Graphis Master: Knut Maierhofer

(Above) Knut Maierhofer for Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG Porsche AG

Knut Maierhofer is a Munich-based designer and founder of KMS TEAM GmbH known for his expert precision and functionality. Through clear and timeless design, he creates fascinating and appealing visual systems that bring the personalities of brands and companies to life and make them sustainable.

(Above) Knut Maierhofer for Museum Villa Stuck

With 30 years of experience, Knut Maierhofer understands the importance of a responsible, evolutionary development of brands and companies. He balances this ideology with the belief that design calls for courage and a radical approach. His philosophy? “Don’t talk about it — do it.”

Knut Maierhofer has received over 500 national and international awards for his focused and consistent design including 20 from Graphis. His clients include Audi, Volswagen, and Porsche.