MetaDesign launches in Beijing

BEIJING - German branding and design consultancy MetaDesign has expanded into Asia with the opening of an office in Beijing's central business district.

Led by chief operating officer Tobias Phleps, the agency will work alongside existing German clients such as Volkswagen, as well as seeking new business from local Chinese companies.

A spokesperson for the firm in Berlin explained that the initial focus would be on assisting international clients in “translating their international brand strategies” while maintaining consistency of messaging and “personality”.

But the spokesperson added that MetaDesign was also keen to work with Chinese brands to help them build a presence on the global stage. Based in Beijing, the company will also operate in Hong Kong and Xi’an.

MetaDesign is Germany’s oldest corporate branding agency and is listed as the third largest in Europe. It is part of the European agency network LBi Group.

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