Stephan Ott holds an MA in German Studies, History, Politics and Theater, Film and Television Studies and works as a freelance author, journalist and editor with a key focus on design. Between 1999 and 2012 Ott worked for the German Design Council and initially headed their press and publicity department. Until recently he was responsible there for communications strategy and conception as well as the editorial department. Since July 2012, Stephan Ott has been editor-in-chief of the design magazine form. He also teaches text design at the Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) Frankfurt.www.design-inter ational.net