Polimekanos is a design practice based in London. It was founded in 2001 by Joseph Kohlmaier and Stefan Kraus. We work across a variety of media and formats in graphic, interactive and exhibition design, from simple leaflets or posters to catalogues, book designs, websites, large scale corporate identity and brand developments, or the signage system in buildings.

We are often involved in the development of projects at an early stage, helping to develop the initial idea as well as the structure and the processes that allow its implementation. At the starting point of our work lies a strong engagement with content and research which preceeds all design.

Our clients include individuals and small businesses, as well as institutions in the corporate, educational and cultural fields, like universities, museums and charities.

Our interests have lead us to work in areas related to, but also beyond our core practice. We have undertaken curatorial work and have held teaching assignments; in 2005, we started a co-operation with publisher Hyphen Press (see projects), and develop other projects which allow us to pursue our interests and practice in architecture, music, sound, fine art and other disciplines.

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Stefan Kraus

2001 - present Polimekanos, Director | 1999-2001: Imagination, London (Journey zone at the Millennium Dome in Greenwich; Ford Mondeo launch 2001 in Sardegna Italy – Artdirection of photography and identity design) | 1998-1999 Nick Bell Design, London (Eye magazine) | 1997-1998 Duncan Baird Publishers, London |1993-94 Beaux-Arts de Nancy, France | 1991-97 Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar, Germany; tutors: Prof Horst Haberl (art theory), Prof Andreas Brandolini (architecture & product design), Prof Gert Dumbar (graphic design), Prof Ulrike Rosenbach (performance art)

Joseph Kohlmaier

Teaches architectural history & theory at the ASD (London Met) | 2001 to present Polimekanos, Director | 2005 Department of Architecture & Spatial Design, MA (Distinction) | 1998 - 2000 Williams Lea, Creative Services in London and Frankfurt (Morgan Stanley) | 1994 - 1998 Public art projects in Vienna and London | 1993 - 1994 Kunsthalle Vienna | 1992 - 1994, University of Vienna (philosophy); School for Artistic Photography Vienna
Selected Clients
Adams Kara Taylor
Architectural Association
Arts Council
Austrian Cultural Forum
Drove
Department of Architecture & Spatial Design
Established & Sons
European Future Group (Romania)
Gianni Botsford Architects
Hales Gallery
Jerwood Foundation
London Consortium
London Metropolitan University
Magma
Paul und Collegen (Austria & Germany)
Pump House Gallery
Ralph Appelbaum Ass.
RBB Economics
Urban Future Organisation
Zoo Art Fair