›DVVLIO‹ is a research project within Hochschule für Musik Würzburg by Prof. Dr. h.c. Christoph Bossert. The website is a collection of research findings, teaching materials and background knowledge about organs, composers and much more in the same field. It will grow every month and aims to be a general source for students and teachers alike.

Drinks 069
Hat, Fashion design, July 2021

The ›Drinks 069‹ cap comes in a limited edition. The simple black cap is embroidered with a small logo art on the front. One size fits most. Designed in collaboration by Martin Pohlmann and Simon Emge and produced by Can’t Decide from Leipzig, it is available from Emge Objects.

Minsoo Hong, Robert Schumann, Kreisleriana
Record, Print design, November 2020

This cover artwork is for a record of ›Kreisleriana‹ by Robert Schumann interpreted by Minsoo Hong. It is the third iteration of the collaboration by the musician and Emge Office. The artwork refers to the German word Kreis (circle).

Katakombe Series 2020–2021
Lectures, Print design, Identity, November 2020

The first edition of the ›Katakombe‹ in the 21st century took place in 2018, where the group explored a format to expand the traditional lecture. Considering the pandemic this edition of ›Katakombe‹ will explore the possibilites of the webinar. The group takes advantage of the decentralised and global characteristics of the webinar and splits their event into three sessions in multiple time zones. In each, artists and chefs will prepare food, a musical piece, discussions and audiovisual work.

Minsoo Hong, Modest Mussorgski, Bilder einer Ausstellung
Record, Print design, June 2020

›Bilder einer Ausstellung‹ (Pictures at an Exhibition) is the most famous piano composition by Modest Mussorgsky. The record was performed by Minsoo Hong who is a musician living in Detmold, Germany. The composition describes pictures by the artist, architect and designer Viktor Hartmann—a friend of Mussorgsky. The pictures were part of an exhibition which took place after the early death of the painter. For each picture there is a piece of music with a name relating to it. The full list can be found on the back of the record. The idea for the front was to have a clear and discreet cover artwork which puts the emphasis on Mussorgsky, the composition’s name and the performing artist.

Arminio Quartett, Beethoven, Streich­quartette
Record, Print design, May 2020

This is a album artwork for Arminio Quartett realised in close collaboration with Alexander Hainz who was in charge of the sound recording in Detmold. The year 2020 marked the celebration of the 250th birthday of Beethoven. On this occasion this album was produced. The idea of the artwork and booklet was to merge history and presence. The typeface is modern yet playful and the historical pictures and paintings illustrate different aspects of Beethoven’s life. To accommodate the music there is an essay inside which introduces the musicians and the opus.

PT-A
Brochure, Print design, April 2020

This brochure presents PT-A series (designed by Jens Bayer and Simon Emge) which consists of products that help ensuring safe office spaces whenever home office is not possible. There are texts about general usage along pictures and plans with basic measurements in this publication. It will help people chose the right products for their office and will show them how to use it.

Archive–Archive
Database, Digital design, Identity, Collaboration with Kevin Moll, March 2020

Archive–Archive, database for social actions and collaborations initiated in 2020 facing global crisis and change. The selection of entries circles around art, film, literature, music and design but it is possible to submit any kind of movements. We aim to give a broad variety of creative minds a platform to share their ideas and projects even beyond these challenging times. This archive may survive into the future and could serve as a proof of the creative energy of our generation. Archive–Archive is open to submissions from all over the world. This site was founded and is run by Kevin Moll and Simon Emge, who are both designers from Berlin and Frankfurt am Main respectively.

Real Deathmold
Brochure, Print, Photography, December 2019

This is a personal portrayal of Andreasmesse which takes place every year in winter. The brochure contains a series of photographs which capture the town of Detmold through the eyes of a frequent visitor who repeatedly spent time there over the past ten years.

Sgabello
Card, Print, Identity, December 2019

To accompany the launch of the stool ›Sgabello‹ by Simone Bernardi and Simon Emge this card was designed. On the front it features a photograph of the product by Sebastian Heindorff while you will find technical details and contact on the back.

Good Times with Simone B.
Brochure, Print, Photography, August 2019

›Good Times with Simone B.‹ is a collection of photos and a short text. It examines the options of risograph printing with just one color and limited resolution. All photos were shot on film and later digitalised for further reproduction.