Chris Nierhaus

Chris Nierhaus is the Founder and CEO of TinBug Design Studios, a creative solutions company based in Birmingham, Michigan. He has held this position since December 2000, leading the studio in various creative endeavors including graphic design, multimedia production, and branding strategies.

Professional Background

Before establishing TinBug Design Studios, Nierhaus accumulated extensive experience in creative roles:

• Creative Director at StartupNation (March 2016 - August 2020): Managed all multimedia aspects of the company, overseeing email campaigns, graphic design, video production, and web design.
• Creative Director at Strive Creative (August 2013 - April 2016): Worked on notable projects such as designing mascots for Motor City Wheels and marketing materials for Jet's Pizza.
• Creative Director at BodyPartChart.com (Fathead) (April 2008 - August 2013): Created medical illustrations and managed branding and marketing efforts for various healthcare institutions.
• Creative Director at Greenestuff Incorporated (August 2002 - April 2008): Contributed to the award-winning television series ‘My Bedbugs’ and was involved in various design and animation projects.

Nierhaus also has a background in engineering from his tenure at General Motors (1990 - 2002), where he provided design support and developed web-based solutions for the automotive industry.

Education

He studied Graphic Design at the College for Creative Studies from 1989 to 1990.

Skills and Recognition

Nierhaus is proficient in both English and German. His work has earned him two International Telly Awards for animation and special effects, along with a nomination for an Emmy Award for Art Direction.