Wolfgang Hahner is an Internet pioneer. He created a number of first-of-kind virtual reality applications for companies like Autodesk, Silicon Graphics, and Sun Microsystems before focusing on his role as Creative Director at Out of the Blue Design. He thrives on new technology and design challenges and strives to make each photo experience immersive and emotional for the viewer.

Hahner was born in Germany and grew up near Stuttgart. He is a classically trained photographer. He received a BFA from the Fachhochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd. After college, Hahner spent two years in England where he attended the University of the Arts, Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London, and received an MA (with distinction) in Interface Design.