MAKING RESEARCH COME ALIVE
Spread the Nerd is an independent agency & network for science communication and format development. Our clients include universities, research institutes, and academics who value the use of innovative communication formats.
Data diversity for Biodiversity
NFDI4Biodiversity
A vibrant brand identity for biodiversity research.
Which way to the fusion plants?
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP)
An interactive digital journey to the heart of plasma physics research.
Tailored SciComm Support
Falling Walls Foundation
Coaching scientists from all over the world in format development.
OUR SERVICES
TEAM
Spread the Nerd's network brings together a multidisciplinary team from a variety of media sectors. Everyone here gets excited about research, and that’s ideal for designing compelling formats! We’ll handpick the right team members for your project.
Johanna Barnbeck
OWNER, FORMATE DEVELOPMENT & CREATIVE

Julia Warnemünde
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE

Georg Layr
AGENCY MANAGEMENT

KATJA HANKE
PODCASTS & EDITORIAL

FELIX EWERS
DESIGN & USER-EXPERIENCE-DESIGN (UX)

DR. PETRA KRIMPHOVE
COPYWRITING & EDITORIAL WORK

FILIP MERTENS
PROGRAMMING & APP DEVELOPMENT

GRACE FOX
GRANT APPLICATIONS & TRANSLATION

MAX DORANDO
CONSULTING, STRATEGY & CHANGE

ROLF SCHULTEN
PHOTOGRAPHY

WIM DIJKSTERHUIS
MOTION DESIGN

CONTACT
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