Florian Budke (*1983) is a graphic designer from Mannheim with a background in architecture. After completing his studies in architecture (diploma, 2013) and communication design (bachelor, 2021, HBKSAAR), he worked as a designer at the Mannheim-based creative studio *Deutsche & Japaner*.
Alongside his role there, Florian pursued his passion for the integration of architecture and graphic design in public spaces, as seen in his project *Common Monnem*. This was followed by other basketball courts for clients such as *Red Bull* and *JD Sports*.
Encouraged by the positive feedback to this work, he decided to leave his job in 2023 and co-founded the design studio *City Super Graphics* with *Wulf and Robin*. He is now fully committed to this venture as the company‘s lead designer.
Florian also continues to collaborate with *Simon Marcio Bretz* on smaller editorial and graphic design projects. One of his personal highlights is the publication of *Ar/KATE Mannheim*, an architectural skateguide, which DEMONSTRATES his approach to showING the potential of public space as a common ground.