Matthias-Claudius-Gymnasium, Hamburg
1982
Abitur (equivalent to A-Levels / High School Diploma)
Hilko Hamann Design
Set Design & High-End Interior Sales Internship
Experienced in creating impactful set designs for commercials and driving sales for luxury interior decor.
German Air Force
1982—1983
Compulsory military service
University of Hamburg
1983—1986
Degree program in Business Administration with a major in Industrial Management and a specialization in Materials Science
Eric Jacobson Design
1983
Internship Interior design
Contributed to the development of high-end custom furniture and bespoke interior concepts. Implemented the studio’s signature luxurious purism across premium residential projects, blending minimalist design with curated art, fine textiles, and locally handcrafted unique pieces.
Peter Schmidt Studios
1983—1984
Internship Graphic design
Contributed to premium packaging and consumer goods design projects. Gained hands-on experience in the studio’s renowned specialized division for international luxury cosmetics and high-end perfume flacon design.
Michael Suxdorf Design
1984
Internship Product Design
Assisted in the development of innovative packaging concepts and gained hands-on experience in the structural construction of high-end perfume flacon and consumer goods prototypes.
Robert Lipinski Styling
1986—1994
Established a sole proprietorship specializing in architectural and commercial lighting design. Key achievements include the lighting concept for the Colonnaden No. 6 office building, diverse retail lighting projects, and the production of designer luminaires for the Pro Idee catalog. Developed and distributed low-voltage halogen track systems and created the set design for a global Bacardi commercial filmed in the Seychelles.
RLS Hamburg
1994—1998
Successfully registered the company in the Commercial Register and secured the Hamburg Chamber of Skilled Crafts authorization for custom luminaire design and manufacturing. Expanded market presence as the authorized distributor for premium international lighting brands, including Cronolux/Cevoli, NAOS/Zip Light, LFF, and ASPEQT.
robert lipinski architectural lighting
1998—2000
Delivered sophisticated architectural and commercial lighting solutions for high-end clients. Designed and executed the bespoke lighting concepts for premium hospitality and retail spaces, including the iconic cocktail bar and deli restaurant “Bar Hamburg”.
robertlipinski.com e.K.
2000—2010
Established the digital brand presence at robertlipinski.com, featuring cutting-edge architectural and landscape lighting solutions specializing in LED and RGB applications. Engineered and manufactured custom lighting fixtures for Bothe Richter Teherani architects at the Berliner Bogen and Deichtor-Center sites in Hamburg.
LI Industries GmbH
2010—2026
Digitally marketed solar street luminaires via LinkedIn for international partners including Elta-R Ltd (Bulgaria) and Agamine SARL (Morocco). Drove global project acquisition, successfully capturing high-end landscape lighting projects across Kuwait, the UAE, and Kazakhstan.
WEGA International Ltd
2018—
Managed the cross-branding project for The Right Place™, designing the micro holder 'The Glass' for TePe interdental brushes, and launching both its retail packaging and e-commerce website.