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Jakob Jakob weaves culture into brands, spaces, strategies, and communities. The studio's work extends beyond traditional branding by introducing moments of humanity, collaboration, and narrative depth — through curated art partnerships, artist-led interventions, neighborhood storytelling, editorial content, motion design, and experiential programming.

With over two decades of experience working alongside architects, developers, and cultural institutions, Jakob Jakob brings life and character to built environments in ways that feel authentic rather than manufactured. At the core of this work is the ability to translate architecture into emotion — giving projects a voice, a point of view, and a sense of place that resonates.

In a world where the built environment risks becoming visually interchangeable, Jakob Jakob believes architecture deserves branding with the same rigor, intention, and cultural sensitivity as the design itself.

We are dedicated to supporting those who share our values, and to developing opportunities that expand beyond the structures of conventional branding.

Services

  • Brand Strategy
  • Editorial Strategy
  • Identity
  • Creative Direction
  • Storytelling
  • Art Collaboration and Curation
  • Environmental Graphics
  • Building Wayfinding
  • Marketing Collateral
  • UX/UI Design
  • Content Creation
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Social Media Templates
  • Sales and Leasing Experience
  • Brand Management
  • Floor Plan Design
  • Book Design
  • Packaging
  • Corporate Collateral

Our Team

Susanne Schaal

Founder & Creative Director

Chris Goennawein

Creative Director

Hanna Cormier

Art Director

Tobi Lauer

Tech Lead

Dan Wojcik

UX Design Lead

Tevin Zielke

Software Engineer

Justyna Luczak

Software Engineer

Arthur Tschernavskij

Software Engineer

Flo Winkler

Software Engineer

Stefan

Software Engineer

Leonie Döbl

UX Designer

Jannis Wäder

UX Designer

Selected Awards

  • The Nemax
  • The Global / Healthcare (New York Festivals) Award “Finalist Certificate”
  • Summit International Award, Gold, Graphic Design
  • red dot design award, Nomination, Editorial Design
  • red dot design award, Best of the Best
  • red dot design award, Award for Highest Design Quality, Communication Design
  • red dot design award Grand Prix, Best in all Categories
  • One Club Design Award, Merit Award, Pulication Design
  • One Club Design Award, Bronze Pencil, Publication Design
  • New York Festivals, International Print & Radio Advertising
  • London International Award, Graphic Design
  • Joseph Binder Award, Editorial Design
  • Grand Prix for Communication Design Finalist Certificate
  • Epica Awards, Shortlist
  • Epica Award, Editorial Design
  • Deutscher Designer Club Germany, Bronze, Editorial Design
  • Creative Club Austria, Silver, Editorial Design
  • Creative Club Austria, International Award for Graphic Design
  • Capital Ranking, Best Award for Company Layout
  • Bundesdesignpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 2010
  • Berliner Type, Diplom Design Award for High Design Quality
  • Award for Graphic Design, Berliner Type
  • Art Directors Club Germany, Award, Editorial Design
  • Art Directors Club Europe, Nomination, Graphic Design
  • ADC New York, Silver

Credits

  • Ryan Neevan

    Projects: Astoria West, One Kingsland

  • Ted Feighan

    Projects: Astoria West

  • Yayoi Kusama

    Projects: 345meatpacking

  • Blake Shorter

    Projects: Arrigoni Woods

  • Brian Chorski

    Projects: 144 Vanderbilt

  • Dan Howarth

    Projects: 144 Vanderbilt, Nine Chapel, Shorecrest

  • Haley Cormier

    Projects: THE PERRIE, 655 Union, The Arbor, 544 Carroll

  • Luke Baker

    Projects: THE PERRIE, The Arbor

  • Owen Kibby

    Projects: THE PERRIE

  • Katherine McLaughlin

    Projects: 655 Union, 544 Carroll

  • Zack DeZon

    Projects: Nine Chapel, 544 Carroll

  • Andie Dinkin

    Projects: Standish, Sixteen Fifth Avenue

  • James Harvey-Kelly

    Projects: Sixteen Fifth Avenue

  • Gustavo Coutinho

    Projects: THE PERRIE, 655 Union, One Kingsland, 544 Carroll, The Arbor

  • Lauren Coleman

    Projects: 345meatpacking, 41 Bond, xoco325, 12 Warren

  • Richard Barnes

    Projects: 12 Warren, 180 East 88th Street, xoco325, 100 Franklin

  • Bruce Damonte

    Projects: 8 Octavia, 12 Warren

  • George Dante

    Projects: 180 East 88th Street

  • Francis Dzikowski

    Projects: 345meatpacking, 41 Bond

  • David Felsen

    Projects: 345meatpacking, 12 Warren

  • Robert Granoff

    Projects: 12 Warren, 180 East 88th Street, xoco325, Standish, 100 Franklin

  • Jacqueline Hassink

    Projects: 12 Warren

  • Kyoko Hamada

    Projects: Salsa & Soy, Yellowtrees Studio, 30 Warren

  • Hatnim Lee

    Projects: Greenwich West, 40 East End Ave, 100 Franklin

  • Nils Lund

    Projects: 345meatpacking

  • Ye Rin Mok

    Projects: 8 Octavia, 400 Grove, 450 Hayes

  • Ray Poates

    Projects: 8 Octavia, Hayes Valley Magazine

  • Saskja Rosset

    Projects: 345meatpacking, xoco325, 12 Warren, 41 Bond, 180 East 88th Street, Jan Hooss, DDG Partners

  • Alan Tansey

    Projects: Greenwich West, One Kingsland, Sixteen Fifth Avenue, The Arbor

  • Jan Hooss

    Projects: 180 East 88th Street

  • David Sokol

    Projects: Sixteen Fifth Avenue

  • Aaron Zulpo

    Projects: Greenwich West

  • Emily Thompson

    Projects: 30 Warren

  • Florence Rivest

    Projects: Arrigoni Woods, henrietta

  • Patrick Vale

    Projects: Sixteen Fifth Avenue

  • Pablo Amargo

    Projects: 655 Union

  • Kristin Osterberg

    Projects: One Kingsland

  • Julien Colombier

    Projects: 40 East End Avenue

  • Shawn Martinbrough

    Projects: xoco325

  • Shelley Reed

    Projects: THE THEODOR

  • D*Face

    Projects: The Curated Collection

  • Manuel Santelices

    Projects: George.

  • Charlotte Taylor

    Projects: 100 Franklin

  • Patrice Farameh

    Projects: The Curated Collection

  • Ami Barak

    Projects: Parabol Art Magazine

  • Jurell Cayetano

    Projects: The Arbor

  • Scott Rudin

    Projects: Jili Hotels and Resorts

  • Sanda Anderlon

    Projects: Art House