About
Who is Marius Rieg?
Marius Rieg is an entrepreneur based in Karlsruhe, Germany. He is co-founder and managing partner of the Pforzheim-based experience design agency Luftschloss, managing partner of Gieske Studios, and was co-founder of the Stuttgart-based communications agency Kampart.
His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, CGI, content production, custom software, and experience design – with a clear goal: turning ideas into real products, brands, and experiences.
Marius Rieg, Karlsruhe
Awards
German Customer Award 2026
Award for Luftschloss and the interactive media facade PZ Nova for the Pforzheimer Zeitung newspaper – setting new standards in interactive customer communication.
Career
From civilian service in care work through engineering studies at KIT to leading two companies and three ventures – a path that wasn't straight, but was consistent.
Since December 2024
Managing Partner & Professional Dreamer
Luftschloss
Leading the experience design agency Luftschloss in Pforzheim – interactive installations combining AI, CGI, realtime rendering, LED, and sensor technology.
January 2024 – December 2024
Co-Founder & CEO
Luftschloss
Founded the agency Luftschloss and built the team, positioning, and first client projects.
2022 – 2026
Co-Founder
Kampart
Co-founded the digital communications agency Kampart: brand development, high-end campaigns, and media production for brands including Hansgrohe and Otto/Leger Home.
Since January 2018
Managing Partner
Gieske Studios
Responsible for strategy, sales, and the studio's development – from classic advertising photography to CGI, film, and interactive product presentations.
February 2014 – January 2018
Project Lead, Studio Manager & Advertising Photographer
Gieske Studios
Led catalog productions and campaigns, including high-end kitchen and interior photography.
June 2012 – February 2014
Advertising Photographer
Gieske Studios
September 2009 – June 2012
Trainee Photographer
Gieske Studios
Produced high-end advertising photography for catalogs and online shops.
March 2009 – September 2009
Photo Assistant (Internship)
Gieske Studios
October 2006 – March 2009
Studied Civil Engineering and Chemistry
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
June 2006 – March 2009
Freelance Care Worker & Trainer for Care Staff
Reha-Südwest gGmbH
Intensive care for people with severe disabilities and training of care staff.
September 2005 – June 2006
Civilian Service
Reha-Südwest gGmbH
Focus Areas
Artificial Intelligence & AI Consulting
Applying generative AI in creative and production processes, AI strategy for companies, and building custom AI agents.
Custom Software & App Development
Tailor-made software, apps, and websites – conceived, designed, and built with AI tools like Claude Code and Codex.
CGI & Image Production
Photorealistic computer-generated imagery, advertising photography, and film for catalogs, online shops, and campaigns.
Experience Design
Interactive installations and product presentations combining AI, CGI, realtime, LED, and sensors – at trade shows, in showrooms, and in public spaces.
High-End Campaigns & Marketing
Brand development, campaign concepts, and media production – including AI-assisted image and video creation.
Building Companies
Building and leading teams and business models in the creative and technology industries – three ventures founded since 2022.