Anke Stohlmann
About Anke Stohlmann
Anke Stohlmann serves as the Executive Director of Design at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in design management and education, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives that enhance creativity and accessibility in design.
Work at The New York Times
Anke Stohlmann has been serving as the Executive Director of Design at The New York Times since 2021. In this role, she has co-led a cross-functional project team to develop the next iteration of Times Central, the company's internal site. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Brand Consultant for two years from 2017 to 2019 and briefly as an Art Director at The New York Times Magazine in 2003. Her extensive experience at The New York Times highlights her long-standing commitment to the organization.
Education and Expertise
Anke Stohlmann holds multiple degrees in design-related fields. She earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interaction Design from the School of Visual Arts. Additionally, she studied Graphic Design and Visual Communications at Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, achieving a Diplom, which is equivalent to an MFA. She also completed a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Design Management at Pratt Institute. Her educational background supports her expertise in design and management.
Background
Stohlmann has a diverse professional background, having worked in various design roles across multiple organizations. She was a Design Manager and Program Design Lead at Nava from 2019 to 2021 and served as a Senior Fellow at Public Policy Lab in 2019. Her earlier career includes positions at Pentagram as a Senior Designer and at Time Inc Custom Publishing as a Creative Director. This breadth of experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of design in different contexts.
Achievements
Anke Stohlmann founded Li’l Stories, a framework designed to enhance creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy in elementary education. She has also led initiatives that impacted over 500 students in Title 1 schools through storytelling labs. Stohlmann contributed to the development of the iServe Nebraska portal, which provides a single access point for managing income-based benefits. Additionally, she played a role in scaling cloud.cms.gov, enhancing its design and functionality significantly.
Teaching Experience
Since 2022, Anke Stohlmann has been an Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute, where she shares her knowledge and experience in design with students. She previously served as faculty at the School of Visual Arts from 2014 to 2018. Her teaching roles reflect her commitment to education and mentorship in the field of design.