Philip Steffan

Philip moved to Berlin in 2000. Ever since, he started, broke off, revamped, ended and discovered relationships, studies, jobs, friends and plans. As a universal amateur with a strong interest in DIY, design and openness, in 2009 he founded the German-language online magazine and shop bausteln, aimed at teaching the use of smart electronics to everyone. He co-founded the Berlin-based coworking space Studio 70 in 2009 where he learned about open collaboration first hand. In 2010, he co-founded the Berlin Fab Lab and creative workshop "Open Design City" with his peers.