Das Studio

A design studio led by experience.

Independent since 2012, with over 30 years of experience across brand identity, editorial, art direction and communication. Projects range from cultural institutions and publishers to established companies and emerging brands.

 

One point of contact
Pascal Schöning

About

Pascal Schöning

 

2012 - today Das Studio Creative Director, Designer & Founder

2020 - 2020  muehlhausmoers, Berlin, Managing Board – Creative Direction

2019 - 2019  Strichpunkt Design, Berlin, Creative Direction

2014 - 2015  ZimmermannEditorial, Cologne, CEO – Creative Direction

2006 - 2012  muehlhausmoers, Cologne / Berlin, Creative Direction

2006 - 2006  BMZ (Publicis), Düsseldorf, Art Direction

2005 - 2006  FSW, Cologne, Junior Art Director

2004 - 2005  Kuhn, Kammann und Kuhn, Cologne

2002 - 2002  vierviertel, Cologne

 

 

Educational Background

 

2000 - 2004  Visual Communication at FH Hannover, Dipl. Designer (grade 1)

1996 - 1999  Fachoberschule für Gestaltung, Cologne, Graduation

Studio

DAS STUDIO

 

was founded in Cologne in 2012 as an independent design studio. In 2018, Das Studio moved to the heart of Berlin. Since 2022 we can be found in Barcelona, Rhineland, Berlin and anywhere in between.

 

Das Studio works remotely for international institutions, the cultural sector, international brands and emerging startups.

Over the years,
Das Studio has developed from a primarily editorial and graphic practice into a broader design practice spanning brand identity, communication, art direction and strategy. Today, projects range from cultural institutions and publishers to international brands and emerging startups.

 

30+ years of experience in design, creative direction and strategy —
15 years as an independent studio.

 

Run by Pascal Schöning

www.pascalschoening.de

References

2017 PAX – 6 Issue 2 - Magazine Release

2016 PAX – 6 Issue 1 - Magazine Release

2016 German Design Award

2015 IF Design Award

2015 Design Your Life, Book Release

2014 IF Communication design award

2014 Mercury Award

2013 German Design Award Nominee

2012 red dot award

2012 Galaxy Gold Award

2012 BCP Gold Award, Silver Award

2012 ARC Gold Award

2012 Fox Award, Gold, Silver

2012 Astrid Award, Gold, Silver, New York

2012 Vision Award, Platin, Gold

2012 Mercury Grand, Gold, New York

2011 International Corporate Media Award

2011 red dot award - Annual+Editorial

2011 Vision Award, Platin and Gold

2011 Fox Award

2011 Designpreis Deutschland

2011 European Design Award

2011 BCP Award

2011 Astrid Award, New York

2011 Mercury Award, Grand, Honor, NY

 

 

2010 IF Communication design award

2010 Astrid Award, New York

2009 DDC - Award

2009 Bleiwüste - Book release

2009 Escehaeriefte - by TGM

2009 red dot award - Annuals

2009 red dot award - Editorial

2009 Berliner Type Award, B2B - Mag

2009 Berliner Type Award, B2C - Reports

2009 BCP Gold Award

2008 european excellence award

2008 red dot award - Editorial

2007 Astrid Award, New York

2007 Mercury Award, New York

2006 Econ Award

2006 BCP Award

2006 Astrid Award, New York

2005 Best New 18/1

2004 :output award, silver winner

2004 Der Fisch im Affenstall, "Page" 12/04

Design is more than aesthetics

A minimalist approach means focusing on what matters: understanding the context, finding the right idea and translating it into clear, distinctive design. Analytical thinking meets an open mindset, with empathy for people and their needs, creating work that resonates with people’s lives. The belief is simple: the best results come from working closely with clients, listening to their feedback and being transparent throughout the process.

Approach

References

Allianz Direct, Arag, Art Cologne, Audi, Bayer, BMW, BOSCH, Bundesdruckerei, Campus Verlag, Condé Nast, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Standards, Deutscher Ärzteverlag, DOM, Ecosign, Electronic Arts, e-on, Ergo, FAZ, Fidelity, Frame Magazine, Generali, Gewobag, GIZ, Gruner + Jahr, GoPro, Henkel, High Snobiety, HLZ, Hornbach, Hyundai, KÖNIG Galerie, KPMG, Lanxess, Lucid, MAN, Medienfabrik, Mercedes Benz, Musikwoche, Niggli Verlag, Numéro, PepperParties, Porsche, REWE, SAP, Sennheiser, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, T-Com, Total, Toyota, TUI, Typografische Gesellschaft München, Vattenfall, Vivico, Vivento, Vorwerk, WDR, Weinfreunde, Welthungerhilfe …

Good work needs good people

A network of specialists across digital and motion design, illustration, photography and other creative fields can be brought in when a project calls for it. This makes it possible to build multidisciplinary teams around each project, while DAS STUDIO keeps the creative direction aligned and all parts of the project connected.

Network

Network

Get in touch
It’s time we get to know each other

Do you want to start a new project? If you have something in mind or just want to say hello …

 

Drop me a line

General inquiries: info@dasstudio-design.de

New projects: ps@dasstudio-design.de

 

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