About – chris allan pauls

Hi, I am Chris

I design products and experiences with a focus on mobility, digitalization, and meaningful interactions.

Off the clock, I enjoy exploring on two wheels — whether on my MTB, gravel bike, or motorcycle.
Photography is another passion of mine, allowing me to capture moments, places, and experiences that inspire me.

If you’re interested in collaborating or simply want to connect, feel free to get in touch.

2024 - Now
Industrial Design / Electronic components
ifm electronic | Essen, Germany

2022 - 2024
Industrial Design / Transportation & Investment Goods
Budde Industrie Design | Münster, Germany

2018 - 2021
Industrial Design / Research & Development

Development of bicycle frames, components and accessories
Bergamont Bicycles | Hamburg, Germany

2017
Internship Industrial Design, 6 months
Bergamont Bicycles | Hamburg, Germany

2016
Internship Industrial Design, 6 months
Pearl Creative | Ludwigsburg, Germany

2013
Internship Product Design, 2 months
nexus product design | Bielefeld, Germany

2012
Internship industrial mechanic/shipping, 1 month
Teckentrup (Türe, Tore, Zargen) | Verl, Germany

2011
Internship landscape architecture, 4 months
L-A-E Landschaftsarchitekten Ehrig & Partner | Bielefeld, Germany

2010
Internship cabinetry/manufacturing, 2 months
Tischlerei Niehaus | Bielefeld, Germany

2014 - 2018
B.A. Industrial Design
University Pforzheim/School of Design Pforzheim, Germany

2011 - 2014
GTA Product Design
Berufskolleg Senne (Business College) Bielefeld, Germany

2001 - 2010
Higher School Certificate / Abitur
Hans Ehrenberg Schule Bielefeld, Germany

2018
Volunteer hotel service, 2 months
Yad HaShmona guesthouse | Yad HaShmona, Israel

2017
Manufacturing of LED lights, 4 months
LED2WORK | Pforzheim, Germany

2016
Warehouse logistics, 1 month
Gildemeister Drehmaschinen | Bielefeld, Germany

2015
Assembly line in car manufacturing, 2 months
Daimler, Mercedes Benz | Rastatt, Germany

2011
Warehouse logistics, 2 months
tenrit foodtec | Schloß Holte Stukenbrock, Germany

2009 - 2010
Package processing in warehouse, 1 year
General Logistics Systems | Bielefeld, Germany

Chris Allan Pauls