About
Das Studio Schöning delivers exceptional brand design, editorial design, and creative direction services with over 25 years of experience 
and international reach.
A typographic and editorial heritage allows us to create brilliant brand experiences that seamlessly blend strategy, haptic elegance, digital touchpoints and live experiences resulting in tangible designs that truly make an impact 
All out of one hand by
Pascal Schöning
Services
Design
Creative Direction
Brand Design
Editorial Design
UX & UI Design
Education
Arts
Art Direction
Typography
Imagery Concept
Exhibition
Curation
Strategy
Brand Direction
Brand Strategy
Content Strategy
Brand Experience
Self Publishing
Das Studio
was founded in Cologne in 2012 as a multidisciplinary design studio and works for companies, startups and agencies. In 2018, Das Studio moved half to the heart of Berlin, where it is still located today.
Das Studio works remotely for international institutions, the cultural sector, international brands and emerging startups.
Run by Pascal Schöning
Pascal Schöning
Creative Director Das Studio since 2012
work experience
2016 - 2017 Lecturer Design, Ecosign
2023 - 2024 HLZ, Berlin, Creative Director
2020 - 2020 muehlhausmoers, Berlin, Managing Board – CD
2019 - 2019 Strichpunkt Design, Berlin, Creative Direction
2014 - 2015 ZimmermannEditorial, Cologne, CEO – CD
2006 - 2012 muehlhausmoers, Cologne – Berlin, CD
2006 - 2006 BMZ+more (Publicis), Düsseldorf, Junior AD
2005 - 2006 FSW, Cologne, Junior Art Director
2004 - 2005 Kuhn, Kammann und Kuhn, Cologne, Volunteer
2002 - 2002 Internship vierviertel, design agency, Cologne
Educational Background
2000 - 2004 Visual Communication at FH Hannover, Dipl. Designer (grade 1)
1996 - 1999 Fachoberschule für Gestaltung, Cologne, Graduation
Studio
Awards
References
Awards & Publications 
2021 BCM, 4x Silver
2020 FOX Visual, 2x Gold, 1x Silver
2020 FOX Award, 3x Gold, 3x Silver
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 International Corporate Media Award
2010 Berliner Type Award, Magazine
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
Publishing 
2017
PAX – 6 Magazine 2,
Publisher/Creative Direction
2016
PAX – 6 Magazine 1,
Publisher/Creative Direction
2015
Design Your Life, Campus Verlag
Creative Director
2013
Mensch Magazin 2,
Publisher/Creative Direction
2012
Mensch Magazin 1,
Publisher/Creative Direction
2009
Bleiwüste, Book (Niggli)
Author / Creative Director
2009
Escehaeriefte, Magazine by TGM
Art Director
Exhibitions & Events 
2024
KÖNIG Galerie x DAS STUDIO VERSIO
Barcelona Gallery Weekend 2024
Painting Exhibition with Reine Paradies, Armin Boehm, Xavi Ceerre and much more
Curation and Exhibition
2022
Es gibt sehr wenig Gesetze,
Berlin Art Week 2022
with Students of Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Curation and Exhibition
2015-2017
VERSIO 1, 2, 3, Exhibitions, Cologne,
Curation and Exhibition
2013-2014
Photogallery BW GALLERY, Hannover,
CEO & Curation
2011-2013
Mensch VOID, Event Series,
Curation and Exhibition
Approach
Das Studio believes that design is more than just 
aesthetics. Our minimalist approach to design is centered on building meaningful relationships 
with audiences by understanding their needs and delivering emotional entertainment through strong brand assets and relevant content.
We merge analytic consultancy with an open mindset to develop smart ideas 
that resonate with people's lives. We work with great empathy and a deep understanding of narrative journalism and authentic imagery across all channels. Das Studio has worked with clients like Allianz Direct, Porsche and REWE to small businesses and startups, helping them build strong brands, create compelling editorial content, and design innovative products.
We believe that the best results come from working closely with our clients, listening to their feedback, and being transparent 
throughout the design process.
Clients
References
Allianz Direct, Arag, Audi, Bayer, BMW, Campus Verlag, Condé Nast, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Standards, Deutscher Ärzteverlag, DOM, Ecosign, Electronic Arts, e-on, Ergo, FAZ, Fidelity, Frame Magazine, Gruner + Jahr, GoPro, Henkel, High Snobiety, HLZ, Hornbach, Hyundai, KÖNIG Galerie, KPMG, Lanxess, Medienfabrik, Mercedes Benz, Niggli Verlag, PepperParties, Porsche, REWE, SAP, Sennheiser, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, T-Com, Total, Toyota, TUI, Typografische Gesellschaft München, Vattenfall, Vivico, Vivento, Vorwerk, WDR, Weinfreunde …
Network
Das Studio has a 
strong network of renowned specialists from different creative fields, including digital design, motion design, illustration, and photography. Our international creative network allows us to offer exclusive multidisciplinary solutions that bring communication concepts to life 
With our heritage in classic typography, we combine all design disciplines 
under the creative direction of Das Studio.
Network
Das Studio is run by Pascal Schöning
Das Studio is an independent design studio and creative consultancy
Das Studio is a Berlin based design, arts and strategy studio with a focus on creative direction for brands in the cultural and commercial sector.
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