OLIVER THEIN

COINBASE One Card   COINBASE One Card   COINBASE One Card  




CLIENT: COINBASE  Creative Director: Min Choi  Senior Art Director: Oliver Thein  Motion & 3D: Bérénice Golmann, Tendril Studio  Producer: Allison Raich

Collaborated on the concept and visual execution of the Coinbase One Card announcement video, unveiled during the 2025 State of Crypto Summit.
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MICROSOFT   MICROSOFT   MICROSOFT   MICROSOFT    




AGENCY: STERLING, new york  CREATIVE Director: Oliver Thein  EXECUTIVE Creative Director: DAVID ISRAEL  DESIGNERS: Achu Fones, Joe Baglow, Ferran Feixas, Marisa Balmori, Nicholas Wright, adrian sie  CLIENT DIRECTORS: Neridah Leembruggen, Amanda Wittenberg

Led creative development for Microsoft’s global Pride campaign four years in a row, working closely with the Director of Global Brand Marketing and cross-functional teams. The annual initiative celebrates LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion, reimagining community flags through expressive visual storytelling across 50+ markets.

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COINBASE × RIOT GAMES   COINBASE × RIOT GAMES   COINBASE × RIOT GAMES  




CLIENT: COINBASE  Creative Directors: JAYSN KIM, MIKE LEE  Senior Art Director: Oliver Thein  Designers: OLIVER THEIN, JORDAN HOAGBIN Motion & 3D: Bérénice Golmann, DIEGOFUNKEN  Producer: SEM KELATI

Developed the visual identity, broadcast graphics, announcement video, and supporting assets for Coinbase’s partnership with LoL Esports and VALORANT Esports; uniting the brands in a bold, cohesive presence across platforms.
 
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COINBASE ARENA   COINBASE ARENA   COINBASE ARENA  




CLIENT: COINBASE  Creative Directors: Esteban Cardona Jiménez, Jordan Pories  Senior Art Director: Oliver Thein  Robot Faces: Oliver Thein, Eric Reigert, Diegofunken  Photography: Harrison Ford  Spatial, Tech & Design: Hovercraft  ROBOTICS & case study VIDEO: VOLVOX LABS  Producer: Caitlin Killorin

Collaborated on an immersive fan experience for NBA All-Star Weekend, featuring a 17,000-pound pop-a-shot robot with gameplay tracked on a personalized, blockchain-powered microsite. Fans competed for exclusive prizes, including signed gear from James Harden, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Cade Cunningham.    
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TRADU   TRADU   TRADU   TRADU   TRADU   TRADU   TRADU   TRADU   TRADU    




Agency: Sterling, New York  Creative Director: Oliver Thein  Executive Creative Director: David Israel  Designers: Claudia Sandoval, Nick Dean Smith, Joe Baglow, Achu Fones, Marisa Balmori, Adrian Sie  Executive Strategist: Jessica Trief Lighton  Senior Strategist: Tyler Young  Account Director: Amanda Wittenberg

Led the brand identity development for Tradu, a multi-asset trading platform offering advanced tools across diverse financial markets. Collaborated closely with senior leadership, product, marketing, and strategy teams to shape the brand through intuitive guidelines, and a comprehensive asset library. Led the design of key platform screens to organize complex data clearly while embodying the brand, and provided ongoing consulting to refine the user experience and support rollout.
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COINBASE × DERIBIT   COINBASE × DERIBIT   COINBASE × DERIBIT    




CLIENT: COINBASE  Creative Directors: Esteban Cardona Jiménez, Jordan Pories  Senior Art Director: Oliver Thein   MOTION & 3D: Peter John Kearney, Diegofunken  Producer: Esther DowniE

Collaborated on the announcement video and developed supporting visuals for Coinbase’s milestone acquisition of Deribit, positioning the brand as the most comprehensive global crypto derivatives platform.

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Earnin   Earnin   Earnin   Earnin   Earnin   Earnin   Earnin   Earnin   Earnin    




AGENCY: Sterling, New York  CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Oliver Thein   EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: David Israel  DESIGNERS: Ferran Feixas, Jimmy Canipel, Achu Fones, Lisa Nesbitt, Sydney Bradshaw   EXECUTIVE STRATEGISTS: Jessica Trief Lighton, Matthew Loebman  Account Director: Amanda Wittenberg

Led development of a vibrant new brand identity for EarnIn, the leader in on-demand income access serving millions across the U.S. Rooted in consumer insights, the rebrand highlights EarnIn’s mission to reduce financial anxiety and empower those living paycheck to paycheck. Collaborated closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to bring the app, TV ads, and multiple touchpoints to life.        
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NOS  & LIGA NOS      NOS  & LIGA NOS      NOS  & LIGA NOS      


AGENCY: Wolff Olins, London  CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Sandy Suffield, Oliver Helfrich   DESIGNER: Oliver Thein  Senior STRATEGIST: Ben Maxwell   Account Director: Natalie Bellis   CASE STUDY Photography: R-Typography


Developed the visual identity for NOS, the merger of Portugal’s two largest entertainment and telecom companies. crafted a visual system centered on connection and unity, represented by a wheel of spokes. Collaborated closely with senior leadership and local teams to ensure cultural relevance and broad engagement. Designed applications across digital, print, OOH, TV, packaging, and in-store experiences. Developed visual language for sub-brands and partnerships, including a music festival and Portugal’s football league. Partnered with cross-functional teams to execute a successful brand rollout.  
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GRUBHUB & SEAMLESS     GRUBHUB & SEAMLESS     GRUBHUB & SEAMLESS      


AGENCY: Wolff Olins, New York  Creative Director: Lisa Smith  DESIGNERS: Oliver Thein, Erik Yang, John Provencher, Sue Murphy  ILLUSTRATOns: Albin Holmqvist  MOTION: Peter John Kearney


Collaborated on the development of a bold new visual identity for Grubhub and Seamless, designed to capture a playful, mobile-first approach to food culture. Developed concept directions, crafted key assets and guidelines, and supported the design of Grubhub’s updated app. Collaborated with internal teams to ensure a smooth implementation across touchpoints.          
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Coinbasics   Coinbasics   Coinbasics   Coinbasics   Coinbasics   Coinbasics  


CLIENT: COINBASE  CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Esteban Cardona Jiménez, Jordan Pories  SENIOR ART DIRECTOR: Oliver TheiN   PRODUCTION: Bryony Redhead  MOTION & 3d: Peter John Kearney, Neil Jackson, Bérénice Golmann  PRODUCER: Caitlin Killorin
Designed Coinbasics, a merch drop of everyday essentials for Coinbase.        
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ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT ABOUT
                 Oliver Thein is a Creative Director and Designer with 12+ years of experience leading projects across industries, with a strong focus on tech and innovation. He has worked in Los Angeles, New York, and London, translating strategic insights into visual work that drives real business impact.                 He has partnered with some of the world’s largest companies to shape brand identities, campaigns, and experiences.                 Oliver holds a BA in Communication Design from the Technical University of Applied Sciences in Würzburg, Germany.                 He does not sound like Anna Delvey. Okay, maybe a little.

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Microsoft     Google      Amazon      Coinbase     VISA     Disney     EarnIn       Hyatt     eBay     iRobot     KPMG     SAP      Samsara       GE  Fortnum & Mason

 
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE 
Freelance, Los Angeles
                 2024–

Sterling, New York
                 Creative Director, 2017–2024

Wolff Olins, New York
                 Designer, 2015–2017

Wolff Olins, London
                 Designer, 2013–2015
CONTACT CONTACT CONTACT CONTACT CONTACT CONTACT 
                 
                oliver.thein.mail@gmail.com

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IF Design Award, 2025  
                  Award: iF Design Award, 2025  Client: Microsoft Agency: Sterling, New York  Category: Integrated Campaign / Educational

Graphis Design Award 2025, Silver  
                  Award: Graphis Design Award 2025, Silver  Client: Microsoft  Agency: Sterling, New York  Category: Education

        ADWEEK  
                  Client: Coinbase  Feature: Cade Cunningham Takes on Robot Basketball Hoop to Coach Fans About Crypto ↗

Coinbase Shop  
                  Client: Coinbase  PROJECT: New Merch drop & Store  link: Coinbase Shop ↗

Red Dot Award 2024: Best of the Best  
                  Award: Red Dot Award 2024: Best of the Best  Client: Microsoft  Agency: Sterling, New York

iF Design Award 2024 
                  Award: iF Design Award 2024  Client: Microsoft, Xbox Agency: Sterling, New York  Category: Product, Gaming/VR/AR

Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards: Honoree, 2024  
                  AWARD: Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards: Honoree, 2024  Client: Microsoft  Agency: Sterling, New York  Category: Best Graphic Design

Graphis Design Award, Gold, 2024  
                  Award: Graphis Design Award, Gold, 2024   Client: Microsoft  Agency: Sterling, New York  Category: Product Design

Design Milk  
                  Client: Microsoft  Feature: Microsoft Leads With Design + Technology to Celebrate Pride Through Radical Joy ↗

         Finance Magnates  
                 Client: Tradu   Feature: Inside FXCM’s New Sister Trading Platform ↗

Graphis Design Award, Silver, 2024      
                 Award: Graphis Design Award, Silver, 2024  Client: Microsoft  Agency: Sterling, New York  Category: Education, Print

Fast Company 
                 Client: Microsoft  Feature: Why Microsoft, Absolut Vodka, and Skittles’ pride activations actually worked ↗

                  Business Wire
                 Client: EarnIn  Feature: Earned Wage Access Pioneer EarnIn Announces Strategic Brand Identity ↗

         The Dieline  
                 Client: Alcon  Feature: Sterling Gives Alcon A Trustworthy And Consumer-Centric Packaging System ↗

                           Dezeen
                 Client: Microsoft  Feature: Microsoft's Open-Source Design for Pride Flag Incorporates 40 Communities ↗

Tearsheet  
                 Client: EarnIn   Feature: Brittanie Williams on EarnIn’s Recent Rebrand ↗

              Business Wire  
                 Client: EarnIn   Feature: Earned Wage Access Pioneer EarnIn Announces Strategic Brand Identity ↗

  Microsoft Design  
                 Client: Microsoft   Feature: Pride Should be Open-Source ↗

                    Dezeen  
                 Client: Microsoft   Feature: Microsoft's open-source design for Pride flag incorporates 40 communities ↗

Design Milk  
                 Client: Microsoft   Feature: Microsoft Invites Xbox Gamers to Take Control of Pride ↗

          Ad Age  
                 Client: Microsoft   Feature: Microsoft's Pride Platform Spans Product, People and the Metaverse ↗

IGN  
                 Client: Microsoft   Feature: Xbox Starts Pride Month With an Amazing New Controller Design ↗

                  Microsoft  
                 Client: Microsoft   Feature: A Multi-Year, Collective Effort Leads to the Xbox Pride Controller, Customizable and Available Anytime ↗
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