the last six years. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents?Conceptual thinking, interdisciplinary design, work ethic.  What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? Not sure about a particular situation that bores me but Queen at Live Aid 1985 gets my adrenaline going every time. What's your current object of desire? Parasol's espresso machine is definitely in the top 5 right now.   What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? "There's no problem that cannot be fixed with a Youtube tutorial. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Instagram is my guilty pleasure. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment?  More into podcast than books lately. Tatjana Hoffmann Error creating thumbnail: File missing Accountant tatjana.hoffmannl@parasol-island.com tatjana.hoffmann@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, Russian, English Town: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Born and raised in Omsk, Russia, a large city in southern Siberia and emigrated to Germany at the age of 25. Now I'm calling Düsseldorf my home. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Strong logical and analytical thinking. I want to develop further in an industry that is new to me and acquire new knowledge in accounting. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? <br /Stupidity, disinterest and superficiality bores me. I love travel, music, dancing, sports and books. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Currently I spend a lot of time playing the piano. Encounters with interesting personalities and travel move me. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I would prefer that I spend less time with it – but this gadget is my iPhone. Google always has an answer. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? ? Instagram, Facebook, Apple Music. Of course I meet my friends and family offline What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Yuval Harari's A Brief History of Mankind at the moment otherwise everything all over the place. I like listening to pop, disco and classical music. Harry Potter. Theresa Zacherl Error creating thumbnail: File missing Junior Influencer Relations Manager theresa.zacherl@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Originally from Austria. Several months in America. Once in Thailand. Currently in Düsseldorf. Someday hopefully somewhere by the sea. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Assertiveness and motivation. I believe that as a human being one never stops growing, therefore I remain open to all the new skills that I can acquire and all the existing skills that I can develop. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Waiting. Everything that has to do with height. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Travel – seeing the beauty of our world. New cultures. New customs and traditions. New people. Interesting encounters. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My phone. Google.com. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? ? Tiktok.com, instagram.com. Everyone I love. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the classic you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Stephen King, Alicia Keys. Harry Potter. Thien Ho Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Taste Buds thien.ho@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? My parents were born in Vietnam but I was born here in Düsseldorf and I have yet to find where I'm headed to. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I'm a trained chef and came to Parasol to share my cooking skills, while constantly developing my craft reading books from the best chefs around the world. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Never being bored might be one of my skills, because I always dig out something to do. What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? My two daughters are giving me the strength to keep going. Seeing them laugh gives me the strength to keep on moving, always. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Google for the win. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? ? I mainly use Instagram to know what my friends and past kitchen teams are doing. My family, What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the classic you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? The books I'm reading are Disney related because of my children. I love music with good vibes, anything goes. Thomas Gerber Error creating thumbnail: File missing Producer thomas.gerber@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Berlin Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I'm from Berlin and I worked as script continuity, 1. AD and now I'm so excited to explore Parasol. What skills would you bring to the company? Curiosity, self-dependance, humor – and I'm bringing the Berlin dialect to Parasol. What bores you to death? When I have nothing to do. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My phone and I'm nobody without Spotify. I need music, news and podcasts. What website do you visit frequently? Spiegel.de. I don't have social media, so I don't use my phone often. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, Blutsbrüder by Ernst Haffner, etc. Music: I like/love Techno. This is the kind of music which I'm also producing and on the other side, classical music. Thomas Gieraths Error creating thumbnail: File missing Senior Technical Coordinator Thomas.Gierathsl@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English City: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Born in Bergisch Gladbach and living around Cologne ever since. I like it here and I think I'm going to stay. What skills would you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? A technical affinity combined with my experience in feature, film and series post production. I would like to apply this knowledge to my new tasks at Parasol Island and see how that combines. What bores you to death and what ramps up your adrenaline level? Formula 1. I don't get it... Playing American Football. Get the ball! What’s your current object of desire, and what really moves you? I'd like to travel again sometime. Seeing new places. And taking those images back home. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Google search is indispensable and in most cases it could lead you to an application that guides to a solution. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? ? https://psl.shotgunstudio.com/projects/ at least in the last days. Friends and Family. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? What are the classic you wouldn’t want anyone to miss? Listening to my spotify mixtapes or audiobooks. Good stuff. The Hobbit is a really nice book to get people into the fantasy genre – wouldn't want to miss that. Thomas Estenfeld Error creating thumbnail: File missing Account Manager thomas.estenfeld@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Woher kommst du und wohin willst du?Aus dem schönsten Bundesland der Welt – dem Saarland. Da ich ja gerade erst auf der Insel angekommen bin, bleibe ich einfach hier. Was langweilt dich zu Tode und was lässt deinen Adrenalinpegel steigen? Ein schlechter Tatort am Sonntagabend (momentan leider die Produktionen aus meiner Heimat ...). Meine drei Fussballvereine lassen jedes Wochenende meinen Adrenalinpegel steigen. Was ist dein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde und was bewegt dich wirklich?Nicht zwingend mein aktuelles Objekt der Begierde aber schon lange mein Traum: Ein 1968 Ford Mustang GT Cabrio. Angeregte Diskussionen und Gespräche mit interessanten Persönlichkeiten. Menschen, die ihre Träume verwirklichen. Welches Gadget ist unentbehrlich und welche Applikation hat immer eine Lösung parat? Das iPad Mini Retina. Foursquare. Zumindest in vielen Dingen. Welcher Domain stattest du täglich einen Besuch ab und wem gerne in echt? faz.net und bild.de – aber natürlich nur für die Sportseiten ... In Echt treffe ich gerne so häufig es geht meine Freunde. Was liest und hörst du momentan, und welches Standardwerk möchtest du nicht missen? Überwiegend Krimis und Thriller stehen in meinem Bücherregal. Aber auch die 11Freunde und die Beef werden fleißig gelesen. Spotify findet täglich neue Musik für mich. Eure Empfehlungen zu Standardwerken sind willkommen. Thorsten Sellheim Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sales Developer thorsten.sellheim@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Till Emken Error creating thumbnail: File missing Key Account Director Interactive till.emken@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Tim Trapmann Error creating thumbnail: File missing Head of Strategy tim.trapmann@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Well, in terms of career I’m looking back on 13 years of hustling through all different kinds of agencies. Born and raised in the Münsterland, true Westphalian. Hoping to find a new home here on the Island. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Call me cross-disciplinary strategist, if you like. Or just: the dude doing this … things. Always taking the broader view and looking for inspiration. So I might fare well here, right? What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? I’m not into administrative work. Really not. Not at all. Only the cliché combo of coffee and music makes it tolerable. But feed me with food for thought, leave me to it and things will fall in place. No kidding. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Cars and bikes move me. Sounds like a cheap joke – but it’s really that simple. Right now I’m wrenching on an old Jeep named Claus. Claus hates me, I guess. Always broken, never working. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution?None to be honest. Thought about it for a while, seems like the indispensable doesn’t exist yet. Or maybe I’m just getting old. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? That must be stanceworks.com, a car thing again. In real life, it’s the typical family & friends situation. Like being surrounded by a bunch of favorite human beings, spending time in bars, kitchens and on concerts. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Attack of nostalgia: read Der Abfall der Herzen, began listening to Muff Potter again, a band of my small-town youth. Try it, you’ll love it. Or hate it. One way or another, let me know, ok? Tobias Bachleitner Error creating thumbnail: File missing Senior Producer tobias.bachleitner@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Berlin Where do you come from, and where are you headed? From a long journey, to a kingdom. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? Smell diamonds, harvest diamonds. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? No sparkle to smell, dull sound only. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? A room overlooking a city, epic silence after a good day. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Telephone, the one on the other end of the line. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Süddeutsche Zeitung. Family and other dream dancers. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? I often listen to the same songs, and usually prefer conversations to stories. Uwe Hasenfuss Error creating thumbnail: File missing Communications uwe.hasenfuss@parasol-island.com Sprache: German, English Stadt: Düsseldorf/Berlin Where do you come from, and where are you headed? I was born within the Germanic-Rhaetian Limes and my heart still beats for the south. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I have my track record. But learning never stops.   What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? The traffic on the A46. To discover a fresh piece of music. What's your current object of desire? A garage.  What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? Headphones. A run in the nature. Which website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? Currently http://titlecapitalization.com – yeah Parasol's Radar… and of course: friends and family What books and music are you enjoying at the moment?  All the classics I missed before. Virginia Kalla Error creating thumbnail: File missing Social Media Manager virginia.kalla@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? Auf Kohle geboren“, as we Pottkids like to say. From Gladbeck to Essen via New Zealand and New York now back to Bochum. 🤘 Headed out into the world, exploring – and hopefully back to New Zealand at some point. What skills do you bring to the company? I can lick my elbow and I bet you can’t. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? People who believe they know it all, but actually don’t. Querdenker and ignorants ramp my adrenaline in a bad way – hiking and rollercoasters in a good way What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? I have my eyes currently set on a longbow. Words in all forms and shapes move me. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? My laptop and my phone. If I’m looking for a solution, YouTube is my go-to, or my dad. He always has a solution or at least calming words to get me to find it. What website do you visit frequently? Instagram, YouTube, Goodreads, Nerdist. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Reading: The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb Listening: Dermot Kennedy Classic: Macbeth Wyron Abrajano Error creating thumbnail: File missing Creative Director Wyron.Abrajano@parasol-island.com Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch Stadt: Düsseldorf Where do you come from, and where are you headed? From the great town Quadrath-Ichendorf (I don’t think an English name exists). But it’s a real town, look it up. I’m heading to the kitchen now, maybe client next, Cannes hopefully soon :) and one day heaven, I hope. I mean the sky is the limit. What skills do you bring to the company? How would you want to develop your talents? I have a media, strategy and of course creative background. Thus, I hope to bring some disruptive thinking, good times and great creative stuff to the table. I definitely need to develop my barista skills and apart from that I hope to deepen my creative knowledge here and learn some new tricks along the way. What bores you to death and what ramps your adrenaline level? I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this, but keeping track of my working hours is one of the most boring tasks. What's your current object of desire, and what really moves you? Nothing in particular, since I have the problem of buying random and unnecessary stuff too often. But currently I’m watching a lot of photography stuff, which makes me want to switch up my gear, even if I don’t have to. What gadget is indispensable and which application always has a solution? I think my phone, though I really want to spend less time with it. Besides that, a pen and paper are indispensable tools that I don’t want to miss. What website do you visit frequently? Whom do you meet offline? I spend a lot of time on Instagram and sometimes even find myself wasting too much time on TikTok. Offline I spend time with family and friends and on Sundays you’ll find me at the church. What books and music are you enjoying at the moment? Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a book that really inspired me. The Alchemist is rightfully a classic and I think the Bible is underrated for life lessons. For music it is vintage Kanye and Mac Ayres for some mellow tunes.