Paperlux Studio is an interdisciplinary design studio based in Hamburg – since 2006, we’ve been creating brands, products and experiences that last.

Our clients include start-ups, heritage companies and international brands – all united by a desire for design with substance, clarity and character. Whether it’s brand development, thoughtful packaging design or a meticulously crafted print piece, we turn ideas into tangible impact.

Our work sits at the intersection of strategy, design and craft. We develop visual identities, packaging and analog brand touchpoints – guiding our clients toward sensory experiences that are both consistent and distinctive. Conceptual thinking meets a refined sense of material, detail and form.

What sets us apart? We don’t just think. We do.
In 2020, we took over a long-standing bookbinding studio we had previously worked with as clients. Today, it is fully integrated into our practice – where prototypes, dummies and bespoke productions are realized with exceptional precision. From collaborators to caretakers, we now carry this craft into the future – driven by design excellence and a deep respect for materials and making.

With the paperlux.store, we’ve also opened up a carefully curated retail space. Alongside our own collections, you’ll find selected design objects and stationery from around the world – including Japan, South Korea and Belgium – that align with our aesthetic values. The store also features products we’ve designed and developed for other brands, now made accessible to a wider audience.

Paperlux is a studio, a lab and a place to think.
Where analog craftsmanship meets digital precision – and design becomes more than visual: it becomes spatial, tactile, and memorable.

We believe in the power of the physical – and that true experiences leave a mark.
Crafted experiences that last.

PAPERLUX — CODE OF CONDUCT

How we work.
What we stand for.

Under the roof of Paperlux GmbH, you will find our origin: the Design Studio, our craft: the traditional Buchbinderei Begemann — and our stage: our online and offline store. This Code of Conduct describes the principles by which we work: towards our customers, our partners, and ourselves. It applies to everyone working under the roof of Paperlux GmbH
— whether employed, freelance, or as a working student. It applies equally to all three areas of our business.

1. Values & Standards

Our drive is the connection between craft and design — curious, careful, and with an eye for detail. We believe that good work takes time, and that the extra mile is rarely wasted. Tradition, for us, does not mean leaving things as they are. We carry values into the future — constantly questioning how best to do so. We welcome what is new, but not at any price.
Everything we offer — whether made in-house, developed in the studio, or curated in the store — shares this same standard: crafted experiences that last.

2. Partners, Suppliers & Customers

We do not look for one-off transactions, but for relationships. We have often known our partners for many years — and that builds trust, reliability, and the opportunity to grow better together.
When selecting partners, we value short supply chains and prefer, wherever possible, partners based in Europe. Price alone is never our deciding factor. We do not collect three quotes to pick the cheapest — we look for the right one.
What we expect as a matter of course: fair wages, no child labour, no outsourcing without good reason — and a willingness to explore new approaches. The products in our store that are made outside Europe are chosen with the same care: highly curated, with attention to production conditions and quality.
We do not tolerate corruption, bribery, or conflicts of interest — internally or in our dealings with partners and customers. Decisions are made on the basis of quality and integrity, not favours.
This applies to our customers too. Those who work with us quickly notice: we think in relationships, not transactions.

3. Sustainability & Materials

Materials are not an end in themselves — they are an expression of our values. Paper is at the centre, but not alone: we choose everything we work with responsibly — preferring FSC-certified or recycled options, with the aim of keeping our environmental footprint as small as possible. Paper offcuts are consistently separated and sent for recycling.
Our lean structures help us avoid excess: no material is used that is not needed. Less, and done properly, is always our preference.

4. Team & Working Together

At Paperlux, people from different generations and backgrounds work side by side — from apprentices in the bindery to experienced designers. Flat hierarchies and a hands-on approach are not promises on paper; they are everyday reality.
We train people — in craft and in the studio. Those who work with us can learn a great deal, if they want to. We treat each other with respect, regardless of role, experience, or background.
Discrimination of any kind — whether based on gender, origin, age, or any other characteristic — has no place here.

5. Data Protection

We handle personal data — from customers, partners, and employees — with care. The applicable data protection laws, in particular the GDPR, are a matter of course for us, not a burden.

6. Questions, Feedback & Complaints

Anyone with questions about this document, or who wishes to raise a concern or share feedback, can reach us at any time — openly and directly: info@paperlux.com
Feedback can also be given anonymously. We take every message seriously and follow up — without any consequences for those who come forward.