STUDIO NICOLAS ZUPFER

concept, art direction, graphic design,
web development, project management, etc.

schreiberstraße 36
d-70199 stuttgart
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ABOUT

studio nicolas zupfer is a small, versatile design practice operating between stuttgart, berlin, and cologne. we create visual communication for clients in the cultural sector, working on campaigns, identities, publications, exhibitions, and websites—along with various other media.

our focus is on developing creative concepts. we also take on multiple roles and adapt to the task at hand—whether that’s art direction, graphic design, web development, project management, or even, at times, fundraising, consulting, editing, copywriting, prompt engineering, photography, postproduction, or retouching.

our clients value not only this flexibility but also our commitment to precise, analytical thinking. they share our passion for design that goes beyond surface polish, serving as a tool to engage their audience both rationally and intuitively. many appreciate working with us long-term and on equal footing, trusting us with projects of all scales.

our approach is rooted in open processes while aiming for efficiency and considering every aspect from a to z. we like to be on board from start to finish and to collaborate closely with clients as well as production experts and distribution specialists. working often on-site—in artist studios, museum offices, rehearsal stages, printing workshops, or publishing houses—allows us to shift perspectives, listen closely, and understand holistically.

our design explores craftsmanship and experimentation, reflecting on each project’s specific parameters—from occasion and strategy to structure and technology, right down to production, distribution, and perception. this way, constraints become opportunities. or, in more sophisticated terms: the project’s implicit conditions are used as active design elements to let context, content, and form resonate.

our goal is to create solutions that are as distinctive as they are appropriate. we strive for that sweet spot where complexity meets simplicity, roughness dances with elegance, systems flirt with poetry, and the contemporary marries the timeless.

so, in a nutshell: if you’re looking for a design practice that’s more a partner in crime than just a service provider—here we are. let’s talk.

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