©2010 Heiko Windisch

Hello, my name is Heiko Windisch. I am an illustrator and visual artist living and working in Heidelberg, Germany with my wife Lilly Piri.

I have been working as an illustrator since 2005, gaining experience as an editorial illustrator, apparel designer, product illustrator and gallery artist. My work on paper and canvas appeared in shows in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney and Zürich. I made apparel designs for Threadless in Chicago and graniph in Tokyo. In 2008 I was on the short list of the Young Illustrator Award at the Illustrative festival in Zürich – in 2009 I was part of the main exhibition in Berlin.

I am constantly on the lookout for new adventures and challenges. Starting at my favourite pen-on-paper I’ve ventured over the years into vector design, animation and sculpture – one of my contributions to the 2009 Illustrative was a 4m (~13 ft) tall totem pole. I also like custom typography and signage.

I enjoy collaborations as well as commissioned work. If you are interested in working with me, feel free to visit my contact page! For updates on current projects, other work and more, please visit my blog.

Ich spreche auch deutsch.
Se habla español también.
Je parle français, aussi.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Illustrative 2008, Zürich, Switzerland (Group)
Illustrative 2009, Berlin, Germany (Group)
Charmingwall Gallery, New York City, New York: Bestiary (Solo)
Ziegel Oh Lac, Zürich, Switzerland: Headscapes (Solo)
Bourgeois Pig, Heidelberg, Germany: Voyage Fantastique (Solo)
Print Club London, UK: Blisters on my Fingers (Group)
Gallery 1988, Los Angeles, California: Cover Band (Group)
Thinkspace Gallery, Los Angeles, California: Picks Of The Harvest: Batch IV (Group)
DvA Gallery, Chicago, Illinois: Picks Of The Harvest: Chicago Invasion (Group)
Monster Children Gallery, Sydney, Australia: Post-Wood (group)
AWARDS/PRIZES:
Young Illustrators Award 2008 Illustrative Zürich // red dot award: communication design 2009 // ADC Germany Wettbewerb: Design: Grafik 2009 // ADC*E: 2009 Shortlist // D&AD: 2009 InBook // Eurobest: 2009 Shortlist // FAB Award: 2009 Shortlist // iF Award: 2009 Shortlist // Mobius Award: 2009 Gold & Best of the Best // One Show Design: 2009 Shortlist // PENTAWARDS: 2009 Silver // New York Festivals: 2009 Silver World Medal
CLIENTS (SELECTION)
ZEIT Magazin // Salomon Snowboards // The Deli Garage // graniph design t-shirt store // Threadless Select // The Common Review Magazine // Die Gestalten Verlag
PUBLICATIONS:
Semi Permanent 2006 Sydney/Auckland Book // Faesthetic Issue 6 // Empty Mag #7 (AUS) // Oddica Magazine #3 // Voiceworks #68 (AUS) // Ruby Mag #14. (ARG) // Bandito E-Zine #1 (MEX) // Walrus Magazine (CDN) // Spooky Calendar 2010