• The interior of a board game packaging.
  • Colorful wooden meeples of cars and camper vans in blue, green, brown, and orange.
  • Colorful cards with illustrations of crabs, animals, numbers, and other beach-themed images laid out on a wooden surface.
  • An illustrated scene from a children's book featuring a yawning seagull lying on its back with eyes closed, wearing red and gray clothing, with a blue milk carton and a ladybug on top of the carton, set outdoors with grass and plants.

Hi!

I am Philipp Kehl,
art director, graphic designer, animator, game developer, and storyteller.

With more than fifteen years of professional experience in advertising, marketing, and film production, I help bring ideas to life and create products and media that truly resonate with your audience.

Let’s unleash your vision!

The interior of a board game packaging.
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Close-up of a tabletop with a detailed 3D miniature of a humanoid tree with a face and outstretched arms. In the background, there is a colorful game box for 'KAZAN' featuring animated animals and a mountainous landscape. Several dice with symbols an
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Colorful wooden meeples of cars and camper vans in blue, green, brown, and orange.
Board game titled 'KAZAN: Mountain of the Gods' featuring illustrated animals including a bear, fox, monkey, crane, and a volcano in the background, with icons indicating 1-4 players, 45 minutes, and ages 8 and up.
A package of of a card game surrounded by several illustrated cards depicting fantasy creatures and elements, set on a dark surface.
Children's book cover titled 'Pauly und das seltsame Ei' by Philipp Kehl, showing animated cartoon birds on a beach with construction cranes and shipping containers in the background.
Colorful wooden meeples representing a bird, fox, bear, and monkey.
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Playing cards featuring colorful illustrations of animals, numbers, and objects on a wooden surface.

Player Feedback

Logo with a gray brain on the left, a red chess rook in the center, and red text 'SBG EDITIONS' below.

“Working with Philipp has been extremely effective and pleasant. He brings his creative values, rigor and ideas to the table but equally takes onboard our vision and wishes.”

Christopher Loizou, CEO SBG Editions

“Every decision He makes is a good one!”

Brian Picarillo, CEO Emberleaf Games

A company logo with the Text 'The Marmalade'.

“Philipp impresses
with creative
ideas, a keen understanding of client needs, and
the ability to manage complex projects with inspiration. he is both a reliable
and innovative partner.”

Lynn Andernach, COO The Marmalade Studios

Bold red stylized text that reads 'Family Screen' with 'Family' written in cursive and 'Screen' inside a rectangle.

“Philipp gave Sing Kinderlieder its distinctive look and feel. He is a trusted creative mind who’s been part of our journey from the very beginning.”

Dr. Patrick Proner, Founder & Managing Director at Family Screen GmbH

How can i Help?

Playing cards featuring colorful illustrations of animals, numbers, and objects on a wooden surface.

Art Direction &
Graphic Design

Need artistic direction for your upcoming project? Looking for a creative lead to guide and coordinate a diverse team of artists? Or are you after sophisticated graphic design solutions — from packaging and game components to booklet layouts, billboards, and online ads?

I’ve got you covered!

Board games and game pieces on a wooden surface, including Ascendia, Kazan, and The Secrets Below, with dice and miniatures.

Previz &
Promo asset creation

Gameplay of a board game with character cards, purple gemstones, and circular tokens on a green game board.

Need bold, photorealistic mockups of your extravagant deluxe game components? Or want to show off that stunning packaging you created for your latest product in all its glory?

No problem —
let’s make it happen!

Game Development &
Marketing Consulting

Developing a game or narrative experience and need a creative partner to fine-tune concepts and bounce ideas around? Or planning a multi-platform advertising or crowdfunding campaign and want a strong marketing consultant at your side to plan ahead and craft all the assets for a successful launch?

You’ve come to
the right place!

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Animation &
Video ProDuction

Creating a video to showcase your product and want to spice it up with snappy, eye-catching animations? Or do you need creative direction for a full video production — from initial concept to final files ready to upload to the platform of your choice?

Count me in!

Welcome to The hideout

I’m based in Hamburg, working from my cozy garden studio — half office, half unapologetic nerd cave.

Want the full story… quirks, obsessions, and all?

Of Course!
A shelf displaying board games, books, a toy dinosaur, and a vintage-style radio, with movie posters visible in the background.

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Philipp Kehl wearing a gray baseball cap and a black T-shirt with red and white text. He is making a surprised or curious expression while standing next to a 'Warhammer' tabletop game box.
A postcard with artwork of a fantastical creature with multiple arms, horns, and detailed features being cut with a knife on a wooden surface.
Philipp Kehl smiling and taking a selfie at a booth for a board game called 'Ascendia' at a convention. The booth features artwork with fantasy characters and game components on the table.
Philipp Kehl with Chris Loizou at a gaming convention, holding a board game titled "Ascendia: Seasons of Targos." They are standing in front of a promotional backdrop for the game featuring fantasy characters.

Interested in working together? Please fill out the form or contact me directly and I will get back to you shortly.

We’ll have a Blast!

info@philippkehl.com
+49 176 50365670

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