Senior Product Designer, Creative Developer & Brand Designer based in Hamburg, Germany.
What I do
Since 2017, I’ve been working alongside businesses worldwide. I envision, design, develop and consult. A clear focus on product-oriented needs, data, usability standards and an eye for beautiful UI.
My Journey
Besides being a freelancer, I work alongside agencies to combine creative forces for business needs. Always open to new collaborations.
Senior Product Designer
InsomniaLabs
Oct 2022 - Present
Product, Brand Design & Creative Dev.
NewKino Studio
Oct 2022 - Present
Junior Art Director
Ballyhoo
Jun 2021 - Jan 2024
First paid client
2017
First design in Photoshop
2012
Brands I've worked with
Impressum
Timo Leon Krause
Ehrenbergstraße 51
22767 Hamburg
inquiry@tlk.hamburg
Christmas Campaign
Client
Coca-Cola
Region
Latin America
Role
UI/UX Design
Year
2022
Introduction
Coca-Cola fans from Latin America had the opportunity to claim one of ten meticulously crafted NFTs, with an added chance to secure a high-value NFT from one of our four esteemed partners in the campaign.
This campaign was part of the “Real Magic” christmas campaign that’s played across the globe. This particular part of the campaign was limited to LATAM.
01
Impact & Results
This campaign proved to be a resounding success, as Insomnia Labs and all partners seamlessly guided Coca-Cola into the world of crypto and NFTs. The collaboration was so impactful that it led to another partnership on a subsequent campaign.
02
How did I design an experience that reflects the warmth and festive emotion people associate with Coca-Cola, especially in the context of Christmas?
My approach reimagined the interface through the lens of the iconic Coca-Cola vending machine. The UI and interactions draw on the familiarity and emotional appeal of classic Coke machines, reinforcing the campaign narrative: use the Metaverse Vending Machine and receive a reward, just like purchasing a bottle of Coke.
To bring this concept to life, I designed a fully responsive, vector-based vending machine that anchors the web experience. Subtle interactivity and the animated “magic gift box” add anticipation and delight, making the campaign both emotional and unmistakably on-brand.
03
The minting flow
The minting flow itself is intentionally lightweight and friction-aware. Upon landing, users complete an age verification step to meet legal requirements, followed by a simple Web3 wallet connection to enable the NFT to reach the users’ wallet.
Once the user clicks “Mint” the vending machine animates and presents the gift box reveal, clearly communicating the reward moment and showcasing the specific NFT the user has received.
Loyalty App
Client
Chubby Group
Region
United States
Role
Lead Product Design
Year
2025
Introduction
Chubby Club serves as the digital hub for Chubby Group's high-end US restaurants. The app streamlines dining discovery, points collection, rewards, and tiered membership benefits.
The Chubby Group asked Insomnia Labs to rebrand and reimagine their already existing loyalty app. This is the first project I was the Lead Product Designer on. I received full creative freedom and a lot of responsibility to ensure the product becomes the best it can be.
01
Metrics
Chubby Club has an active and flourishing discord server. The redesign has been shared with their community to gather direct feedback from the people that use it on the regular.
02
How did I redefine Chubby Clubs’ brand identity based on their playful yet elegant nature?
Chubby Clubs’ previous brand identity was sparse and inconsistent. Their promotional landing page had a complete different design language than the existing old application.
I created a scalable design system in Figma that defines and documents Chubby Clubs’ design language and its components. I picked up their playful idea of having a mascot – the expressive ramen bowl – and combined it with an elegant and modern UI – primarily in dark mode. The design system also includes a fully working light mode that is set up with variable themes.
03
How did I eliminate the key UX issue from the old app?
The old app had one major flaw; The display of the users’ benefits. They were scattered across the app, making it hard to see all benefits in one place. I chose to consolidate the Home & Explore Page, making space for a new page called “My Benefits”.
It streamlines all three kinds of benefits and makes it easy to learn more about them and what awaits the user if they reach the next tier, purchase a membership or decide to buy a Lifetime Pass.
This solves multiple issues at once. One central place for all your benefits that are accessible while being able to increase conversion rate by teasing what a membership upgrade or Lifetime Pass offers.
04
The core loyalty mechanism – Points
Points advance users through seasonal loyalty tiers, directly supporting regular visits and ecosystem engagement. Points and tiers enable rewards and benefits.
I added educational modals that help explain the user the key differences between the different pools of Points. We also added the concept of “Location Multipliers”; Offering Points Multipliers at certain restaurants at certain time frames, incentivizing visits and spendage.
05
Finding your next foodspot
The exploration map simplifies locating and reserving dining spots by aggregating all Chubby Group and Partner venues. Users can quickly refine their search using comprehensive, metric-based filters.
06
Keeping track of your rewards
The loyalty structure allows for point redemption on a wide array of rewards tailored to each restaurant. Limited-availability rewards are leveraged to significantly boost user retention.
07
Account Hub
Users manage account settings, redeem promotional codes, and access the referral program. This area also serves as the dedicated showcase for paid memberships and the exclusive Lifetime Pass, a collectible offering permanent, high-value benefits.
08
User Validation
The app is still in development as of now. Previously the client shared key user interfaces with their active discord server to get feedback as the majority of their members use the app religiously and the app obviously needs to cater to them.
The feedback was extremely positive. Users appreciated the new structure and the refined benefits page, aswell as the overhauled and visually aesthetic design language – especially the new cute ramen bowl mascot.
“I really like how polished the new design is. The new ramen buddy is SO CUTE!”
Sep 17, 2026 - 8:01PM
“that’s actually so good, love how all my benefits will be in one place”
Sep 17, 2026 - 7:34PM
“first of all: the ramen bowl is super cute! The new design looks super crisp”
Sep 18, 2026 - 5:03PM
09
Server App
Servers operate using one centralized account in the main application. They can toggle between the Server Mode for operational tasks and the Patron Mode for customer loyalty features.
10
Administrative Dashboards
For Location Managers and the executives, I also reimagined the entire dashboard structure. The old dashboards were too complicated and therefore annoying to use effectively.
Depending on your role, you get a perfectly suited version of the dashboard, allowing you to focus on what's important to you.
Avalanche Foundation Initiative
Client
Avalanche
Role
Product Design
Year
2023
Visit
retro9000.avax
Introduction
In 2023, Avalanche reached out to Insomnia Labs about building a $40M grant initiative from the Avalanche Foundation, rewarding builders and referrers who are driving real impact onchain.
I served as the primary product designer, collaborating with the Lead Designer for periodic quality reviews and alignment.
01
Impact
02
Designed for Builders and Enthusiasts
The experience needed to serve two core groups: builders and the Avalanche community. Developers require a frictionless way to submit and manage projects, while enthusiasts need intuitive discovery, voting, and interaction across the ecosystem. The product balances both by supporting contribution and exploration equally.
03
Seamless Project Submission
Submitting a project had to feel effortless despite the amount of required information. I designed a multi-step flow that breaks complexity into manageable steps and automatically saves drafts. This allows developers to pause and resume at any time without losing progress, reducing drop-off and cognitive load.
04
The Exploration & Voting Experience
Submitting a project had to feel effortless despite the amount of required information. I designed a multi-step flow that breaks complexity into manageable steps and automatically saves drafts. This allows developers to pause and resume at any time without losing progress, reducing drop-off and cognitive load.
05
How leaderboards and live feeds increase user retention
Leaderboards drive motivation and retention by surfacing top-performing projects. They encourage inspiration, comparison, and competitive progress within the ecosystem.
The live feed further increases engagement by keeping users informed with real-time updates, new submissions, and activity filtered by rounds and sources — supporting continuous discovery and participation.
Creative Studio
Client
NewKino Studio
Role
Brand Identity,
UI/UX & Dev.
Year
2023
Visit
newkino.studio
Introduction
NewKino is a nimble creative studio that brings impossible worlds to life. Founded in 2020 by a collective of filmmakers and technologists, NK builds the next evolution of award-winning visual stroytelling.
01
The Challenge
Craft a sophisticated and timeless brand identity. Tranform this identity into a distinctive and visually captivating website that showcases the exceptional work of NewKino.
NewKinos’ work should be the primary focus at all times, with the remaining UI complimenting that endeavor.
02
The Brand Identity
Recognizing that brand identity is the cornerstone of any enterprise, I crafted a comprehensive visual system for NewKino. This process included designing a bespoke logo and curating a refined color palette and typography suite to ensure a cohesive, elegant, and professional aesthetic across all touchpoints.
The logo communicates innovation and modernity. Its dynamic mark conveys forward motion and cinematic energy, visually expressing NewKino Studios’ progressive, video-first identity.
03
The Home Page
The homepage acts as the studio’s digital threshold, anchored by a prominent showreel. We utilized a minimalist UI to minimize distraction, ensuring the creative work takes center stage. The content strategy is precise: a curated Featured Projects slider, Key Services, and a glimpse into the Team page.
04
The Projects
The projects page offers a dual-view experience: expansive, full-width imagery for deep immersion, and a condensed grid view that allows users to scan multiple projects simultaneously with ease. Large imagery keeps the focus on the work itself.
05
The Project
Each case study provides a comprehensive deep-dive, blending key information with high-fidelity images and video to fully articulate the project's narrative.
06
The Team
I reimagined the standard team directory with interactive, holographic-style cards. This design nods to modern collectible culture, offering a distinctive and high-value presentation for every member of the studio.
ICC CHAMPIONS Trophy 2025
Client
ICC
Region
Global
Role
UI/UX Design
Year
2025
Introduction
A fan experience inspired by Spotify Wrapped, designed to give cricket enthusiasts a personalized recap of their statistics and standout moments from interacting with the various games tied to the CHAMPIONS Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
01
Impact & Results
02
The Challenge
The goal was to create an engaging, user-friendly journey that evokes excitement, nostalgia, and a sense of achievement — while remaining closely aligned with the tournament’s brand identity to ensure consistency and memorability across all touchpoints.
Main focus is on the easy to use navigation; Simple arrows to move back and forth between the slides – aswell as a centric share button to incentivize sharing the campaign to social media.
03
AI Leverage
Each fan received an unique recap, featuring individualized color schemes and tailored statistics that reflect their personal performance and engagement.
Design System
Role
System Design
Year
2025
Visit
figma.com
Introduction
KHAOS is a flexible design system that simplifies the creation of modern, visually refined interfaces. It isn’t meant to be a universal solution, but rather a source of inspiration and a demonstration of my skillset.
01
What makes a Design System scalable?
Global variables, structured color styles, and fully flexible components that can switch between light and dark modes instantly using Variable Modes. All of these parts ensure the design system is easy to adapt, scalable to all extents.
02
UI Components
KHAOS includes a wide range of ready-to-use UI components — such as tables, modals, and more — and continues to grow as I expand it over time.
Logo Collection
Clients
Multiple
Year
2018 - 2025
Introduction
Over the years, I’ve had extensive opportunities to create pictorial marks and develop complete brand identities. To keep this collection focused, I’ve chosen not to include full brand identities but instead highlight only the pictorials — showcasing both my skillset & stylistic range.