Julia Schimautz
Illustrator, Co-Founder
In their own words
Living in Berlin means there are always exciting things happening.
I’m obsessed with my collection of Japanese magazines, specifically Graphic Design from the 1950s-70s.
I’ll leave you with this Risograph animation made by me, titled: Follow me around on my ideal weekend.
A certain texture and unpredictability to our work that digital tools just can’t replicate.
We love exploring how our approach can adapt and evolve.
It’s all about finding that one idea that feels right and bringing it to life in a way that surprises even us.
Articles & interviews3
- It’s Nice That unveils Ones to Watch 2026
It’s Nice That launches its Ones to Watch 2026 directory, presenting 72 emerging creatives across graphic design, illustration, animation, art, filmmaking and photography. Selected from a record number of applications—double the 2025 total—the practitioners represent 16 countries and are positioned as future collaborators for creative directors and commissioners.
- Julia Schimautz Shares Berlin Picks, Design Finds, and Weekend Favorites
The article profiles Berlin-based designer and animator Julia Schimautz, founder of DTAN, as part of It’s Nice That’s 'The Weekend With' series. Schimautz shares her cultural recommendations across art, food, film, and music, while highlighting her love for analogue design and Risograph animation. The feature also includes her own short animation, 'Follow me around on my ideal weekend.'
- "DTAN Studio Revives Print's Unpredictability Against Digital Norms"