Creative studio for branding and digital design. Deeply rooted in today’s subcultures, we let new visual worlds bloom. Dream More.

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Approach

We scroll through the night, ask obscure questions in web 1.0 forums, and have an all-access card for the library archive. Research is everything to us, and it's anchored in contemporary culture, coming from a clear point of reference, defined by science, space, and society.

Science

The source for innovation and value

Space

The source of engagement and connection

Society

The source of culture and relevance

Selected Clients

We deliver work with the hunger of an independent studio and the reliability of a global agency. Whether you have 5 or 50,000 employees, it doesn't matter; as long as we trust your vision and values, we want to work with you.

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What

50 years ago, people were afraid that robots would take over; today, attention has shifted to concerns about AI. We refuse to be driven by anxiety about the future. Rather, our driving force is curiosity. Embracing a cross-disciplinary approach, we integrate new technologies and concepts into visual strategy, brand, and digital design.

Our Services

Visual strategy

Brand Positioning Visual Research Benchmarks Target Audience Visual Strategy

Brand & campaign design

Design Exploration Art & Design Direction Brand Design Motion Design 3D Design Content Creation Guidelines

Digital design

Concept UX - User Experience Designs UI - User Interface Design Prototyping Social Media Development QA - Quality Assurance
Leadership

Jess Kennedy
Operations & Business Lead

She has spent 15 years working internationally in project management and talent acquisition both in-house at brands like National Geographic, Red Bull Media House and Glossier as well as on the agency side where she has spent 5+ years in Executive Search, partnering with Founders and Leadership teams at high-growth US consumer brands to identify and onboard top Creative and Marketing talent. Her experience also includes five years overseeing project development and new business at Gate 44, a visual culture production studio and artist residence in Milan, Italy. This extensive experience collaborating with international brands and leaders is a testament to her curiosity and innate ability to connect even the most seemingly disparate dots through a keen understanding of both creative and business needs.

Malte Gruhl
Founder & Creative Director

Studio Gruhl was founded by Malte Gruhl in 2020. Before setting up his own practice, he was the Head of Design at SidLee New York and worked as Design Director at R/GA in London. He started his career in Berlin at MetaDesign. Over the last 15 years, he has won numerous international awards and worked on high-profile brands including Google, Adidas, Instagram, Gucci, Nike, and The New York Times. As a result of his extensive experience and collaborations with renowned brands, he has gained a profound understanding of how to solve business problems with clear design solutions across brand, marketing, and product design.

Testimonials

We couldn’t have been happier with the result, or with the process, it felt like a true collaboration.”

Andrew SimonCEO, REDSOFA

Studio Gruhl is a trusted long-term collaborator, reflecting our commitment to excellence and ability to inspire each other.”

Russhaun RoachProduct Manger, Highsnobiety

We were particularly impressed by the precision with which Studio Gruhl grasped our brand idea and developed it visually.”

Daniel BeckerFounder, MOSS Objects