Isabella Thaller creates distinctive brands reduced to what matters—designed for lasting impact. With a hospitality and premium-brand focus, she builds brand systems that feel clear, elevated, and unmistakably distinct. As Founder and Creative Director of Acute Branding and Design, she partners with teams to translate strategy into strong visual identities, from concept through execution.

Isabella Thaller

Isabella Thaller creates distinctive brands reduced to what matters—designed for lasting impact. With a hospitality and premium-brand focus, she builds brand systems that feel clear, elevated, and unmistakably distinct. As Founder and Creative Director of Acute Branding and Design, she partners with teams to translate strategy into strong visual identities, from concept through execution.

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Isabella Thaller creates distinctive brands reduced to what matters—designed for lasting impact. With a hospitality and premium-brand focus, she builds brand systems that feel clear, elevated, and unmistakably distinct.

As Founder and Creative Director of Acute Branding and Design, she partners with teams to translate strategy into strong visual identities, from concept through execution.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder and Creative Director at Acute Branding and Design
February 1, 2021 - Present
Creates and leads branding and design projects for hospitality, specialty food, lifestyle, and premium brands. Works on brand strategy translation into visual identity systems with an emphasis on clarity, distinctiveness, and long-term impact.
Freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer at Seite Zwei, Bleed, Virtue, dmb
October 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance art direction and graphic design work for clients across branding and communications. Delivered design solutions including identity, layout, and campaign/brand assets tailored to each project.
Graphic Designer at Powell Allen
February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
Graphic design role supporting brand and editorial/artwork production. Designed and prepared deliverables for client projects in line with creative direction.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Selfridges, Fitch, Magpie Studio, Praline
August 1, 2011 - September 30, 2013
Freelance graphic design projects for retail and creative studios. Produced brand and campaign design assets with a focus on high-quality execution and style consistency.
Placement / Junior Freelance Designer at NB London
March 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011
Junior freelance/placement support for design work. Assisted with creating and preparing design materials under supervision of senior designers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Design (Information Design Degree) at FH Joanneum, Graz, Austria
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Communication Design (Erasmus) at Politecnico di Milano, Italy
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008

Qualifications

Midjourney Deep Dive (2 day seminar via Tomorrow Academy by Awed)
April 1, 2025 - April 2, 2025
Brand Building (2 day seminar via Tomorrow Academy by Julia Peglow)
March 1, 2024 - March 2, 2024

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services