I’m Heike Kiefer, a communications manager, designer by training,
and storyteller at heart.
and storyteller at heart.
With 15+ years of experience in communication and design, I specialise in bridging strategy with creativity to craft narratives that move people. My dual background as a certified Communication Designer (HF), plus training in Media Design (print & digital), gives me a unique perspective: I see both the “why” and the “how” of communication.
How I Create Impact
Internal & External Communications
I design and deliver communication strategies that connect leadership, employees, and external audiences, ensuring consistency, clarity, and engagement across all channels.
I design and deliver communication strategies that connect leadership, employees, and external audiences, ensuring consistency, clarity, and engagement across all channels.
Multichannel Design & Content Creation
Leveraging experience in interaction and visual design to create compelling
content for web, intranet, print, social, etc.
Leveraging experience in interaction and visual design to create compelling
content for web, intranet, print, social, etc.
Project & Stakeholder ManagementI execute communication projects end-to-end, coordinating with stakeholders at all levels to align goals, manage timelines, and deliver impactful results.
Photography & Visual Storytelling
As a creative outlet, I practice photography to inform my aesthetic sense,
bring fresh visual ideas, and explore new perspectives.
As a creative outlet, I practice photography to inform my aesthetic sense,
bring fresh visual ideas, and explore new perspectives.
How I Work
I believe that simple, human-centred communication is powerful.
My approach is always:
My approach is always:
Empathetic: Understanding audience needs
Clear & honest: No jargon, direct language
Aesthetic & purposeful: Design matters when it supports the message
Collaborative & flexible: I work best when I bring people together