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The Writer Magazine LatinFinance 3x3 Magazine American Illustration Hong Kong Tatler Tom Buhrow Media Magazine Handelsblatt Pacific Business Press Computerworld Australia novum – World of Design Bayerisches Fernsehen Munich Tourism Office Süddeutsche Zeitung Abendzeitung DIE ZEIT / ZEIT WISSEN DGB/German Trade Union USA TODAY InfoTrends Asian Counsel Tesa SCI Companies EURO RSCG Environm. Simulations Swiss Cancer League Expedia Asia Law Cartoon Resource Filosofie Magazine Asset Engineering Mainchance Publications Publish Internet News Tufts Magazine Financial Times Jack Yan Dr. Otto Schmidt Verlag teNeues ARD Ratgeber Recht Frozen Food Ad Contest

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 creative, imaginative and collaborative. Ask Oliver to solve tough visualization challenges and you can expect a range of high quality solutions. He follows through and keeps client needs in mind.

James Crombie, 
Editor-in-Chief, LatinFinance Magazine (USA)

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hrough all his experiences Oliver has gained valuable insight into the workings of the editorial, publishing and advertising worlds which puts him head and shoulders above many out there.

Charles Hively, 
Publisher, 3x3 Magazine (USA)

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liver’s image was one of only 280 images from over 8,000 submitted to receive at least 2 votes and is therefore eligible to appear permanently on our website.

Mark Heflin
Director, American Illustration (USA)

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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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ie Zusammenarbeit für unser Buch „Tim fragt Tom“ war von Anfang bis Ende professionell und unkompliziert. Oliver Weiss legt ein großes Engagement an den Tag. Noch bevor er den Auftrag hatte, sprudelten seine Vorschläge. Eine tolle Arbeitseinstellung gepaart mit viel Können.
— Our cooperation for the book, Tim asks Tom, has been professional and straightforward from the beginning. Oliver Weiss showed great enthusiasm in providing concepts before he was even contracted for the job, exhibiting a tremendous work ethic, paired with a huge amount of experience.

Tom Buhrow, 
Journalist & TV Anchorman, Tagesthemen
(ARD Broadcasting, Germany)

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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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inen einzigen Tag brauchte Oliver Weiss für das Oktoberfest-Plakat. 24 Stunden – von der Skizze bis zum fertigen Plakat; mehr Zeit blieb ihm neben seiner Arbeit als Illustrator nicht. Das Ergebnis kann sich sehen lassen: Es ist so fröhlich und bunt wie die Wiesn, eine Brezel, ein lachender Maßkrug, ein Riesenrad und ein Herz, das auf dem Oktoberfest wohl häufiger verloren geht.
— It has taken Oliver Weiss only one day to create the Oktoberfest poster, 24 hours from intitial sketches to the final result; that’s all he could afford while still keeping up with his illustration business. The result is a real treat to the eye, as joyful and colorful as the Wiesn itself, exhibiting a pretzel, a smiling beer mug, a Ferris wheel, and a heart – just the kind you are likely to lose when paying the Oktoberfest a visit.

Handelsblatt (Germany)
(in their "Face of the Week" feature on Oliver Weiss)

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liver’s wonderful cover illustrations have captured the essence of our feature stories, whilst giving the magazine both a vibrant and professional look. He has always managed to generate great graphic ideas for stories, even when the subjects have been a little obtuse. His work has become a vital part of the image and profile of the magazine.

Tim Gilkison, 
Managing Director, , 
Pacific Business Press (Hong Kong)

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en ersten Platz um das Oktoberfest-Plakat belegte der Designer Oliver Weiss mit seinem bunten „Wiesn-Memory“, das alle wichtigen Elemente des Oktoberfestes auf fast schon spielerischer Weise vereint.
— This year’s grand prize for the official Oktoberfest poster design went to designer Oliver Weiss for his colorful design remeniscent of a game of Memory which incorporates all the essential Oktoberfest ingredients in an almost playful fashion.

novum - World of Design (Germany)

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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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as farbenfrohe Plakat mit einschlägiger Wiesn-Symbolik symbolisiert Lebensfreude.
— The colorful poster design abounds with Oktoberfest icons and conveys a sense of cheerfulness.

Tourism Office, City of Munich (Germany)
(Commenting on the official Oktoberfest beer stein displaying Oliver's award-winning artwork on behalf of the city of Munich)

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in Pop-Art-Motiv mit Herz, Bier, Brezn und Riesenrad in knalligem Rot, Gelb, Pink und Blau ziert den Jubiläums-Krug 2008 des Oktoberfests.
— The 2008 Oktoberfest festival beer stein exhibits a pop art motif showing a heart, beer, a pretzel and a Ferris wheel and uses ultra bright colors such as red, yellow, pink and blue.

Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)
(Commenting on the official Oktoberfest beer stein displaying Oliver's award-winning artwork on behalf of the city of Munich)

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o schön kann die Wiesn sein: Die neuen Oktoberfest-Krüge können sich wirklich sehen lassen.
— This year’s Oktoberfest beer steins are a real treat to the eye.

Abendzeitung (Germany)
(Commenting on the official Oktoberfest beer stein displaying Oliver's award-winning artwork on behalf of the city of Munich)

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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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as DGB Bildungswerk München arbeitet schon seit mehreren Jahren erfolgreich mit Oliver Weiss zusammen – für Titelcover und Innenillustrationen unseres Bildungsprogramms sowie die Bewerbung spezifischer Veranstaltungen. Der Erfolg des Programms spricht für sich: Die Zusammenarbeit mit Oliver Weiss ist außerordentlich kreativ, unkompliziert, zuverlässig und zügig; wir arbeiten sehr gerne mit ihm zusammen.
— We at the German Trade Union office in Munich have been immensely successful in cooperating with Oliver Weiss for many years now. Joint ventures include the jacket design and interior illustrations for our adult education brochures twice a year, as well as projects geared at promoting specific events. The fact that our programs are being well received owes substantially to Oliver’s creativity, his swiftness in providing concepts, and his diligence and communications skills. We tremendously enjoy working with Oliver.

Alexander Klier,
Program Manager,
DGB Bildungswerk München (Germany)

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e are impressed by the contemporary look and feel of Oliver’s art.

USA TODAY (USA)

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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, 
Asian Counsel (Hong Kong)

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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 them 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,
Environmental Simulations / ESI (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 appreciate having had Oliver Weiss Design to work with us. We have found a reliable partner with Oliver Weiss who has managed to offer 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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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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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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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)

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e are consistently impressed with Oliver Weiss’s illustrations. With each assignment we give him, we receive art that is imaginative, well-designed, and perfectly suited to the writing it accompanies. Oliver is always a pleasure to work with.

Jennifer Niesslein & Stephanie Wilkinson
Editors of Brain, Child, 
The Magazine for Thinking Mothers (USA)

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огда я впервые показал работы Оливера главному художника журнала Publish, он сказал, что это иллюстрации мирового класса. Что касается меня, то я всегда удивлялся, как быстро он реагировал на все наши запросы. Работать с Оливером Вейсом легко и приятно.
— When I showed Oliver’s work to the art director of Publish, he told me they were world class illustrations. I have always wondered how Oliver manages to respond to our requests so quickly. I enjoy working with Oliver Weiss – it is straightforward and enjoyable.

Игорь Терентьев
главный редактор журнала «Publish / Дизайн, вёрстка, печать» (Россия)
Igor Terentyev
Editor-in-Chief, Publish (Russia)

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on ci siamo mai incontrati di persona, mai sentiti per telefono. Tutto si è svolto via mail. Era sufficiente mandare a Oliver una breve descrizione del concetto da illustrare. In breve mi mandava alcuni schizzi, spesso in stili differenti. Pochi giorni per realizzare l’illustrazione definitiva, pronta da inserire nella copertina. Non sarebbe potuto essere più facile.
— We’ve never met, we’ve never spoken on the phone – all communication is done via e-mail. A brief description of the concept is all it takes to get a set of drafts from Oliver to choose from, often in different styles. I would receive the final illustration after only a few days’ time – all ready to put on the cover. Nothing could be easier.

Marcello Oddini, 
Editor-in-Chief, Internet News (Italy)

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liver Weiss brings a special sophisticated whimsy to his work that helps us connect with and engage our audience.

Michele Gouveia, 
Editor, Tufts Magazine (USA)

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EGAmedia is tailored to the demands of legal professionals and entrepreneurs.
— LEGAmedia ist auf die Bedürfnisse von Profi-Juristen und Unternehmern zugeschnitten.

Financial Times Deutschland (Germany)
(Commenting on Oliver's self-published legal
magazine, LEGAmedia)

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e are highly impressed. Doing spot illustrations in magazines and newspapers, Mr Weiss’ style is simple and expressive. The site is attractively designed and he even showcases earlier samples of his work.

Jack Yan
Director, JY&A (New Zealand)

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ie Website von Haarmann Hemmelrath erschien der Jury nicht nur durch die hervorragende grafische Gestaltung, das aktuelle Informationsangebot und die hohe Informationstiefe preiswürdig, sondern vor allem durch die gute Dialogsteuerung, mittels der ein gelungener Aufbau einer Mandantenbeziehung möglich ist.
— The web site for Haarmann Hemmelrath was awarded on behalf of the jury not only for its outstanding graphic design and the uptodateness of its contents, but also for its well-designed user interface which allows for an excellent client relationship.

Anwalt-Suchservice & Dr. Otto Schmidt Verlag:
1st Prize for Best Law Firm Web Site in Germany /
Erster Preis für beste Kanzlei-Website
(Except from the jury's statement on Oliver's web site for Haarmann Hemmelrath, then one of Germany's largest law firms)

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EGAmedia könnte nicht nur Anwalts Liebling werden, sondern auch der Schatz des Unternehmers. Von Arbeitsrecht bis Zivilrecht und der neuesten Anwaltsoftware reicht das Spektrum dieser Online-Zeitschrift.
— LEGAmedia has set out to become a favorite site for lawyers and entrepreneurs. The online magazine features resources from labor law to private law.

Internet Cool Guide (te neues, Germany)
(The Internet guide rated Oliver's self-published legal magazine, LEGAmedia, as among the best 1,000 websites in Germany.)

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ie Artikel sind interessant und informativ.
— The articles are interesting and informative.

ARD Ratgeber Recht (Germany)
(Commenting on Oliver's self-published legal
magazine, LEGAmedia)

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ieses Motiv von Oliver Weiss stellt die plakativ und illustrativ ungewöhnlichste Umsetzung dar. Die Gestaltung wirkt durch ihre Farbigkeit besonders appetitlich und ansprechend.
— This is the most unusual of all the entries in that Oliver Weiss’ colorful design communicates a particularly palatable appeal.

Jury, Frozen Food Advertising Competition (Germany)
(Jury's statement on Oliver's award for an advertising campaign for frozen food)