Co-Founder
Living in Berlin means there are always exciting things happening.
I’m obsessed with my collection of Japanese magazines, specifically Graphic Design from the 1950s-70s.
I’ll leave you with this Risograph animation made by me, titled: Follow me around on my ideal weekend.
A certain texture and unpredictability to our work that digital tools just can’t replicate.
We love exploring how our approach can adapt and evolve.
It’s all about finding that one idea that feels right and bringing it to life in a way that surprises even us.
The article profiles Berlin-based designer and animator Julia Schimautz, founder of DTAN, as part of It’s Nice That’s 'The Weekend With' series. Schimautz shares her cultural recommendations across art, food, film, and music, while highlighting her love for analogue design and Risograph animation. The feature also includes her own short animation, 'Follow me around on my ideal weekend.'
The article profiles Berlin-based DTAN Studio, a multidisciplinary team known for merging analogue printmaking with motion design. Through Risograph animation and hand-cut techniques, the studio creates tactile, unpredictable visuals for clients in music, fashion, and culture. Co-founders Julia Schimautz and Bianca Brandner emphasize the human touch and experimental spirit that define their work.