Frances Uckermann

Frances Uckermann is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in design and editorial consulting. Currently serving as Creative Director Focus at Hubert Burda Media since March 2023, Frances previously held the position of Head of Design at Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, promoting design and the creative industry in Hamburg. Key roles include Creative Director at francesuckermann.de, where projects included the redesign of DER SPIEGEL, and various leadership positions at Gruner + Jahr GmbH, notably as STERN Creative Director and Art Director from 2013 to 2019. Frances has also contributed significantly to publications such as Die Zeit and has a robust educational background with a Master of Arts in Visual Communication and Fine Arts from the University of Kassel.