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Atelier Dreibholz is a Vienna-based design practice founded and run by designer and educator Paulus M. Dreibholz in 2003. The term atelier, i.e. an artist’s workshop or studio, refers to a place of intellectual, creative and productive processes and – for us – encompasses a coming together of ideas, concepts and people. Over the past 20 years, the studio’s approach and methods have been described by customers, team members and international press as committed and thorough, critical and challenging, economically responsible with great attention to concept and detail. Our projects and collaborations are based on respect, empathy and personal commitment of all parties involved. Together with the project stake holders, we pool knowledge and share responsibilities, something we refer to as an ‘integral design process’. We use design methods not only to solve problems, but also to inspire, engage and challenge authors, audiences, collaborators, clients and producers alike. Our aim is to contribute to a wider and deeper understanding of society, culture and to de- and refine communicative processes and challenges.

Most common outcomes of the studio’s activities include books and publications, designs for cultural institutions, corporate identities and corporate designs, communication strategies, designs for digital environments and exhibitions, events and workshops.

Paulus M. Dreibholz is a designer and design educator. Born in 1977 in Graz, Austria, he moved to London, Great Britain in 1998, where, upon completion of his education (foundation course and bachelor’s degree at the London College of Printing, master’s degree at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design), he founded Atelier Dreibholz. Since December 2014 the practice is based in Vienna, Austria. The studio’s work has won numerous awards and its projects have been published, covered and exhibited internationally. Dreibholz is Senior Artist in the Klasse für Ideen for communication design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Next to his practical work and teaching commitment, he lectures, writes and publishes contributions about graphic design and design-related subjects. Dreibholz is a member of the International Society of Typographic Designers, Typographische Gesellschaft Austria, Design Austria and Creativ Club Austria.