Since 2018 I work as an art director for MILCHWELT magazine (DMK Deutsches Milchkontor), both print and digital, including campaign communications and design award-winning projects. My focus is on strong visual concepts, editorial design, and production-ready layouts across media. Previously I managed my own design studio, HAPELDESIGN, working on media design, motion design, illustration, and concepts for clients across publishing, automotive, food, fitness/health, and music publishing. I also bring experience from advertising agencies and graphic design studios, including layout and illustration for real estate, fashion, and politics.

Regina Bense

Since 2018 I work as an art director for MILCHWELT magazine (DMK Deutsches Milchkontor), both print and digital, including campaign communications and design award-winning projects. My focus is on strong visual concepts, editorial design, and production-ready layouts across media. Previously I managed my own design studio, HAPELDESIGN, working on media design, motion design, illustration, and concepts for clients across publishing, automotive, food, fitness/health, and music publishing. I also bring experience from advertising agencies and graphic design studios, including layout and illustration for real estate, fashion, and politics.

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Since 2018 I work as an art director for MILCHWELT magazine (DMK Deutsches Milchkontor), both print and digital, including campaign communications and design award-winning projects. My focus is on strong visual concepts, editorial design, and production-ready layouts across media.

Previously I managed my own design studio, HAPELDESIGN, working on media design, motion design, illustration, and concepts for clients across publishing, automotive, food, fitness/health, and music publishing. I also bring experience from advertising agencies and graphic design studios, including layout and illustration for real estate, fashion, and politics.

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Art Director at DMK Deutsches Milchkontor (MILCHWELT magazine)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Art direction for MILCHWELT magazine (print and digital). Handle communications and campaign visuals for DMK, supporting editorial design, layout system development, and cross-channel creative execution. Work includes designing and art directing campaigns that received design awards (foxaward silver and gold).
Managing Director at HAPELDESIGN
January 1, 2001 - December 1, 2011
Led the design studio (media design, motion design, illustration, and concept). Delivered visual communication for a range of clients including Red Bull Media House (layouts/scribbles, storyboard, moodboard), Schwäbisch Media (supplements, flyers, brochures, ads, landing pages, Facebook, animated banners, films, logos, pictograms), Daimler AG (production of explanatory films), and additional fitness/health, food (organic), and music publishing clients (sheet music and teaching materials).
Media Designer and Illustrator at Zitrusblau, advertising agency Berlin
June 1, 1998 - November 1, 2001
Created layouts and illustrations for clients in real estate, fashion, and politics sectors. Provided independent customer support and developed design concepts for print and related communication needs.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Zebra-Design, graphic design agency Berlin
July 1, 1995 - August 1, 1998
Worked on media design and illustration. Responsible for creating visual materials and supporting client projects from early concept through production-ready design.

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Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment