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Based in Munich, this agency positions itself as a design-and-technology studio for businesses seeking a combined approach to branding, web development and digital visibility, with senior-level expertise across its disciplines rather than a large generalist team. It describes itself as active since 2013, operating from Herzogspitalstrasse in Munich, and works across design systems, technical development and marketing rather than offering single-channel services in isolation. The service offering is split into design work (UI/UX design, corporate identity and branding, web and print, brandbooks), technology (full-stack and mobile development, CRM and ERP integration, security and maintenance) and a supporting layer covering consulting, communication strategy, marketing and employer branding, including career websites with ATS integration and social recruiting. A specific focus is placed on search visibility through what the agency calls an in-house "AI System" or SEO-GEO engine, which scans a website technically and content-wise, benchmarks it against competitors, and produces prioritized, actionable recommendations rather than lengthy reports. This engine is described as being built to address both classical SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — aiming to have client content and brands cited within AI-generated answers from tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude, in addition to standard search engine rankings. The agency describes integrating AI tools, connected models, automated workflows and internal knowledge databases (RAG) throughout its production pipeline, from briefing to reporting.