Franz Blach
About Franz Blach
Franz Blach serves as the Managing Director and Executive Design Director at Ideo, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in design leadership, having held various roles at Ideo and other companies, including LG Electronics and Vodafone.
Current Role at IDEO
Franz Blach serves as the Managing Director and Executive Design Director at IDEO since 2019. In this role, he oversees design initiatives and strategic direction within the organization. His leadership focuses on integrating innovative design practices that align with IDEO's mission of creating positive impact through design.
Previous Positions at IDEO
Franz Blach has held multiple roles at IDEO prior to his current position. He worked as a Design Director from 2014 to 2018, where he led various design projects. He also served as Project Lead for Brand Strategy and Communication Design from 2010 to 2011, and as Design Lead and Client Lead for Brand Strategy from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he was the Portfolio Lead for Brand Strategy from 2012 to 2014 and a Senior Design Director for six months in 2019.
Experience at LG Electronics
Franz Blach worked as the Lead Designer for User Experience at LG Electronics from 2007 to 2008. In this capacity, he contributed to the development of user-centered design solutions, enhancing the overall user experience for LG's products.
Freelance Work and Early Career
Before joining IDEO, Franz Blach gained diverse experience through freelance roles. He worked as a Visual Design and User Experience Freelancer at Hobnox GmbH for one month in 2007. He also freelanced in design, user experience, and visual design for Vodafone from 2003 to 2006, accumulating three years of experience in the United Kingdom.
Education and Design Studies
Franz Blach studied at the Köln International School of Design from 2001 to 2008, focusing on design. His education provided a foundation in design principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.