{"id":1043,"date":"2023-09-25T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/about"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:30:24","slug":"ueber-uns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/en\/ueber-uns","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Communication design with a focus on sustainability &amp; fairness<\/h1>\n<p>We are designers whose mindset is shaped by alpine nature and mountain sports.\nOur approach is rooted in the mountain sports credo: <strong>by fair means<\/strong>Through this intentional approach, we\u2019ve learned to take a clear stand.\nIt allows us to practice good design and consistently sustainable strategies in any setting \u2013 whether on the mountain or in the studio.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1075\" src=\"https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stephiundmax-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stephiundmax-1.png 2000w, https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stephiundmax-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stephiundmax-1-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stephiundmax-1-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stephiundmax-1-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/byfairmeans.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stephiundmax-1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>by fair means<\/h2>\n<h2>This is what we live by <br \/>\n(day in, day out)<\/h2>\n<h2>Demut<\/h2>\n<p>Humility is at the heart of our work philosophy.\nIt begins with respect for nature and the world around us.\nHonoring that is the foundation of every project we take on. <strong>A culture of mutual respect and collaboration<\/strong> shapes how we work \u2013 on every level, as a team and in every interaction, whether it\u2019s with the mountain or with you.<\/p>\n<h2>Integrity<\/h2>\n<p>Our way of working is guided by our values and ideals. <strong>by fair means<\/strong> exists for this very reason:\nWe don\u2019t want to \u2013 and we won\u2019t \u2013 make compromises.\nWe only work in alignment with our convictions:<strong> To help create a good life for all<\/strong> \u2013 and to dedicate our entire skillset to that purpose.<\/p>\n<h2>Impact<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"314\">We work for impact.<br data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"187\" \/>We choose our clients with care \u2013 and with a clear eye on what their project is set to change.\u00a0<strong>Whether it\u2019s education, biodiversity, or social justice.<\/strong> Because design is more than looking good.\nIt can take a stand, build bridges, and challenge systems.<\/p>\n<h2>Who are we?<\/h2>\n<h2>We are here for you!<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStephanie Hobmeier\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tOwner <br \/>\nDiploma in System Design<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\">Who am I?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus Areas <\/strong><br \/>Communication Design, Editorial Design, Process and Workshop Design, Sustainable Design, Strategy and Concept Development<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experiences <\/strong><br \/>Conceptualization and Implementation of Educational and Event Formats; Event Management, Process Design &amp; Hosting;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Training\/Certifications:<\/strong> <br \/>Partzipativen Prozessgestaltung und F\u00fchrung, Hosting (The Art of Hosting)<\/p>\n<p>One-year Social Entrepreneurship Training in Sweden (The International Youth Initiative Program)<\/p>\n<p>Extended stays abroad in Norway, Sweden, and Brazil with a focus on sustainable development, regenerative agriculture, and social innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga instructor and trail running coach<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards\/Publications:<\/strong><br \/>10\/2021 \"We Don\u2019t Need This Education\" DDCAST \u2013 What is Good? \u2013 A Podcast by the German Designer Club: <a href=\"https:\/\/socialdesign.de\/was-ist-gut-ddcast-eine-podcastfolge-mit-stephanie-hobmeier\/\">https:\/\/socialdesign.de\/was-ist-gut-ddcast-eine-podcastfolge-mit-stephanie-hobmeier\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03\/2020 Interview with Social Design Lab, Hans Sauer Foundation: <a href=\"https:\/\/socialdesign.de\/interview-mit-stephanie-hobmeier\/\">socialdesign.de\/interview-mit-stephanie-hobmeier<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/2019 Social Design Award, German Design Graduates: germandesigngraduates.com<\/p>\n<p>Diploma Thesis: \"The Future Used to Be Better\" \u2013 Key Competencies for Socially Responsible Design and Their Integration in Design Education<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tMAX H\u00c4NISCH<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder \/ Owner <br \/>\n(MA) Visual Communication<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\">Who am I?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><br \/>Creative Direction, Strategie und Konzept, Kommunikationsstrategie-\u00a0 &amp; Design<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experiences<\/strong><br \/>Climate Education\nPrepress\nEvent Planning and Design\nCampaign and Brand Strategy\nTypography<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Training\/Certifications:<\/strong><br \/>Trained Media Designer<\/p>\n<p>Certified Climate Educator (KlimaAlps)<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing training in:<br \/>Brand Strategy\nDegrowth\nStorytelling<\/p>\n<p>Certified Breathwork Coach and Trail Running Coach<\/p>\n<p><b>About me:<br \/><\/b>Hi, I\u2019m Max. Founder of by fair means.\n\nI started by fair means in 2019 \u2013 not because the world needed another agency, but because I had a clear idea of how meaningful design can drive change when it's rooted in real values.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"670\">It was never about fast growth or fancy buzzwords. It was \u2013 and still is \u2013 about substance. About asking the tough questions:<br data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\" \/>What really matters? And how can design, strategy, and integrity support real transformation?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"891\">My skillset? It\u2019s a mix of everything I\u2019ve picked up along the way \u2013 studies, training, side paths, additional qualifications, and all the in-betweens. 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