co—matter is a research-driven creative studio in Berlin.

co—matter is a research-driven creative studio in Berlin.

Founded in 2017, co—matter helps organizations navigate the frontiers of networked culture.

Together with a global network of researchers, writers and designers, we create strategies, media and publications about the ways our worlds are changing.

Or, as we like to say: we offer the luxury of having a point of view.

Founded in 2017, co—matter helps organizations navigate the frontiers of networked culture.

Together with a global network of researchers, writers and designers, we create strategies, media and publications about the ways our worlds are changing.

Or, as we like to say: we offer the luxury of having a point of view.

What we do

What we do

RESEARCH
We identify shifts and opportunities within categories such as media, entertainment, art & the creative industries. By mixing audience insights with cultural analysis, our reports help organizations leverage trends, patterns, desires and behaviours of today’s consumers. 

STRATEGY
We develop strategies that let organizations connect with audiences in meaningful, participatory ways. By combining expertise in brand, editorial and community strategy, we create the strategic foundation for global campaigns, activations and content to effectively reach people.

CREATIVE
We create cultural objects such as publications, podcasts, video essays, conferences and gatherings. Our aim is to translate complexity into clarity, giving creative communities worldwide access to ideas, concepts and narratives to shape the world they want to live in.

RESEARCH
We identify shifts and opportunities within categories such as media, entertainment, art & the creative industries. By mixing audience insights with cultural analysis, our reports help organizations leverage trends, patterns, desires and behaviours of today’s consumers. 

STRATEGY
We develop strategies that let organizations connect with audiences in meaningful, participatory ways. By combining expertise in brand, editorial and community strategy, we create the strategic foundation for global campaigns, activations and content to effectively reach people.

CREATIVE
We create cultural objects such as publications, podcasts, video essays, conferences and gatherings. Our aim is to translate complexity into clarity, giving creative communities worldwide access to ideas, concepts and narratives to shape the world they want to live in.

Services

Services

Audience Insights
Editorial Strategy

Creative Direction

Brand Strategy

Communication

Community Building
Content Development
Curation

Audience Insights
Editorial Strategy

Creative Direction

Brand Strategy

Communication

Community Building
Content Development
Curation

About Us

About Us

co—matter is a research-driven creative studio based in Berlin. We operate in the cracks of capitalism:
bridging expertise in brand, editorial and community organizing with academic rigour to unearth a unique point of view for organizations. With clients ranging from cultural institutions to global brands and technology platforms, our aim is to translate complexity into clarity — thereby equipping people with the knowledge, tools and agency to meaningfully participate in shaping the world they want to live in.

co—matter is a research-driven creative studio based in Berlin.
We operate in the cracks of capitalism:
bridging expertise in brand, editorial and community organizing with academic rigour to unearth a unique point of view for organizations.
With clients ranging from cultural institutions to global brands and technology platforms, our aim is to translate complexity into clarity — thereby equipping people with the knowledge, tools and agency to meaningfully participate in shaping the world they want to live in.

Selected Clients

Selected Clients

Mozilla Foundation
L'Oréal
WeTransfer
Serpentine
Igloo Inc.
Samsung Electronics
Native Instruments

King Digital Entertainment
Yuga Labs
Adobe
Capture One
SPACE10
Soundboks
Ennismore
Udacity
Vienna Business Agency
Leuven Mindgate
Grover
Reform Society
Eyeo
Clue

Mozilla Foundation
L'Oréal
WeTransfer
Serpentine
Igloo Inc.
Samsung Electronics
Native Instruments

King Digital Entertainment
Yuga Labs
Adobe
Capture One
SPACE10
Soundboks
Ennismore
Udacity
Vienna Business Agency
Leuven Mindgate
Grover
Reform Society
Eyeo
Clue

Talks

Creative Days (Vienna, 2026)
Mozilla Festival (Barcelona, 2025)
Creative Days (Vienna, 2025)
Nova Iskra (Belgrade, 2024)
SXSW (Austin, 2024)
Trust (Berlin, 2023)
Re:publica (Berlin, 2023)
Protein (London, 2023)
STPLN Post-Social Media Club (Malmo, 2021)
Johannes Kepler University (Linz, 2021)
kyu Collective (2021)
Digital Social Summit (Berlin, 2020)
Adobe UX Insights (2020)
IAM Weekend (Barcelona, 2019)
SPACE10 (Copenhagen, 2019) 
IAM Weekend (Barcelona, 2019)
Hyper Island (Stockholm, 2019)
SPACE10 (Copenhagen, 2019)
Leuphana University (Lueneburg, 2019)
The Conference (Malmo, 2019)
Webdagarna (Gothenburg, 2019)
The Future Laboratory (London, 2018)
Web Summit (Lisbon, 2018)
Lisbon Investment Summit (Lisbon, 2018)
Creative Days (Vienna, 2018)
The Family (Berlin, 2018)
Social Service Club (Copenhagen, 2018)
Blackbox VC Annual Summit (Berlin, 2018)
IXDS (Berlin & Munich, 2017)

Talks

Creative Days (Vienna, 2026)
Mozilla Festival (Barcelona, 2025)
Creative Days (Vienna, 2025)
Nova Iskra (Belgrade, 2024)
SXSW (Austin, 2024)
Trust (Berlin, 2023)
Re:publica (Berlin, 2023)
Protein (London, 2023)
STPLN Post-Social Media Club (Malmo, 2021)
Johannes Kepler University (Linz, 2021)
kyu Collective (2021)
Digital Social Summit (Berlin, 2020)
Adobe UX Insights (2020)
IAM Weekend (Barcelona, 2019)
SPACE10 (Copenhagen, 2019) 
IAM Weekend (Barcelona, 2019)
Hyper Island (Stockholm, 2019)
SPACE10 (Copenhagen, 2019)
Leuphana University (Lueneburg, 2019)
The Conference (Malmo, 2019)
Webdagarna (Gothenburg, 2019)
The Future Laboratory (London, 2018)
Web Summit (Lisbon, 2018)
Lisbon Investment Summit (Lisbon, 2018)
Creative Days (Vienna, 2018)
The Family (Berlin, 2018)
Social Service Club (Copenhagen, 2018)
Blackbox VC Annual Summit (Berlin, 2018)
IXDS (Berlin & Munich, 2017)

Collaborators

Nothing Personal
Metalabel
Sublime
North Kingdom
Studio Yukiko
Hyper Island

COP26 Coalition
Human Hotel
Media Evolution
Internet Age Media
The Future Laboratory
Canvas8
Protein

Collaborators

Nothing Personal
Metalabel
Sublime
North Kingdom
Studio Yukiko
Hyper Island

COP26 Coalition
Human Hotel
Media Evolution
Internet Age Media
The Future Laboratory
Canvas8
Protein

If you'd like to see a more detailed portfolio of our recent work, share an idea, or work on something interesting, please send an email to hello@co-matter.com