Studio Humm

Name

Studio Humm

Legal name

Studio Humm – Ciulei/Hunter/Mensel GbR

Website

https://studiohumm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brand & Web Design Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAFAIAJ

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams)

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Content Marketing & Production (Copy, Video, Design)

Keywords

• Brand identity design
• Website design development
• Custom web development
• Content strategy services
• Design systems creation

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Design and Development Services: Project-based design agency services including branding, website design, development, and content strategy. Pricing is transparent with day rates; projects are estimated and scoped upfront. Average project duration is approximately three months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Studio Humm is a small Berlin-based design agency that creates custom brand identities, websites, and design systems for companies ranging from startups to large corporations. Core services include brand strategy and identity design, custom website design and development (primarily using Kirby CMS), UX/UI design, content strategy and copywriting, accessibility-compliant development (WCAG 2.1 AA), and video production. Projects are scoped as bespoke engagements averaging about three months in duration.

Product overview

Studio Humm is a small Berlin-based design agency offering brand design, website design, and development services. Their core offerings include brand identity and strategy, custom website development (primarily using Kirby CMS), design systems, and accessibility implementation. They provide services across various industries including SaaS, healthcare, logistics, education, and hospitality. Their portfolio includes case studies for clients like Applica (AI), Berlin Food Stories, TSPA (urban planning), Cara Care (digital health), IFB (logistics), Expath (relocation), and Convex Energy (trading). The agency also offers a two-week Minimum Viable Branding sprint for clients with limited budgets or timelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kirby CMS Website Development Custom website development using Kirby CMS, a flat-file content management system that enables completely tailor-made websites without templates or platform limitations. For companies needing custom functionality and content workflows.
• Minimum Viable Branding Sprint A two-week brand design sprint that delivers a reduced but functional brand design including typefaces, logo, color palette, and layout examples. Designed for clients with tight budgets or timelines who need a foundational identity.
• Design Systems Comprehensive design systems that establish rules for how design elements work together, making brands flexible and future-proof. Delivered as PDF brand books or Figma libraries.
• Accessibility Implementation Services Website accessibility implementation following WCAG 2.1 AA standards, including keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, clear color contrast, ARIA labels, reduce motion preference, and dark mode support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average project duration of three months from kickoff to delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kirby CMScoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistered Kirby Partner. Studio Humm builds custom websites using Kirby CMS, a flat-file PHP-based content management system that enables completely tailor-made websites without templates. They are listed on Kirby's official partner page at getkirby.com/partners/studio-humm.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hype: Berlin-based creative agency offering branding, identity, and digital design for ambitious brands. Directly comparable boutique positioning and target client base in the German-speaking market.
• Koto: Independent branding and design studio with offices in London and beyond. Closely comparable mix of brand identity, design systems, and digital product work for ambitious companies.
• Scholz & Volkmer: Long-established German digital agency specializing in brand strategy, web design, and content platforms. Comparable full-service digital offering and German market presence.
• Instrument: Portland-based independent creative agency delivering brand identity, digital products, and content for enterprise and startup clients. Similar full-service boutique positioning.
• Studio Output: Independent design and brand studio based in London with global clients. Comparable combination of brand strategy, visual identity, and digital design at boutique scale.
• MetaDesign: German-founded brand and design consultancy with offices in Europe, the US, and Asia. Comparable focus on brand systems, identity, and corporate design for ambitious organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Pentagram: Largest independent design consultancy in the world, offering branding, identity, and digital design. Operates in overlapping categories but at much greater scale and breadth than Studio Humm.
• IDEO: Global design and innovation firm working across brand, product, and service design. Overlaps with Studio Humm in brand and digital design but operates at enterprise scale with strategy and innovation scope.
• Fjord: Accenture-owned design and innovation consultancy with global reach. Competes for enterprise design and brand engagements but as part of a much broader portfolio of services.

Emerging players

• Manual: Independent design and brand studio working with early-stage and growth companies. Comparable boutique scale and identity-led, content-aware approach to brand and digital design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hellohumm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studiohumm

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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