We develop open source web applications for museums, galleries, archives, libraries (GLAMs) and other cultural institutions to make digitized collections experienceable and accessible. We also create graphic design products based on our digital projects.
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Open source software makes it possible for any interested person to further develop the source code. As a result, GLAMs gain independence from expensive, proprietary software and restrictive license agreements. In addition, the disclosure of the source code fosters transparency and security, as it is publicly accessible and verifiable. The high adaptability and reusability of open source software leads to long-term cost efficiency and allows GLAMs to implement sustainable and customized solutions.
Progressive web apps (PWA) are applications that are used directly via the browser. They combine the advantages of native apps, such as easy creation, maintenance and discoverability, with additional features such as offline functionality, fast loading times and automatic updates. PWAs work across platforms and offer a seamless user experience on both desktop and mobile devices, significantly increasing their reach and usability.
We continuously work with the latest technological standards and integrate innovative technologies into our projects. This ensures that our developments are always up to date. This enables us to create efficient and powerful solutions that are both user-friendly and future-proof. The use of state-of-the-art tools and methods allows us to react flexibly to changes and implement creative approaches. Our products provide improved security, high scalability and optimum performance.
We develop our web applications and websites with lean code and a focus on minimal storage space requirements. For all projects we rely on green hosting at Greensta. These measures help to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. By optimizing our software solutions, we promote the responsible use of resources. Our customers benefit from websites and applications that are characterized by short loading times and high cost efficiency.
The ‘Blaues WundAR’ project was created as part of the Leipzig Light Festival 2024 as an art project by Maix Mayer and allows the resurrection of the pedestrian bridge on Goerdelerring in Leipzig, known as the ‘Blue Wonder’.Blaues WundAR
GLAMorous Europe brings culture enthusiasts together with collection objects from European museums, libraries, galleries and archives! Starting as a random selection of digitized paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs, an increasingly personalized collection is created that can be explored and transformed …GLAMorous Europe
Spook Tours are GPS-based scavenger hunts in which you discover spooky AR locations. The browser-based web app can be played with up to 3 people. You can play our first Spook Tour in Leipzig's Friedenspark.Spook Tours
PROTESTORY! is a project of the Archive of the Workers' Youth Movement and was realized together with us. As a web application, PROTESTORY! offers a playful examination of protest cultures of working-class youth since the early 20th century.PROTESTORY!
Since 2018, we have implemented a number of open source projects with open cultural data. Some of these web applications, such as Plantala or Demokratie Erleben (Living Democracy), were created as part of the Coding da Vinci cultural hackathon. Since 2022 we have been realizing projects as Digtalwarenkombinat. Here you can find all our completed and ongoing projects.All projects
We present the new features of our website, such as environmentally friendly hosting, dark mode and open source solutions. We also offer an insight into the technical steps - from planning, code and testing to deployment and monitoring.Read more
Four packed days and over 1000 people from all areas of the Wikiverse on site in Katowice: that was the impressive Wikimania 2024! And we participated as the Digitalwarenkombinat...Read more
After six months of work on GLAMorous Europe and a few months break since the launch of the prototype, during which we continued to work on other projects, the question arises as to how we want to continue with the …Read more
In our blog, we regularly write about current projects, lessons learnt from projects, tested technologies, conference participations, project presentations and company-specific topics that we want to share with you. So keep a look in from time to time. You can find older blog posts here.View all posts
The projects of Anne Mühlich and Gerd Müller are a great enrichment for the Coding da Vinci cultural hackathon. With each participation, those two prove their creativity and their sensitive handling of open cultural data and the institutions behind it - as evidenced not least by the Coding da Vinci scholarships with which they have been awarded several times.
Philippe Genêt, project coordinator Coding da Vinci
Anne Mühlich and Gerd Müller have achieved fantastic things with the sources of the Archive of the Workers' Youth Movement within the framework of the cultural hackathon 'Coding da Vinci': an aesthetically pleasing, technically flawless and target group-oriented homepage on the Children's Republics of the 1920s! But we are not only convinced by the creativity and professionalism of the team, but also by the uncomplicated and constructive cooperation.
Maria Daldrup, head of the Archive of the Archive of the Workers´ Youth Movement
With Plantala, Anne Mühlich and Gerd Müller have accomplished something wonderful: presenting open cultural data in a software and aesthetic language that ties directly back into the analog. Great fun with great value. Thank you!
Karsten Heck, Göttingen University/ Forum Wissen
The collaboration with Anne Mühlich and Gerd Müller as part of the cultural hackathon Coding da Vinci Nieder.Rhein.Land 2021 was inspiring and worked smoothly even over distance. This collaborative work was a great experience and I am very proud of our result.
Liane Hellmund, freelance graphic designer