That’s me, Luise Bornkessel!
Creative solutions for your visions
I am an illustrator and motion designer, and I make your company or organization stand out with distinctive images and animations. Whether I work on scientific illustrations, explanatory films or visual brand identity - my goal is to convey your message clearly and authentically.
"Design is thinking made visual”
This quote from Saul Bass is my guiding principle. For me, illustration is not just a pretty picture: it is the art of making ideas tangible and understandable. It's about capturing the essence of a story or concept and building a bridge to the audience with clear, aesthetic and effective visuals.
To do this, we first agree on the content to be conveyed, the target audience and the medium. I will listen to any ideas you may already have and continue my own research after the meeting. After my research, you will receive one or more rough drafts that make the ideas more concrete and provide material for discussion.
I attach great importance to working in a structured and transparent manner. I take the necessary creative space AND at the same time stick to deadlines.
Once we have found the best concept together, I refine the design. I then seek an exchange if further questions arise while I am working on the final deliverables.
From initial idea to final image: I make your content visible.
Why me?
With me, you don't just get an illustrator, but a partner who understands your vision and tells your story with creative precision. My work is grounded, versatile and bespoke - whether developing a visual brand identity, creating individual animations or illustrations, or visualizing complex scientific content. What sets me apart is my ability to penetrate content analytically and develop empathy for the target group. I find surprising solutions. Humorous, factual or whatever your story requires.
My passion: telling stories that last
I have always been fascinated by images - how they can make us laugh, make us think or inspire us. This fascination actually extends to everything visual. I love experimenting with colors, shapes and movement to create something emotional and tangible from complex information.
Background & Experience
After my diploma and working in stage and costume design at the Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, I studied illustration at the HAW Hamburg and graduated in 2024 with a bachelor's degree - with a focus on science illustration and animation. My semester abroad at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris broadened my creative perspective and provided me with new impulses for animation and illustration.
My experience ranges from illustrations and design for local businesses such as cafes, to working with biotech companies such as Exazyme, film projects such as the Jazz-Symphonie, to co-developing and designing (digital) learning formats such as the Droste Pad at Burg Hülshoff - Center for Literature.
What customers and colleagues say about me
Who I am
Outside of work, I enjoy strolling flea markets, listening to science podcasts, traveling and dancing - I love swing music! Animals and nature give me peace. Because I have already experienced a lot, I remain pragmatic, organized and calm even in stressful times.
Let's visualize your vision!
Would you like to tell your story in clear, effective and aesthetic images and animations? I look forward to hearing from you and working with you to create something extraordinary.