We shape brands that connect people

Permanent Temporary is a branding & design agency based in Frankfurt am Main. We see design as a perma­nent process that constantly evolves and streng­thens brands. We help companies unlock their full poten­tial with substance, strate­gic clarity, and creative excel­lence. We refine their voice and connect them with the right audience. Brand design builds a culture where engage­­ment, appreciation, and lasting suc­cess come naturally – because thriving brands aren’t a matter of chance, they’re the result of attitude, focus, and consistent design.

What we do:

Create clarity. Direct attention. Build trust.

How we do it:

Good design starts with good listening. Because we know there’s more to your business than meets the eye. Together, we go deeper to understand the DNA of your company and express it with clarity and intent.

What emerges is not just a beauti­ful facade, but a resilient strategy. Our task: to make your vision visible, under­stand­able, and desirable.

Our ambition:

Nailing the vibe. Sharpening the message. Not just broad­casting, but connecting. With creative ideas that resonate and bold designs that move people. As true trail­bla­zers, we think ahead by considering every step and streng­thening brands for the long run.

Understanding complexity. 
Shaping processes.

We understand the dynamics of complex projects with their diverse stake­holders, expec­ta­tions, and decision-making levels. As sparring partners, we immerse ourselves thoroughly, question assumptions, and think beyond the obvious. Our struc­tured project manage­ment keeps a steady focus on goals, budgets, and timelines.

Founder

Marcus Hein is the founder and creative mind at the intersection of design and entrepreneurship. As a graduate designer from the HfG Offenbach (University of Art and Design), he brings design excel­lence, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial foresight to every project. His approach has been shaped by influential figures such as Niklaus Troxler, Eike König, and Sascha Lobe – all of them pioneers in the international design landscape.

With a deep understanding of brand deve­lop­ment, visual systems, and socially rele­vant design, Marcus Hein develops impact­ful design solutions and approaches trans­formation holistically: from analysis to imple­men­ta­tion. In doing so, he combines crafts­man­ship and precision with digital innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset.

His work has received multiple international awards, including »Typographic Excel­lence« from the Type Directors Club New York, inclusion in the »Annual Book« of the Tokyo Type Directors Club, and recognition by the »100 Best Posters« from Germany, Austria, and Switzer­land. Additionally, his projects have been exhibited at the Global Graphic Design Biennale Golden Bee in Moscow and at the Design Festival Breda in the Netherlands.

In 2021, his design approach was honored with both a project grant and a working grant from the Hessian Cultural Foundation of the State of Hesse.