Introducing FifiThe cover World Stuff
Where did your nickname come from?
This was my nickname in school. Just put my year of birth behind (but don't know why ^^)
What part of the world do you come from?
I'm from a small town near Nuremberg in Bavaria/Germany
What got you into designing covers in the first place?
In Germany we have this big rating on the front of every Blu-ray cover. That's really odd. So I was searching for alternativ covers and found a german custom cover board
Is there anyone on the cover making scene that has inspired you?
Yes, of course. Back in 2011 I've learned a lot of Paco and weyn. And I've found a lot of inspiration here on HiRes - Zungam's collages, shoty's brilliant use of filters, the retail style of Bunny Dojo and Cirus, Pyt's creativity and many many more!!
What would be your best advice to any up and coming designer?
Good and less good is always a personal point of view so find your own way/style but listen to advices you get and use WIPs. People who comment normally know what they're talking about!
What’s your favourite cover you have made?
I guess it's “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrowâ€
What’s your least favourite cover you have made?
I've shown nothing here of my early “worksâ€...^^
What’s your favourite cover that someone else has made?
That's a tough one but I think “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory†by Zungam and “Contagion†by weyn
The Personal Stuff
What is your real name?
Christian
What do you do for a living?
Banker in a smaller regional bank.
Any kids (that you know of)?
Nope, not yet. But hopefully in the near future.
Any brothers/sisters?
Two younger sisters
What was your childhood like? Share an interesting "growing up" story.
Very normal I'd say, nothing special. The most exciting was when we moved from East Germany (DDR) to West Germany back in 1991. But I was only seven years old so I can't remember the most things
What is your favourite food?
Marinated pot reast (Sauerbraten) and I love asian food
Tell us about your best vacation.
Teneriffa two years ago. Beatiful landscape, multi-faceted nature on a small island and very chilled & friendly people
What is your favourite type of music/band?
I mainly listen to german music (Clueso, Fantastic 4, Samy Deluxe but nearly nobody here around will know them ^^). Beside that I like Eminem, Kanye West, OutCast, Rihanna and some more
What is your favourite movie of all time?
The Star Wars Saga and as single movies “Se7en†& “Zodiacâ€
What one place would you like to visit?
Canada
What other hobbies do you have besides movies & graphics?
It's more work and not really a hobby but I like to go to our forest and cut down trees & make firewood. And I love sports but – apart from playing tennis - more in a viewing way. ^^
What is the best thing that ever happened to you?
Meating my girlfriend and building a house
What is the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
When we had our topping out ceremony in 2013 I had a bit to much and I was told that I've lost my trousers infront of fifty people...but I think that was more funny than embarrassing. ^^
What is your favourite colour?
Blue
What is your favourite animal?
Sheepdog
Who is your favourite actor?
Leonardo DiCaprio. When he is part of a movie it's guaranteed the movie is pretty good (at least since ten years or something).
If you could meet one person, who would it be, and why?
Dirk Nowitzki. One of the biggest sportsman in german history (and not only because of his size!). But not really appreciated in Germany because Basketball/NBA isn't very popular here
If you could be one person, who would it be and why?
Barack Obama. I'd tell the NSA they have to sell cars or milk now instead of spy out everybody everywhere everytime. We would have less conflicts around the world then I think
What super power would you have, and why?
Ultimate strengh. Making firewood would be much faster and I would have much more time for all the other stuff!
What is your favourite car or motorcycle?
1er BMW Coupè in valencia-orange
Are you a night-owl or an early-bird?
Whatever is necessary
If you knew you had 24 hours to live, how would you spend that time?
With my family of course
Some strange stuff
Have you ever been shot?
No
Have you ever shot someone?
No
What size feet do you have?
45/10,5
Do you like Spam?
No!
Do you like Spam mail?
No!!
What's your favourite colour of sky?
Orange
Did you go out last night?
No
What’s your worst nightmare?
Being eaten by a shark
If you won a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
Pay the loans for my house and by myself a 1er BMW Coupè. And a handbag for my girlfriend
Pick three people of your preferred s3x, and decide if you would marry, sleep with, or throw them off a cliff.
Sleep with Emma Stone before I marry my girlfriend and then throw Julia Roberts off a a cliff as a wedding present for myself
Anything else you feel like sharing with the community?
I'm glad I found this board! It's a great community and I've met some great people here, found so much inspiration and learned a lot so far! And I hoppe this will continue in the future.
