Founded in 2010, Berger & Föhr is an award-winning independent graphic design and communication consultancy. Our creative studio focuses on the development of brand identity for purpose-driven brands. We specialize in advancing meaningful, enduring ideas and experiences for those who engage with them. Located in Boulder, Colorado, we produce a range of work spanning brand identity, art direction, publication and book design, environmental graphics, and website and app design.
Our refined and considered aesthetic has enabled us to create work for a wide array of clients across the globe ranging from small, scrappy startups to world-renown brands. A search for meaning, desire for consistency, and concern for appropriateness propel our studio forward. The pursuit of beauty, yearning for clarity, and intuitive understanding of the power of simplicity compel us to create work that resonates and stands the test of time.
Capabilities
- Art Direction
- Book Design
- Brand Strategy
- Campaign Design
- Content Strategy
- Creative Direction
- Digital Design
- E-Commerce
- Editorial Design
- Environmental Design
- Iconography
- Identity Design
- Illustration
- iOS & Android App Design
- Naming
- Packaging
- Print Collateral
- Publications
- Product Strategy
- Research & Insights
- Social Media Strategy
- Typography
- UI/UX
- Visual Identity Systems
- Website Development
Sectors
- Arts & Culture
- Community & Education
- Fashion & Lifestyle
- Finance & Technology
- Food & Beverage
- Health & Well-being
- Science & Environment
Features / Interviews
The Quickie Design Podcast ︎
B&F Studio History
Vancouver CA, July 2019
Site Inspire︎
B&F Website Feature
London UK, February 2019
Designed Space︎
B&F x Ello studio photo tour
Philadelphia PA, March 2018
State of the Art︎
The Art of Being Alternative
San Francisco CA, October 2018
Something Else︎
Becoming a Creator Leader
Boulder CO, January 2018
Obsessed with Design︎
Discussion with the founders of Ello
Indiananapolis IN, March 2017
Elephant Journal︎
Hello Ello
Boulder CO, April 2015
Kaleider︎
What’s Next For Ello?
Amsterdam NL, February 2015
LVL3︎
Spotlight: Berger & Föhr
Chicago IL, January 2015
Netdiver Magazine︎
Best of the Year (BOTY)
Montreal CA, January 2015
Itsnicethat︎
Massimo Vignelli Tribute
London UK, July 2014
Making Colorado
State ID Creative Team Selection
Denver CO, May 2013
Awwwards︎
Site of the Day
Valencia SP, June 2012
Itsnicethat︎
Math Gets a Reboot
London UK, April 2012
Behance 99U︎
5 Rules for Mindful Creativity
New York NY, November 2010
FWA︎
Helvetinote, Mobile of the Day
London UK, September 2010
Computer Arts iPad Special︎
Exclusive Studio Profile
Bath UK, September 2010
Computer Arts #137
Build a Geometric Typeface
Bath UK, June 2010
The Quickie Design Podcast ︎
B&F Studio History
Vancouver CA, July 2019
Site Inspire︎
B&F Website Feature
London UK, February 2019
Designed Space︎
B&F x Ello studio photo tour
Philadelphia PA, March 2018
State of the Art︎
The Art of Being Alternative
San Francisco CA, October 2018
Something Else︎
Becoming a Creator Leader
Boulder CO, January 2018
Obsessed with Design︎
Discussion with the founders of Ello
Indiananapolis IN, March 2017
Elephant Journal︎
Hello Ello
Boulder CO, April 2015
Kaleider︎
What’s Next For Ello?
Amsterdam NL, February 2015
LVL3︎
Spotlight: Berger & Föhr
Chicago IL, January 2015
Netdiver Magazine︎
Best of the Year (BOTY)
Montreal CA, January 2015
Itsnicethat︎
Massimo Vignelli Tribute
London UK, July 2014
Making Colorado
State ID Creative Team Selection
Denver CO, May 2013
Awwwards︎
Site of the Day
Valencia SP, June 2012
Itsnicethat︎
Math Gets a Reboot
London UK, April 2012
Behance 99U︎
5 Rules for Mindful Creativity
New York NY, November 2010
FWA︎
Helvetinote, Mobile of the Day
London UK, September 2010
Computer Arts iPad Special︎
Exclusive Studio Profile
Bath UK, September 2010
Computer Arts #137
Build a Geometric Typeface
Bath UK, June 2010
Books / Publications
Art Marks︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, January, 2017
Abstract Logo︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, July 2016
Duo Issue 01︎
Published by Heury & Heury
Lyon FR, October 2016
Human Logo︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, November, 2014
Los Logos 7︎
Published by Gestalten
Berlin DE, June 2014
Monogram Logo︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, June 2014
Future 50︎
Icon Magazine Issue 122
London UK, August 2013
Brochure & Layout Design
Published by Hightone Design
Shen Zen CN, February 2014
Brand Design
Published by Hightone Design
Shen Zen CN, February 2014
Modern in Denver︎
Berger & Föhr, Making Their Mark
Denver CO, Spring 2013
Absolute Stationary Design︎
By Sandu Publishing
Guangzhou CN, January 2013
Logo Book︎
Published by Sylvie Estrada & Anna Blanco
Barcelona ES, October 2012
Supergraphics︎
Published by Unit Editions
London UK, February 2011
Logology®2︎
Published by Viction:ary
Hong Kong CN, July 2011
I Love Type (vol 3): Bodoni︎
Published by Viction:ary
Hong Kong CN, July 2011
I Love Type (vol 4): DIN︎
Published by Viction:ary
Hong Kong CN, June 2011
Los Logos: Compass︎
Published by Gestalten
Berlin DE, August 2010
Logo Lounge 5︎
Published by Rockport Publishers
Beverly MA, July 2009
Art Marks︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, January, 2017
Abstract Logo︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, July 2016
Duo Issue 01︎
Published by Heury & Heury
Lyon FR, October 2016
Human Logo︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, November, 2014
Los Logos 7︎
Published by Gestalten
Berlin DE, June 2014
Monogram Logo︎
Published by Counter-Print
West Sussex UK, June 2014
Future 50︎
Icon Magazine Issue 122
London UK, August 2013
Brochure & Layout Design
Published by Hightone Design
Shen Zen CN, February 2014
Brand Design
Published by Hightone Design
Shen Zen CN, February 2014
Modern in Denver︎
Berger & Föhr, Making Their Mark
Denver CO, Spring 2013
Absolute Stationary Design︎
By Sandu Publishing
Guangzhou CN, January 2013
Logo Book︎
Published by Sylvie Estrada & Anna Blanco
Barcelona ES, October 2012
Supergraphics︎
Published by Unit Editions
London UK, February 2011
Logology®2︎
Published by Viction:ary
Hong Kong CN, July 2011
I Love Type (vol 3): Bodoni︎
Published by Viction:ary
Hong Kong CN, July 2011
I Love Type (vol 4): DIN︎
Published by Viction:ary
Hong Kong CN, June 2011
Los Logos: Compass︎
Published by Gestalten
Berlin DE, August 2010
Logo Lounge 5︎
Published by Rockport Publishers
Beverly MA, July 2009
Talks / Lectures
University of Colorado
Literary Minimalism in the Plastic Arts
Boulder CO, November 2019
Montana State Graphic Design
Theory, Approch & Process
Boulder CO, October 2019
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Theory, Approch & Process
Boulder CO, October 2019
Denver Startup Week
Designer Track Keynote
Denver CO, September 2019
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Studio visit & careers discussion
Boulder CO, October 2018
AIGA Kansas
Studio visit & process discussion
Boulder CO, October 2018
AIGA Colorado
Studio visit + talk on collaboration
Boulder CO, July 2018
University of Colorado, ATLAS
The Business of Creativity
Boulder CO, September 2018
General Assembly
Talks on Creativity 02
Denver CO, December 2016
General Assembly
Talks on Creativity 01
Denver CO, November 2016
Method + Madness
AIGA Arizona, Phoenix Design Week
Phoenix AZ, October 2015
Beyonderground Festival
Qompendium Discussion
Hasselt BE, April 2015
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Redefining Online Privacy & Community
Boulder CO, January 2015
Galvanize, Refresh Denver
Simple Forms Hold Power
Denver CO, September 2014
Caffeinated Morngings
Intention + Integrity
Boulder CO, July 2017
AIGA Colorado
Odd Couples
Denver CO, April 2012
University of Colorado, MFA
A Brief History of Design
Boulder CO, February 2011
Communikey
Creative Climates
Boulder CO, April 2011
AIGA Colorado x DOCA
One Day for Design
Denver CO, April 2011
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Everything & Design
Boulder CO, Ocotber 2010
Biennial of the Americas
Limitless Potential
Denver CO, July 2010
University of Colorado
Literary Minimalism in the Plastic Arts
Boulder CO, November 2019
Montana State Graphic Design
Theory, Approch & Process
Boulder CO, October 2019
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Theory, Approch & Process
Boulder CO, October 2019
Denver Startup Week
Designer Track Keynote
Denver CO, September 2019
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Studio visit & careers discussion
Boulder CO, October 2018
AIGA Kansas
Studio visit & process discussion
Boulder CO, October 2018
AIGA Colorado
Studio visit + talk on collaboration
Boulder CO, July 2018
University of Colorado, ATLAS
The Business of Creativity
Boulder CO, September 2018
General Assembly
Talks on Creativity 02
Denver CO, December 2016
General Assembly
Talks on Creativity 01
Denver CO, November 2016
Method + Madness
AIGA Arizona, Phoenix Design Week
Phoenix AZ, October 2015
Beyonderground Festival
Qompendium Discussion
Hasselt BE, April 2015
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Redefining Online Privacy & Community
Boulder CO, January 2015
Galvanize, Refresh Denver
Simple Forms Hold Power
Denver CO, September 2014
Caffeinated Morngings
Intention + Integrity
Boulder CO, July 2017
AIGA Colorado
Odd Couples
Denver CO, April 2012
University of Colorado, MFA
A Brief History of Design
Boulder CO, February 2011
Communikey
Creative Climates
Boulder CO, April 2011
AIGA Colorado x DOCA
One Day for Design
Denver CO, April 2011
University of Colorado, ATLAS
Everything & Design
Boulder CO, Ocotber 2010
Biennial of the Americas
Limitless Potential
Denver CO, July 2010
Exhibitions / Releases
Junction Place
Convergence
Boulder CO, September 2019
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2018
Denver Art Museum
Design After Dark (PLAY)
Denver CO, August 2019
DAIRY Arts Center
WORK WORK
Boulder CO, July 2019
Birmingham Design Festival
Black & White (Phorm)
Birmingham UK, June 2019
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2018
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2017
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, October 2016
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
Cotton Blend
Denver CO, October 2015
SocioDesign, Ripe Digital + Analog Republic
Nifty—50
London UK, December 2015
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2015
BMoCA
Flood Project, Convergence Print Release
Boulder CO, March 2014
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2014
Editions of 100
Linewave Print Release
Glasgow SCT, April 2014
Sans Form
Geometry in Suspension
Milan IT, July 2014
North East x A Design Film Festival
The Art of Design
Singapore, September 2014
Cotton Blend
Limited Edition T-Shirt Exhibition
Denver CO, September 2014
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2013
Svperordinary Gallery
Mathema
Denver CO, October 2013
Denver Art Musuem
Design After Dark
Denver CO, February 2011
Svperordinary Gallery
Tsunami Relief, Mono No Aware Print Release
Denver CO, April 2011
Artcrank
Tools, Print Series Release
Denver CO, September 2010
Junction Place
Convergence
Boulder CO, September 2019
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2018
Denver Art Museum
Design After Dark (PLAY)
Denver CO, August 2019
DAIRY Arts Center
WORK WORK
Boulder CO, July 2019
Birmingham Design Festival
Black & White (Phorm)
Birmingham UK, June 2019
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2018
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2017
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, October 2016
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
Cotton Blend
Denver CO, October 2015
SocioDesign, Ripe Digital + Analog Republic
Nifty—50
London UK, December 2015
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2015
BMoCA
Flood Project, Convergence Print Release
Boulder CO, March 2014
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2014
Editions of 100
Linewave Print Release
Glasgow SCT, April 2014
Sans Form
Geometry in Suspension
Milan IT, July 2014
North East x A Design Film Festival
The Art of Design
Singapore, September 2014
Cotton Blend
Limited Edition T-Shirt Exhibition
Denver CO, September 2014
BMoCA
Artmix
Boulder CO, September 2013
Svperordinary Gallery
Mathema
Denver CO, October 2013
Denver Art Musuem
Design After Dark
Denver CO, February 2011
Svperordinary Gallery
Tsunami Relief, Mono No Aware Print Release
Denver CO, April 2011
Artcrank
Tools, Print Series Release
Denver CO, September 2010