Multi-day courses online & on site
Multi-day courses online & on site
What can we do for you?
We are colourful and we are successful promenade mixtures. A German core, the aroma of Italy, the Russian soul, the vastness of the USA, the mountain air of Austria, the scent of Colombia and the spice of the Orient. We are a team of many ladies and gentlemen from all countries, of all ages and of the most diverse professions.
We are us. We are authentic. We are honest. We are soulful. We are motivated to do our best for you and for us every day. And we want to support and accompany people in learning new things, gaining experience and knowing more - about methods, techniques, tools - and themselves.
Stefan is the founder and mastermind of the institute. He has worked for a couple of decades as a designer and consultant for companies of all shapes and sizes. He founded the institute in 2014, just in time for the birth of his first daughter. In him, the German penchant for perfection, quality and structure meets the Italian dolce vita. Stefan can only do a few things at once, otherwise he is not happy and healthy. He loves developing ideas, making plans and getting new things off the ground. For many years he has unsuccessfully practised contemplative techniques to become calmer and more relaxed. He lives and works wherever there is electricity and internet.
Managing Director
Maria made it across early in her life - she moved from Dresden as a young adult to conquer Leipzig. She is not only good with people, but also with numbers, words and works. With a solid business background and a good shot at sales, she is dedicated to people and the human condition itself. She ensures that our team continues to grow - in every respect - and that we can strengthen ourselves with great, accomplished and motivated people. She is constantly on the air. When she is not on the air, she spends whole evenings with her son exploring Catan and the world.
Art historian & communication trainer
Irina is an art historian, designer and teacher. She is the glamorous eminence in the background who gives the institute its soul. Without her, Stefan's inner child would be hopelessly lost. Warm Russian blood flows in her veins with a good shot of German blood cells from past lives. Contrary to all Russian legends, she prefers black tea to crystal clear vodka. She can create elaborate hair designs as well as impart knowledge about the history of art. In her life, she has done just about everything once. She goes with Stefan wherever there is electricity and internet and her children can live, play and learn happily.
HR- and Project Manager
Anne combines competence and cordiality. With her always friendly demeanor and positive charisma, she manages to keep calm and maintain an overview even in stressful situations. Her love of structure is reflected in the meticulous maintenance of her to-do lists and her ability to always keep an eye on deadlines and meet them on time. Her open-minded and helpful manner ensures that everyone feels well looked after and understood.
Sales Manager
Garnet is our calm in strength. Her Colombian blood flows warmly and evenly through German veins. She burns for what she does. She sells you everything there is to have in the bazaar of personal development. Once she has shared her screen, she skilfully guides you through every meeting. Garnet is our go-to person for companies who want to do something for the development of their employees. With Garnet, there is nothing off the peg - here, customised tailoring is the order of the day.
Sales Manager
As a native Bulgarian, Iva brings a touch of Eastern charm to Düsseldorf. With her determination, dynamism and passion for communication, she wins everyone over in no time at all. After studying media and communication management, she gained her first experience in social media marketing. She then found her calling in the sales industry. She is an empathetic and detail-oriented strategist who always strives to find the best solutions. Whether by phone, email or in face-to-face meetings, she always knows how to inspire her counterpart. When she's not tweaking new sales strategies, she can be found at the gym or traveling to exotic destinations. Her love for animals is immeasurable, and as a dedicated activist, her dream is to one day give back to the community.
Office Manager & Community Manager
Marlen is our problem solver: with her pronounced problem-solving attitude and emphatic nature, she is always on hand to help and advise our students, trainers and team members. She also ensures that our seminars run smoothly and that the participants feel that they are in good hands. When Marlen is not juggling her professional tasks, she enjoys working in her own jewelry workshop, where she can give free rein to her creativity.
Office Manager
As a passionate globetrotter, Jasmine is responsible for our office and supports our students, trainers and team members with an open heart and a smile that is infectious. Thanks to her passion and commitment, she is always there when it matters and always finds creative solutions. In addition to her creativity - be it drawing, crocheting, pottery or other craft projects - Jasmine is a master organizer. She loves creating to-do lists, bringing structure to projects and coordinating appointments perfectly. Communicating with people is particularly important to her, as she values collaboration, inspiration and developing ideas together.
Marketing Manager & Community Manager
Valentina is a real bundle of energy: with her Italian charm and supportive nature, she takes hearts by storm. Whether by phone, Slack or e-mail - she is always on hand with her creative solutions. With her infectious positivity, she puts a smile on everyone's face. With Valentina at your side, everyone and every woman feels well looked after and understood. She knows the answer to every question and her sunny disposition ensures that everyone feels well looked after.
Digital Designer
Camilo is our man for beauty and goodness. He not only pushes pixels from one side to the other, but also plays with vectors and animations. His head constantly tingles and makes his hair curl. He is responsible for making everything work and look good. He wields the digital brush nimbly and knows how to skilfully set the scene for every colour palette. There is no design tool that does not obey his nimble fingers.
Learning Technologist
Tobias is one of the few people who combine both design and technical skills. With his experience in UX design and front-end development as well as his interdisciplinary way of thinking and working, he acts as a connective tissue between the trades. Tobias loves to create order and optimize processes. He conceives and designs learning journeys in collaboration with our Learning Design Team and is the contact person for technical and design issues.
Learning Designer
Barbara is our alpine powerhouse. She has made her way across the Alps to Lake Garda. Austrian culture and nature meets La Dolce Vita. With good luck, she speaks fluent Italian in short order. She knows how to get a curriculum going just as well as she knows how to get a video into the right shape. She brings our courses up to speed and makes sure that everything runs smoothly. Her Learning Journeys are an enjoyable adventure with tangible results. There is no participant who doesn't look forward to the next chapter with her.
Learning Designer
Monika is the synthesis of German thoroughness and Polish fire. When her 'inner Monk', with its well marked need for order, structure and cleanliness, is not rebelling, she takes a 'tough but hearty' approach to tasks. She brings structure and passion to her work and inspires her colleagues to bring out the best in themselves. Her Polish temperament means she doesn't shy away from confrontation. She is honest to the core. Her colleagues appreciate the fact that she is always authentic and genuine. As a little herb witch, Monika has a natural solution for many everyday ailments and is happy to share her knowledge.
Media Design Dual Student
Jolina supports our marketing team as a dual student in media design. She brings creative ideas and a fresh perspective to our campaigns and projects. Jolina likes to create visually appealing designs that convey complex messages clearly and concisely. In her spare time, she experiments with new design techniques and draws inspiration from art and media. Her work helps to make our marketing strategies both effective and visually appealing.
Working student Motion Graphics
Sergej supports XDi as a working student with a focus on the animations of our teaching content. He brings a keen eye for detail and technical finesse that brings movement and life to our learning materials. Sergej enjoys working on making complex topics easier to understand through clear and appealing animations. In his spare time, he immerses himself in movies and animations to find new inspiration. With his work, he helps to ensure that our learning content is not only informative, but also visually more accessible.
Sales & Office Manager
Laura has her roots in the centre of power. She drinks Hessian Äppelwoi with Spanish chorizo. When her stomach is not rebelling, she tries to convince our customers and prospects that we are the best. Beyond that, she is up for anything and everything. She has succumbed to oriental charm and recently entered into holy matrimony. Now she has become a mum to a little Capricorn and is taking care of the really important things in life.
