Munich Startup Festival

Rebranding

Things we did
Branding
Web-Design & Development
Media Buying
Client
Munich Startup Festival
Year
2026
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UNFILTERED ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY

We transformed the standard tech conference into an immersive, high-octane festival for Munich’s startup ecosystem. By trading corporate convention halls for dark-mode aesthetics, neon lighting, and club-inspired staging, the brand strips away superficial polish in favor of raw authenticity. The custom web platform and spatial design merge high-end digital precision with underground streetwear energy. It recontextualizes startup culture into a living, high-energy environment built for real connection.

GEOMETRIC PRECISION MEETS VISUAL DOMINANCE

The bold 'M' monogram combines fluid curves with structural weight, delivering an instantly recognizable, heavy-hitting mark. Softly glowing contours representing Munich’s regional footprint act as a dynamic graphic layer across the web UI, event passes, and venue backdrops. Paired with dense, high-contrast typography and vivid neon accents, the visual system commands attention across all screen sizes and physical environments. The aesthetic creates an immediate sense of authority while staying entirely detached from rigid corporate norms.

Fresh new look

Die Zusammenarbeit mit dem WIDE-Team war fantastisch. Ich schätze ihr gutes Auge und ihre Ansätze. Man hat das Gefühl, absolut nichts von der Stange zu bekommen. Das Team nimmt sich Zeit, erklärt verständlich seine Ansätze und geht sehr gut auf Rückmeldungen ein. Volle Empfehlung!
Arno Eggers
Leitung Munich Startup
URBAN DEPLOYMENT & SPATIAL PERFORMANCE

The design system translates effortlessly into physical space, utilizing stenciled asphalt spray-paint, industrial fence installations, and vibrant color-coded attendee passes. Bold typographic merchandise transforms staff and guests into active brand carriers with statement pieces. On site, hanging directional banners and immersive light rigs turn raw venue architecture into an atmospheric backdrop for live pitch awards and DJ sets. Every touchpoint reinforces a functional, community-first brand ecosystem built for maximum visibility.