your next chapter deserves a brand that fits
ugly duckling agency is a vienna, austria–based creative agency combining brand strategy, design, photography and social media content for gen x founders, creatives and organisations ready for change.
what we do
we bring strategy, design, photography and content together to create brands that feel coherent, distinctive and genuinely yours
brand & design
clear positioning, visual identities and design that reflect where your business is going – not where it used to be
photography
natural brand portraits, event photography, and visual storytelling that show the people and purpose behind your business
social media
practical strategy and content for your social media in order to keep your brand visible, consistent, and recognisable
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we are jo & roland
starting again isn’t starting from scratch
ugly duckling agency was founded by jo kinberger and roland pohl after careers spanning international development, communications, graphic design, print and photography
jo brings more than twenty years of experience working with people, organisations and stories. Roland brings decades of design, production and photographic expertise—from analogue pre-press to contemporary brand development
together, we create thoughtful, distinctive brands for founders, creatives and organisations building their next chapter

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let’s work together
planning a new brand, changing direction or looking for stronger visual content? tell us what you’re building