WE ARE A DIGITAL STUDIO PASSIONATE ABOUT
SOUND + DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY
We love to make sound, design spaces, develop objects, installations and software, always guided by an emotional and human-centered approach.
SOUND DESIGN + MUSIC
We shape sounds and music
for all media – be it film, interfaces,
audio-guides, augmented reality or video games.
AUDIOVISUAL
We create audiovisual content for
corporate, commercial, entertainment, art and performance endeavors.
INTERACTIVE
We design dynamic relationships
between people, spaces, objects
and user interfaces of any kind.
UX & UI DESIGN
We place high importance on an
intuitive interface for applications to
provide the best possible user experience.
MEDIA SCENOGRAPHY
We create multi-media installations
and concepts for a specific space or
context.
AUDIO BRANDING
We conceive and design the acoustic
appearance of your brand in a structured process.
Welcome
aconica is a design studio for audiovisual communication based in Berlin, Germany. Our focus is on communication through sound, design and technology. We conceive, design and produce projects in the fields of interactive, sound + media design, media-enhanced scenography, multi-sensory marketing, sound branding, digital music and classical communication: linear, generative, reactive, interactive.
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PORTFOLIO
RESPEKT DEUTSCH PLUS – Sound Design & Audio Post Production
Happy that we could support such an important project with our Sound Design and Audio Post Production
See More FIRE SCENE AT SET TIME – Ableton Software Plugin
Our first Max for Live plugin FIRE SCENE AT SET TIME is now available
See More TECHNOLOGY DAYS – Image Movie & Sound
We created and produced the music and sound design for Hamm AG`s (Wirtgen Group) new image movie
See More BLINKIST – Audio Branding and Sound Identity
In a joint effort with Blinkist, aconica led the creative process and developed the strategy for the newly developed Blinkist Brand Sound
See More EFFEKTORIUM – Interactive Installation
Creative Direction Sound, Supervision Sound Recording and Programming for interactive Sound & Light Installation
See More MDR SPUTNIK and FUNK - Sound design & music production
We created and produced the station ID, music and sound design for Funk`s new political news format INFORMR
See More SODA DJ SOFTWARE – User Experience & Interface Design, Logo Design
We are responsible for the whole UX, UI and Logo Design for this fully customizable DJ app
See More GOOGLE RE:IMAGINED 2014 – Video Mash-Up
For the grand opening of the event „Google Brand Re:Imagined 2014“ we designed, produced and performed a Video MashUp
See More THE INVISIBLE KITCHEN – Sound Design, Sonic Interaction Design and Music Production
For our friends from WHITEvoid, we produced all sounds & music as part of this installation for the Milan Design Week 2016
See More RESPEKT DEUTSCH PLUS – Sound Design & Audio Post Production
Happy that we could support such an important project with our Sound Design and Audio Post Production
See More FIRE SCENE AT SET TIME – Ableton Software Plugin
Our first Max for Live plugin FIRE SCENE AT SET TIME is now available
See More TECHNOLOGY DAYS – Image Movie & Sound
We created and produced the music and sound design for Hamm AG`s (Wirtgen Group) new image movie
See More BLINKIST – Audio Branding and Sound Identity
In a joint effort with Blinkist, aconica led the creative process and developed the strategy for the newly developed Blinkist Brand Sound
See More EFFEKTORIUM – Interactive Installation
Creative Direction Sound, Supervision Sound Recording and Programming for interactive Sound & Light Installation
See More MDR SPUTNIK and FUNK - Sound design & music production
We created and produced the station ID, music and sound design for Funk`s new political news format INFORMR
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NEWS
SOUND DESIGN & MIXING for DeutschPlus Video Advertising
We were responsible for the whole Sound Design and Audio Post Production for this advertising video
See More The fully customizable SODA iOS DJ app is finally out
We designed the user experience, graphical user interface and logo for this fully customizable DJ app
See More SOUND DESIGN & MIXING for new TV Series for Spiegel TV Wissen
We did the sound design and mixing for a new german TV series called "Durchstarten in Berlin"
See More Sound design & music production for MDR SPUTNIK and FUNK
We created and produced the station ID, music and sound design for Funk`s new political news format INFORMR
See More aconica receives GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2021
We won the GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2021 in the EXCELLENT COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN category
See More aconica receives BETTER SOUND AWARD 2020
We won the BETTER SOUND AWARD of the International Sound Award (ISA) 2020 in the category AUDIO BRANDING
See More ROBOTIC INSTALLATION for a Digital Dance Event
Kinetic Walkers emerged from the project NOOSTOPIA we created together with Moritz Ostruschnjak.
See More MUSIC ROBOTS for Theatre Bielefeld
Music Automats grew out of a dance and theatre piece we created for Theatre Bielefeld.
See More NOOSTOPIA - A Digital Dance Event at Theatre Bielefeld
Together with Choreographer Moritz Ostruschnjak, co-founder Martin Backes created a dance and theatre piece.
See More Laudatio Speaker & Jury Member for VIA – VUT Indie Awards 2019
Martin Backes gave the Laudatio speech for BEST EXPERIMENT and announced the winners.
See More TEACHING at CODE University of Applied Sciences
Martin Backes is giving some lectures at CODE University within the ‚Interaction Design‘ course program.
See More STRATEGY & CREATIVE DIRECTION for blinkist TV Ad 2018
We developed the strategy and led the creative process for the sound of the first Blinks Labs TV ad
See More SOUND DESIGN & MIXING for DeutschPlus Video Advertising
We were responsible for the whole Sound Design and Audio Post Production for this advertising video
See More The fully customizable SODA iOS DJ app is finally out
We designed the user experience, graphical user interface and logo for this fully customizable DJ app
See More SOUND DESIGN & MIXING for new TV Series for Spiegel TV Wissen
We did the sound design and mixing for a new german TV series called "Durchstarten in Berlin"
See More Sound design & music production for MDR SPUTNIK and FUNK
We created and produced the station ID, music and sound design for Funk`s new political news format INFORMR
See More aconica receives GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2021
We won the GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2021 in the EXCELLENT COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN category
See More aconica receives BETTER SOUND AWARD 2020
We won the BETTER SOUND AWARD of the International Sound Award (ISA) 2020 in the category AUDIO BRANDING
See More ROBOTIC INSTALLATION for a Digital Dance Event
Kinetic Walkers emerged from the project NOOSTOPIA we created together with Moritz Ostruschnjak.
See More MUSIC ROBOTS for Theatre Bielefeld
Music Automats grew out of a dance and theatre piece we created for Theatre Bielefeld.
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Services
aconica offers customized solutions and project support from the first sketch of an idea through conception, design and realization on to documentation and support for the finished product. We see ourselves as a competent advisor, concept developer, producer and researcher whose task it is to gather all relevant parameters to develop solutions which integrate seamlessly into the production of a product and its world of experience. Quality design, as we understand it, becomes apparent though more than mere beauty and elegance. Aesthetics and functionality are not mutually exclusive, rather they define the success of a media project or product. What is more, we are continuously developing effective working and research methods which allow an efficient and high quality of design throughout the course of a project. For this reason we are also in close ongoing contact with research facilities, universities and artists so as to integrate new developments, research findings and trends into our service.
Testimonials
Niklas Jansen – Co-Founder and Managing Director at Blinkist
Martin Backes and his studio aconica brought a well-thought-out process to the creation of our Audio Brand. He carefully directed every step along the way, in order to create a unique sonic identity together with us, and even further, to support us in the process of becoming an audio-first company. His methods and strategy are specific to the smallest detail, which helped align the stakeholders and arrive at an audio identity that will further build the brand’s power. Martin has been super professional throughout the process and provided great value through his creative and unique solutions. In the end, we were even awarded the German Design Award for this project. We highly recommend him and his company as a strategic partner.
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OUR AMAZING CLIENTS
MINI (BMW Group)
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Automotive
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Computer Soft- and Hardware
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Corporate Design & Sound Branding
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Chemicals, Health Care, Energy, Engineering
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Interactive Art and Design
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Industry:
Radio, TV and Internet Broadcasting
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Industry:
Internet & Computer Software
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Graphic Design & Motion Graphics
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Industry:
Automotive
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Industry:
Computer Soft- and Hardware
See More Amp GmbH
Industry:
Corporate Design & Sound Branding
See More Linde Group
Industry:
Chemicals, Health Care, Energy, Engineering
See More WHITEvoid GmbH
Industry:
Interactive Art and Design
See More MDR
Industry:
Radio, TV and Internet Broadcasting
See More Google Inc.
Industry:
Internet & Computer Software
See More Studio Filmgraphik
Industry:
Graphic Design & Motion Graphics
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