I started my journey in the Art Department at 17, and from the very beginning, I was excited about creating imaginative worlds. Since 2022, I've been working as an Art Director, and my projects are known for their fresh ideas and precise execution. I focus on quality and commitment to bring every project to life in the best possible way. For me, there are no limits—each project gets its own personality, making it truly one of a kind.

Even before entering the film industry, I was fascinated by shaping spaces and bringing objects to life. My first own projects were the renovation of two old campers, which I transformed into extraordinary motorhomes while teaching myself many practical skills.

At the age of 17, I gained my first experiences in the Art Department of major feature films, starting in scenic painting. There I developed craft skills and a sense for shapes, colors, and materials – and found my way into set design, which immediately captivated me.

From 2020 onwards, my focus shifted to the advertising industry, where I gained valuable insights into on-set workflows as a Set Assistant. Since 2022, I have been working with passion and attention to detail as an Art Director and Set Designer. I combine creative "out of the box" thinking with structured planning, learned a lot from experienced colleagues, and developed my own style.

Today, I design numerous commercial sets and have found my true passion: creating spaces that tell stories and evoke emotions. Despite my young age, I approach every project with full responsibility and precision – and I look forward to inspiring clients with my work.
Yannic Donner - Portrait
My approach
My philosophy
Services
My approach
Even though I'm still relatively young in my department, I've worked on a wide range of projects over the past few years—and in the process, I've developed my own style: precise, clear, and well thought-out. I have a keen sense for spaces and an instinct for what makes a shot really work.

I'm detail-oriented—sometimes that shows in the small things, like moving a chair just a few centimeters and suddenly everything feels right. Structure doesn't clash with creativity for me. I plan carefully, handle complex requirements reliably, and never lose sight of the bigger picture, even in fast-paced production environments
My philosophy
I don't think in rigid patterns. I create solutions that actually fit the project—often bringing a fresh perspective and ideas you won't find on page one of any manual. Challenges aren't obstacles; they're opportunities to make something special.

What drives me? That moment when a set comes alive and starts telling a story—whether loud and colorful or subtle and pared-down. When clients say, "Exactly what I imagined—only better," I know I've done my job.
Services
Set Design
Concept Development
Prop Styling
Material & Prop Sourcing
Set Dressing