{"id":100244487,"date":"2026-03-06T08:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T07:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/?post_type=alumn&#038;p=100244487"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T07:04:17","slug":"christian-hirzberger","status":"publish","type":"alumn","link":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/alumni\/christian-hirzberger\/","title":{"rendered":"Christian Hirzberger"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-sidebar-layout-container margin-bottom-normal\">\n    <div\n        class=\"container-lg\"\n        style=\"--bs-gutter-x: 0;\"\n    >\n        <div\n            class=\"row\"\n            style=\"--bs-gutter-x: 0;\"\n        >\n            \n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3 order-1 order-md-0 sidebar\">\n                <div class=\"alumn-infos mb-5\">\n        <div class=\"container-lg\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-around\">\n                <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-6 col-md-12\">\n                  <div class=\"absolvent-sidebar\">\n                    <picture>\n                        <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 373px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger-373x576.png, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 631px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 631px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 631px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 631px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png 2x\"\n            \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"img-fluid portrait\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2026\/03\/Christian-Hirzberger.png\"\n        alt=\"Christian Hirzberger hat Informationsdesign an der FH JOANNEUM studiert\"\n        title=\"\"\n         loading=\"lazy\"             >\n<\/picture>\n\n                                            <div class=\"description mt-3\">\n                            &#8220;I think one of the great advantages of studying is that you have the freedom to try out lots of different things. You could experiment, fail, reorient yourself \u2013 without the pressure of always having to deliver perfect results.&#8221;\n                        <\/div>\n                                      <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-partner-card margin-bottom-normal\">\n  <div class=\"container-lg\">\n      <div class=\"row justify-content-around\">\n          <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-6 col-md-12\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirzberger.com\">\n                  <div class=\"border border-light\">\n                      <picture>\n                        <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 576px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-10.17.45-576x202.png, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-10.17.45.png 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-10.17.45.png, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-10.17.45.png 2x\"\n            \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"img-fluid\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-10.17.45.png\"\n        alt=\"\"\n        title=\"\"\n         loading=\"lazy\"             >\n<\/picture>\n\n                      <div class=\"p-3\">\n                          <p>Works at<\/p>\n                          <h4>Arbeitet bei <\/h4>\n                          <p> <\/p>\n                      <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- TODO Styling -->\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-department-card margin-bottom-normal medien-und-design\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-around\">\n       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<h4>Medien und Design<\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <span><\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-article-card margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-around\">\n            <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-6 col-md-12\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"d-none d-md-flex col-md-1 seperator-column\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 order-0 order-md-1\">\n    \n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-intro-text margin-bottom-small\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <div class=\"major-text-color fst-italic\"><p>Christian Hirzberger is a designer and co-runs the design studio Raminger &#038; Hirzberger with his partner. His work focuses on sustainable brand identities for companies as well as authentic, high-quality photography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-text-content margin-bottom-small\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f393.svg\" alt=\"&#127891;\"> <\/strong>This is what I studied:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/informationsdesign\/bachelor\/\">Informationsdesign<\/a>; IND03<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#11088; My job: Designer with a design agency &ldquo;raminger &amp; hirzberger&rdquo; in St. Ruprecht\/Raab, Austria<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#128237; How to reach me: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirzberger.com\/impressum\/9.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">raminger &amp; hirzberger<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-akkordeon margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-image-slider margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-outer-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"image-header\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-navigation\">\n                            <div class=\"swiper-button-prev-custom\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"9\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 14\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M8 13L2 7L8 1\" stroke=\"\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics2-2048x1152.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics2-scaled.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"img-fluid\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics2-scaled.jpg\"\n        alt=\"\"\n        title=\"\"\n         loading=\"lazy\"             >\n<\/picture>\n\n                                                                                    <p class=\"text-muted mt-2\">Design f\u00fcr sapheo organics <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide item\">\n                                        <picture>\n                        <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 576px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-576x324.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-768x432.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-768x432.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-1024x576.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-1024x576.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-1536x864.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1536px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-1536x864.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-2048x1152.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 2048px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-2048x1152.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-scaled.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"img-fluid\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/3-sapheo-organics-scaled.jpg\"\n        alt=\"\"\n        title=\"\"\n         loading=\"lazy\"             >\n<\/picture>\n\n                                                                                    <p class=\"text-muted mt-2\">Design f\u00fcr sapheo organics <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide item\">\n                                        <picture>\n                        <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 576px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky-576x406.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky-768x542.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky-768x542.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky-1024x723.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky-1024x723.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky-1536x1084.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1536px)\"\n       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                                                          <div class=\"swiper-slide item\">\n                                        <picture>\n                        <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 576px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky2-576x406.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky2-768x542.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky2-768x542.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky2-1024x723.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/5-package-design-snacky2-1024x723.jpg, 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                                                     <p class=\"text-muted mt-2\">Package Design<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"swiper-slide item\">\n                                        <picture>\n                        <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 576px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/11-weiz-kampagne2-576x406.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/11-weiz-kampagne2-768x542.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/11-weiz-kampagne2-768x542.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/12\/11-weiz-kampagne2-1024x723.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"\n                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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"9\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 14\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L1 13\" stroke=\"\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-text-content margin-bottom-normal\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW103213725 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103213725 BCX4\">Can you describe your agency setting?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW103213725 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">Our office is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">located<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> right next to our home<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">, which <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">used to be a farm with several warehouses. We converted one of the rooms, set up an <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW241710894 BCX4\">office<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> and simply tried out how self-employment would work for us. The space is ideal &ndash; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">it&rsquo;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> about 40 m&sup2; &ndash; and now serves as our workplace. One big advantage is that our commute takes less than 5 seconds. We used to both work in agencies in Vienna and Graz, which meant we lost a lot of time commuting. Now we have three <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">children<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> having the office right next door allows us to combine family and work <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW241710894 BCX4\">really <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW241710894 BCX4\">well<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">F<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">or example, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">we can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">have lunch together every day. Our agency life is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">closely linked<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> to our family, which was an important aspect for us in becoming self-employed. We deliberately wanted to keep the basic structure of our design agency small. Large agencies <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">often <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">bureaucratic,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> which can lead to communication <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">issues.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> We wanted to avoid th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> and therefore went for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">: &ldquo;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">small but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">strong<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">&rdquo;. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">This allows us to communicate more directly and efficiently with our clients. If we need <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241710894 BCX4\"> expertise, we draw on our network of programmers, copywriters, etc. Depending on the project and requirements, we bring in the right people and can thus offer a wide range of services.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW241710894 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74148891 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74148891 BCX4\">What is it like working as a team? You are also a couple, so how does that work?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74148891 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\">We both worked in agencies and regularly took on smaller jobs on the side, which we completed together. At some point, it became clear that we had to take the plunge into self-employment together. In the beginning, it was a process we had to grow into. It was important to set boundaries on how far we could go with criticism without <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\">hurting each other&rsquo;s feelings, a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\">nd how not to let relationship issues affect our work. But <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\">we&rsquo;ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\"> gotten good at dealing with these aspects now. And once that works, a small family business is in a strong position<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\"> because <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\">we&rsquo;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126586235 BCX4\"> all pulling in the same direction.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126586235 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW51741958 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51741958 BCX4\">Did you ever have to advertise?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW51741958 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42232316 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42232316 BCX4\">No, that was never necessary. A lot of it is word of mouth. The best advertising is still <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42232316 BCX4\">good work<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42232316 BCX4\">. When customers are satisfied and recommend you to others, that has a stronger effect than any campaign. It has often happened that we created a design for one customer and a little later another similar company came to us because they liked our work: &ldquo;I really like that &ndash; can you do something for us too?&rdquo; This has worked in various areas: from department stores to doctors. We also entered advertising competitions <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42232316 BCX4\">relatively early<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42232316 BCX4\"> on &ndash; we were particularly successful in the Styrian Green Panther competition. That was good publicity for us. It got us coverage in the local media and made us better known in the region.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW42232316 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205741160 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205741160 BCX4\">How does AI influence your work?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205741160 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Artificial intelligence has become an important tool for us. We use various tools, especially for text and images. However, the truly ingenious ideas still come from humans &ndash; and that&rsquo;s a good thing. The personal connection with customers is an extremely important aspect of our agency, and we don&rsquo;t need AI for that. We empathise with their world &ndash; sometimes you have to be a bit of a psychologist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">We ask ourselves, what do customers really need? How can we help them? Only when I meet my counterpart on equal terms, experience and understand them, can I create something authentic. AI cannot do that. Personal contact is essential for our work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167063770 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167063770 BCX4\">Are there any projects that were real highlights in your joint career?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW167063770 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">One project that set the tone for us was the brand design for &ldquo;Heimatgold&rdquo;, a company based in Schladming, which elevated the classic farm shop to a completely new, high-level identity. Originally, it was just about packaging design. But we took the project further and developed a comprehensive branding strategy around it. During the presentation, the managing director briefly left the room to immediately secure the name and domain &ndash; he recognised the potential straight away. That earned us our first Green Panther in gold. We were still very new to the industry at the time, and it was one of our first major projects. It was there that we first realised what is possible when you develop a well-thought-out corporate design and think bigger. It showed us how much you can achieve as a team of two.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another highlight for us was the &ldquo;Natursch&ouml;nheiten&rdquo; project, which we implemented jointly for two companies: &ldquo;Kulmer Fisch&rdquo;, a four-generation business from Haslau, and the innovative florist &ldquo;Dorfblume&rdquo;. For this project, we developed a photographic concept that uniquely portrays all four generations and links them to the four seasons. The central message: beauty is ageless. We visually captured the special warmth and cordiality that is lived in this family and in their business. The result was so convincing that we won both silver and gold at the Green Panther Awards.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16166471 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16166471 BCX4\">What do you think it takes to be a freelance designer?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW16166471 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You definitely need to be a good listener in order to develop a real understanding of the problem at hand. And, of course, you need a feel for colours, shapes, typography, layout, and aesthetics. It&rsquo;s also important to keep surprising people. Don&rsquo;t just stick with your first idea but keep thinking ahead to achieve the best possible result. Being self-employed also means having the courage to leave the safe haven of being employed. You have to be aware that there will be times when you are not working at full capacity. And you should be organised in a certain way and also be able to recognise which areas, e.g. tax matters, which are better outsourced.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can certainly be an advantage if you have worked in an agency before. There, you learn about professional design processes &ndash; how to develop campaigns, how to design and how to get even more out of small details.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You should be aware that you won&rsquo;t land the big budgets right from the start. But even smaller projects can be exciting. You have a much more personal approach to clients, as the processes are more direct, and decisions are made more quickly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112104388 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112104388 BCX4\">What do you remember most about your time studying at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW112104388 BCX4\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW112104388 BCX4\">FH<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112104388 BCX4\" lang=\"ZH-TW\" xml:lang=\"ZH-TW\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112104388 BCX4\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW112104388 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"469777462\":[1440,2880,4320],\"469777927\":[0,0,0],\"469777928\":[1,1,1]}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78265858 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78265858 BCX4\">What I remember most about my studies is meeting such a wide variety of people. We had inspiring lecturers who brought different skills and experiences to the table. The diversity of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78265858 BCX4\">my fellow students<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78265858 BCX4\"> was equally enriching. In <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW78265858 BCX4\">the many<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78265858 BCX4\"> team projects, I was able to experience <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78265858 BCX4\">very different<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78265858 BCX4\"> approaches. It was exciting and educational at the same time. I think one of the great advantages of studying is that you have the freedom to try out lots of different things. 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