DPBB - Digital Design, Construction and Operation

Ms Dipl.-Designerin Isabel Bolk

Biography

Isabel Bolk is a research assistant at the Digital Design, Construction and Operation teaching and research area at the University of Wuppertal. Her research focuses on the analysis and development of communication processes for the establishment of digital processes in the construction and property industry.

Professional stations

Since 08/2025 | Research assistant in the DPBB teaching and research area at the university of Wuppertal


2023-2025 | Communications Officer at the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Wuppertal


Since 2013 | Freelance creative director for corporate and brand communication


2001-2013 | Senior concept developer at BBDO advertising agency Düsseldorf


2000-2001 | Concept developer at Rempen & Partner advertising agency Düsseldorf


1999-2000 | Junior designer at KNSK advertising agency Hamburg

Education / Studies

1992-1998 | Studied communication design at the Folkwang University of the Arts, specialising in marketing/advertising | Graduated with a degree in design


1990-1992 | Vocational training as an advertising saleswoman

Activities / Secondary activities

Since 2013 | Self-employed as creative director for corporate and brand communication

Awards for successful corporate and brand communication, including Gold Stevie Awards Winner for Hochtief | Shortlist DPOK-German Prize for Online Communication for Hochtief | Bronze Effie Germany Awards for Christoffel Blindenmission | International German PR Award for Bayer Healthcare | reddot design award for Henkel Home Care | Finalist LIA London International Awards for Henkel Home Care | Finalist Comprix Award for Bayer Healthcare | Finalist New York Festivals for Braun Elektrogeräte