Prof. Dr. Othmar Wickenheiser in

Prof. Dr. Othmar Wickenheiser

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CEO at International Design Center Berlin (IDZ)
📍 Bavaria, Germany

Prof. Dr. Othmar Wickenheiser is a leading figure in transportation design education at Hochschule München, where he heads the program. His renowned "Munich Method" achieves a 95% graduate placement rate in top automotive studios. A former designer at Audi, he is an alumnus of the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design.

His professional passion for automotive design extends into his personal interests. He is an accomplished author, having received multiple awards for his book exploring the design legacy of the Porsche 911. He is deeply invested in shaping the future of mobility by mentoring the next generation of designers.

He developed the "Munich Method, " a teaching philosophy so successful that 95% of his graduates land jobs directly in the automotive industry.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
CEO
Location
Bavaria, Germany
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Transportation Design Education
He created the "Munich Method, " a highly successful teaching philosophy that has resulted in a 95% graduate placement rate in the automotive industry for over 25 years.
Future of Mobility
Leads projects with brands like Lamborghini to develop future transportation concepts and is a founding member of the Institute for Man and Mobility.
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Career

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2001 - 2002
CEO
International Design Center Berlin (IDZ)
1990 - 1996
Transportation Exterieur Designer
AUDI AG
Hochschule München
Lifetime Civil Servant
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Education
Transportation Design
ArtCenter College of Design
Doktorarbeit Transportation Design
Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava
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