THOMAS MARUTSCHKE, born 1961 in Germany, lives and works in Ruesselsheim. Founded training as a diploma graphic designer, a clear confession to his own style, works as illustrator and artist for advertisement, editorial and direct customers. Numerous considerable companies used his graphic style, which is particularly suitable for logo and signet design. Since 2003 Marutschke´s works increased on free digital work. Also his work is in many various books, graphic projects and exhibition designs.

ACME Studios is an international product design company founded in Los Angeles 1985. The success factor is the intensive cooperation with globally recognized architects, designers, artists, foundations, estates and institutions. In 1997, ACME released their first collection of fine writing tools.