WHO AM I? > What Others Say

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e love Oliver Weiss’ painterly illustrations and original approach to getting across abstract ideas.

Elfrieda Abbe, 
Editor, The Writer (USA)

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liver Weiss is by far the most talented illustrator we have worked with. At Media magazine, we are often required to turn around front covers for magazine supplements at very short notice. Oliver not only meets these stringent deadlines, but also delivers work that’s original, lively and colourfully animated.

Atifa Hargrave-Silk
Managing Editor
Media magazine (Haymarket, Hong Kong)

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hen I hire Oliver Weiss I know that I’ll receive illustrations that are creative expressions of the desired concept; culturally sensitive and beautifully executed. And he’s always on deadline!

Rachel Plecas, 
Editor, Asia Tatler (Hong Kong)

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reative, professional, efficient – Oliver was dedicated to our project from start to finish. His enthusiasm and insight resulted in an end result that was beyond my expectations.

Kim Mueller,
Advertising Director,
Asset Engineering Corporation (Canada)

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have had the pleasure of working with Oliver Weiss over the last number of months on the conceptualisation and development of aspects of branding for the Globe Business College Munich. I found Oliver at all times to be reliable, dedicated and utterly professional (which is evidenced by his ability to meet harsh deadlines under stressful conditions). In addition, his communication and people skills are excellent, which facilitate him not just in identifying the needs of individual clients but also in producing an end product that exceeds expectations. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Oliver and I look forward to working with him on future GBCM projects.

Dr. Susan Walsh,  Director, Globe Business College Munich

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liver goes above and beyond – delivering great artwork on time and within budget. He is a pleasure to work with and the perfect example of the global economy at work.

Davy Adams, 
Publisher, Computerworld Australia

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as Oktoberfestplakat von Oliver Weiss zeigt einen neuen Weg in der Gestaltung, im Umgang mit Farbe, im Umgang mit dem Thema Plakat auf. Es setzt das Thema sehr plakativ um, funktioniert in der Verkleinerung und strahlt eine Fröhlichkeit aus, eine Leichtigkeit, die wir auf der Wiesn gerne sehen.
— The Oktoberfest poster designed by Oliver Weiss indicates a new approach in design, in using color, and in utilizing the medium. The design is very in your face, and works small-scale, too. It communicates a cheerfulness, a sense of easiness which we like to see at the Oktoberfest.

Hannes Mayer,
Jury Member, Oktoberfest Poster Design Competition (from an interview by Bayerischer Rundfunk / Bavarian Broadcasting)

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ir brauchten für unser Magazin ganz dringend ein Plakat, hatten eine grobe Idee und baten Oliver Weiss um die Realisierung. Das ganze natürlich lieber gestern als heute. Die Zusammenarbeit war perfekt – in täglicher Abstimmung zwischen der Redaktion und dem Grafiker entstand ein kleines Schmuckstück über die Geschichte der politischen Parteien in Deutschland, das uns so gefiel, dass wir es in ganzseitigen Anzeigen für unsere Werbung einsetzten und nun auch als Sonderdruck im ZEIT-Online-Shop verkaufen.
— We asked Oliver Weiss to design a poster for our magazine. Cooperating with the designer worked like a charm, and in an in-depth day-by-day process, we produced a little masterpiece on the evolution of the political parties in Germany. In fact, we liked the result so much that we used it in full-page ads and are selling it as a special print in the DIE ZEIT online store.

Christoph Drösser, 
Editor-in-Chief, ZEITWISSEN (Germany)

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e always look forward to incorporating Oliver’s artwork into our creative marketing efforts. His designs give our marketing pieces the edge we need to stand out from the competition.

Allison Jones & Christine Pesko, 
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures (USA)

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liver Weiss breathes life into even the driest of subjects with a deft hand, a sense of humour and a hint of psychedelia. His tenacious designs are bold and intelligent, and are delivered not only on time but within budget. Oliver is a delight to work with.

Melinda Earsdon, 
Managing Editor, 
Pacific Business Press (Hong Kong)

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like Oliver’s work.

Steven Heller, 
Senior Art Director, New York Times (USA)

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ir danken Oliver Weiss für wirklich hervorragende Ideen, Denkansätze, exzellente Kreativität und die hervorragende Umsetzung unserer Christmas-E-Card. Unendliche Geduld bewies Oliver Weiss bei unseren zahlreichen Wünschen, Änderungen und Fragen. Wir freuen uns auch auf zukünftige Zusammenarbeit.
— We thank Oliver Weiss for his outstanding  ideas, impetus, excellent  creativity and skillful implementation of our Christmas e-card. Oliver proved incredibly patient regarding requests and queries. We look forward to a continued cooperation.

Anke Baum-Nilsson 
Market Manager, tesa Europe (Germany)

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liver is a mind reader. He knows what I want even when I don’t. Whatever the project – web design, illustration, brochures – Oliver has gone above and beyond in terms of the quality of work and customer service. I highly recommend Oliver for your marketing needs.

Monica Li, 
Communications Driver, SCI Companies (USA)

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ft sind Künstler alles andere als einfach. Von arroganter Diva über den „Ich-lass-mir-nicht-reinreden“-Typ bis zur überarbeiteten Mimose habe ich schon alles erlebt. Umso erfreulicher, dass die Zusammenarbeit mit Oliver Weiss vom Gegenteil geprägt ist: Kreativ und ohne Star-Allüren macht er sich an die Arbeit und hat auch noch ein offenes Ohr für den Kunde bzw. die Agentur. Was will man mehr?
— Artists are often difficult to handle. I have seen it all, from snotty divas and know-it-alls to high-maintenance types. By comparison, Oliver Weiss exhibits exactly the opposite attitude: He is creative and completely lacks airs and graces, getting right down to work, no strings attached, while keeping an open ear to the client’s or agency’s needs. What more could one ask for?

Jamal Khan,
Chief Creative Officer, Euro RSCG 4D (Germany)

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eautiful art, amazing speed of delivery, great quality of work and extremely amiable attitude – Oliver’s work is impressive and his communication and flexibility make him a joy to work with!

Claire Soper, 
Marketing Team Manager, ESI Ltd (UK)

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ir danken Oliver Weiss Design für die gute Zusammenarbeit. Wir konnten uns jederzeit sicher sein, mit Oliver Weiss einen zuverlässigen und äusserst speditiven Partner gefunden zu haben, der unsere Anforderungen an die Printmaterialien und dem Design der European Conference Tobacco or Health mit einem hohen qualitativ einwandfreien Standard und Service sehr zufrieden stellte.
— We thank Oliver Weiss Design for working with us. We could always rely on Oliver Weiss to be a reliable partner with quick turnarounds and professional excellence in creating the corporate design and collateral for the European Conference Tobacco or Health.

Abhinay Agarwal,
Krebsliga Schweiz / Swiss Cancer League
(Switzerland)

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ie Zusammenarbeit mit Oliver Weiss ist äußerst kreativ, geprägt von enormer Geduld, einem außerordentlichen Gespür für das was wir uns vorstellen und nicht unbedingt klar in Worte zu fassen vermögen, einer schnellen Umsetzung und einem Ergebnis, das sich immer sehen lassen kann!
— Working with Oliver Weiss stands for creativity on the highest level, tremendous patience, an exceptional understanding of what we are actually looking for but haven't been able to nail down, as well as fast turnarounds, and outstanding results.

Sybille Hayek,
Expedia (Germany)

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liver Weiss was chosen by us to design covers and cartoons for our magazine Asialaw. We are happy with our choice because he has always reacted swiftly to our requests and comes up consistently with well executed and imaginative designs.

Donald Gasper, 
Editor-in-Chief, Asia Law & Practice (Hong Kong)

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irque du Soleil meets 21st century modern composition meets something else.

John Ottman,
Film Composer (USA)
(Commenting on Oliver's soundtracks)

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t Cartoon Resource, we are privileged to work with many of the finest cartoonists in the world – from England, the United States, Australia and Europe. Oliver Weiss is at the very top of this group – he is there on the pinnacle, among the best of the best in the world.

Andrew Grossman, 
Director, Cartoon Resource (USA)

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et werk van Oliver Weiss is eenvoudig, kleurrijk en dynamisch – iedere tekening is raak.
— The work of Oliver Weiss is simple, colourful and dynamic – every illustration is a telling story.

Ivo Slangen, 
Editor, Filosofie Magazine (Netherlands)

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liver Weiss is a great contributor! His illustrations are quick and delightfully colored. He’s generous with his time and communicates in a timely fashion for all assignments. It’s a pleasure to work with him.

Ron Grunberg, 
Editor-in-Chief, Mainchance Publications (New York)