# DeSight Studio - Full LLM Context File
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> DeSight Studio is a founder-led digital boutique with offices in Munich (Germany) and Austin, TX (USA). We deliver headless commerce, performance marketing, AI automation and software builds that drive revenue for growth-focused brands. Founded in 2015, our team of 10-20 senior professionals serves B2B and DTC brands across DACH, North America, and globally. 5/5 client NPS.

## Company Information

### German Entity (DACH Region)
- **Legal Name:** DeSight Studio GmbH
- **Address:** Fallstr. 24, D-81369 München, Germany
- **Phone:** +49 89 12596767
- **Email:** hello@desightstudio.com
- **Registration:** Amtsgericht München, HRB 223535
- **Managing Directors:** Dominik Waitzer, Carolina Waitzer
- **VAT ID:** DE304716876
- **Parent Company:** DeSight Holding GmbH (HRB 222976 | Amtsgericht München)

### US Entity (North America)
- **Legal Name:** DeSight Studio Inc.
- **Legal Form:** C-Corporation (Delaware)
- **Registered Address:** 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, New Castle County
- **Operating Address:** 8911 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 4200, Austin, TX 78759, USA
- **Phone:** +1 (737) 400-0257
- **Email:** hello@desightstudio.com
- **Delaware Registration:** File Number 10178942
- **New York Registration:** File Number 250512001519
- **Officers:**
  - Dominik Waitzer – President, Treasurer, Co-CEO
  - Carolina Waitzer – Vice President, Secretary, Co-CEO
- **Parent Company:** DeSight Holding GmbH (HRB 222976 | Amtsgericht München)

## Services (Detailed)

### 1. Commerce & DTC
We design, build and optimize headless commerce experiences on Shopify and Shopify Plus. Our approach starts with a deep audit of your current conversion funnel, followed by a migration or rebuild strategy tailored to your brand. We specialize in headless architectures using Shopify Hydrogen, which decouples the storefront from the backend for maximum performance and flexibility.

Our commerce work includes custom Shopify theme development, checkout optimization, multi-market setups, subscription commerce, and ERP/PIM integrations. Every store we build scores 90+ on Google PageSpeed and is optimized for mobile-first conversion. We handle everything from product data migration to post-launch A/B testing.

Typical engagements: DTC brand launches, Shopify Plus migrations from Magento/WooCommerce, headless rebuilds for performance, international expansion with multi-currency/multi-language storefronts.

- EN: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/commerce-dtc
- DE: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/commerce-dtc

### 2. Performance Marketing
We plan, execute and scale data-driven advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok Ads, and LinkedIn Ads. Our performance marketing team manages full-funnel campaigns from awareness to retargeting, with real-time ROAS and CAC optimization.

Our methodology: start with a structured test phase (creative testing, audience testing, bid strategy testing), identify winners, then scale with controlled budgets. We build custom dashboards for transparent reporting and use multi-touch attribution to understand the true value of each channel. Every campaign is tied to revenue, not vanity metrics.

Services include: Google Shopping/PMax, Meta Advantage+ campaigns, TikTok Spark Ads, LinkedIn B2B lead gen, conversion tracking setup (GA4, server-side tagging), landing page optimization, and creative production for ad assets.

- EN: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/performance-marketing
- DE: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/performance-marketing

### 3. Software & API Development
We build cloud-native software, scalable APIs and microservices for businesses that need custom digital infrastructure. From MVPs for startups to enterprise-grade platforms, our senior developers deliver production-ready code with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and zero-downtime deployments.

Our stack centers on Next.js (React 19) for frontend, Node.js and Python for backend services, and Sanity as our preferred headless CMS. We build REST and GraphQL APIs, integrate third-party services (payment providers, ERPs, CRMs), and deploy on cloud infrastructure with proper monitoring and alerting.

We also handle complex technical challenges: real-time data synchronization, multi-tenant architectures, high-traffic event handling, and legacy system modernization. All code is reviewed, documented, and maintained by the same senior team that built it.

- EN: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/software-api-development
- DE: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/software-api-development

### 4. AI & Automation
We embed artificial intelligence end-to-end in business operations. From GPT-powered customer service chatbots to MCP-driven autonomous agents, we build AI solutions that create measurable efficiency gains and competitive advantages.

Our AI services include: custom chatbot development (trained on your data, integrated with your CRM/helpdesk), workflow automation (connecting tools like Slack, Notion, HubSpot with AI decision layers), data extraction and analysis pipelines, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) agent development for complex multi-step tasks.

We work with OpenAI GPT-4, Claude, and open-source models. Every AI solution we build includes human-in-the-loop safeguards, proper error handling, and clear escalation paths. We do not deploy AI for its own sake — every implementation has a defined business metric it must move.

- EN: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/ai-automation
- DE: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/ki-automatisierung

### 5. Social Media Marketing
We build social media strategies that turn reach into revenue. Our approach combines paid social advertising with data-driven organic content to build engaged communities and drive measurable business outcomes.

Paid social: campaign strategy, creative production, audience segmentation, and real-time optimization across Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and LinkedIn. Organic social: content strategy, community management, influencer partnerships, and analytics reporting.

We focus on platforms where your audience actually spends time, not vanity presence everywhere. Every post, story, and ad is tied to a business objective — whether that's lead generation, direct sales, or brand awareness in a specific market segment.

- EN: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/social-media-marketing
- DE: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/social-media-marketing

### 6. Brand Strategy & Design
We develop brand strategies and visual systems that drive measurable revenue. Our branding work goes beyond logos — we build positioning frameworks, naming systems, visual identities, and conversion-driven UX designs that directly impact your bottom line.

Our process: market and competitor analysis, brand positioning workshops, naming and domain strategy, visual identity development (logo, color, typography, imagery), and digital-first design systems. Every design decision is validated against conversion data, not subjective preference.

We serve both new brands (full identity development) and established brands (refresh, repositioning, or digital adaptation). Our design team works directly with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation — no handoff friction, no design drift.

- EN: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/brand-strategy-design
- DE: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/markenstrategie-design

## Site Map

### English (en)
- Home: https://www.desightstudio.com/en
- Services Overview: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services
- Projects Overview: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects
- Insights (Blog): https://www.desightstudio.com/en/insights
- About Us: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/about-us
- Legal Notice: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/legal-notice
- Privacy Policy: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/privacy-policy
- Meeting Confirmation: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/meeting-confirmation

### German (de)
- Startseite: https://www.desightstudio.com/de
- Leistungen: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen
- Projekte: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte
- Insights: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/insights
- Über uns: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/ueber-uns
- Impressum: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/impressum
- Datenschutz: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/datenschutz
- Terminbestätigung: https://www.desightstudio.com/de/terminbestaetigung

### Service Detail Pages
- Commerce & DTC: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/commerce-dtc | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/commerce-dtc
- Performance Marketing: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/performance-marketing | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/performance-marketing
- Software & API Development: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/software-api-development | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/software-api-development
- AI & Automation: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/ai-automation | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/ki-automatisierung
- Social Media Marketing: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/social-media-marketing | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/social-media-marketing
- Brand Strategy & Design: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/services/brand-strategy-design | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/leistungen/markenstrategie-design

### Project Pages
- 18° GRAD Bikes: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/18-grad | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/18-grad
- Altstadthotel Kasererbräu: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/kasererbraeu | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/kasererbraeu
- financial.com AG: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/financial-com | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/financial-com
- Direktwerbung Hüttinger: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/direktwerbung-huettinger | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/direktwerbung-huettinger
- Schmankerl Österreich: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/schmankerl-oesterreich | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/schmankerl-oesterreich
- Papas Shorts: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/papas-shorts | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/papas-shorts
- Desight One: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/desight-one | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/desight-one
- New Flag: https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/new-flag | https://www.desightstudio.com/de/projekte/new-flag

## Founders (Detailed)

### Dominik Waitzer — CEO & Founder
Dominik has 16 years of experience in digital strategy, software engineering, and global brand management. He leads technical architecture, AI integration, and strategic consulting across all client engagements. Before founding DeSight Studio, he held roles at Rakuten (e-commerce platform), Burda (media), Universal (entertainment), and worked on digital campaigns for BMW, Porsche, and Sony Music.

He is a published author for OMR (Online Marketing Rockstars) and OMT, and an instructor at AFS+ Academy where he teaches digital strategy and e-commerce. His technical expertise spans full-stack development, AI/ML implementation, and headless commerce architecture.

- **Role (DE):** Geschäftsführer
- **Role (US):** President & Co-CEO
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikwaitzer/

### Carolina Waitzer — CEO & Co-Founder
Carolina has 11 years of experience in e-commerce, performance marketing, and social media strategy. She leads marketing operations, client growth strategy, and business development. Before co-founding DeSight Studio, she worked with McDonald's, Olaplex, Burda, and Universal on performance marketing and social media campaigns.

Her expertise lies in building data-driven marketing engines that scale — from paid social campaigns to full-funnel attribution systems. She specializes in translating brand positioning into measurable revenue through performance channels.

- **Role (DE):** Geschäftsführerin
- **Role (US):** Vice President & Co-CEO
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-waitzer/

## Client Portfolio & Case Studies

### 18° GRAD Bikes — DTC E-Commerce Growth
A premium bike brand based in Germany. We built their Shopify Plus store from scratch, implemented headless commerce for performance, ran Google and Meta performance campaigns, and managed their social media presence. The result: a scalable DTC engine that drives direct-to-consumer sales across DACH.
- **Services:** Commerce & DTC, Performance Marketing, Social Media, Branding
- **Website:** https://18grad.de
- **Case Study:** https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/18-grad

### Altstadthotel Kasererbräu — Hospitality Brand & Digital Presence
A historic luxury hotel in Salzburg, Austria. We developed their brand strategy, designed a conversion-focused booking experience, and built a headless website that loads instantly on mobile. The project combined brand storytelling with direct booking optimization.
- **Services:** Brand Strategy, Headless Development, E-Commerce
- **Website:** https://kasererbraeu.at
- **Case Study:** https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/kasererbraeu

### financial.com AG — Fintech Platform & AI Integration
A financial services platform. We built their headless web application and integrated AI-powered features for data analysis and user personalization. The project required strict security standards and high-performance real-time data handling.
- **Services:** Headless Development, AI Automation
- **Website:** https://financial.com
- **Case Study:** https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/financial-com

### Direktwerbung Hüttinger — WordPress & AI Automation
A direct marketing company. We modernized their WordPress platform and integrated AI tools for content generation and campaign automation, significantly reducing manual workflow time.
- **Services:** WordPress Development, AI Integration
- **Website:** https://direktwerbung-huettinger.de
- **Case Study:** https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/direktwerbung-huettinger

### Schmankerl Österreich — Austrian Food DTC
An Austrian specialty food brand. We built their e-commerce platform, developed their brand identity, and launched performance marketing campaigns to drive DTC sales across Germany and Austria.
- **Services:** E-Commerce, Branding, Performance Marketing
- **Website:** https://schmankerl-oesterreich.at
- **Case Study:** https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/schmankerl-oesterreich

### Papas Shorts — DTC Fashion Brand
A direct-to-consumer fashion brand. We built their Shopify store and ran performance marketing campaigns to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth.
- **Services:** DTC Commerce, Shopify, Performance Marketing
- **Website:** https://papas-shorts.com
- **Case Study:** https://www.desightstudio.com/en/projects/papas-shorts

### Additional Clients (Founder Experience)
The founders' individual track records include work for: BMW (automotive digital), Porsche (digital campaigns), Rakuten (e-commerce platform), Sony Music (digital marketing), McDonald's (performance marketing), Olaplex (social media and e-commerce), Burda (media digital), Universal (entertainment marketing).

## Company Values & Approach

### Strategy First
Every engagement starts with understanding the business, the market, and the goals. We do not build features for features' sake — every line of code and every ad dollar must serve a measurable business objective.

### 100% Senior Talent
We do not outsource. Every team member has 10+ years of professional experience. This means faster execution, fewer mistakes, and senior-level thinking on every task — not just at the account management level.

### Founder-Led
The founders are actively involved in client work, not just business development. This ensures strategic decisions are made by people with deep domain expertise and skin in the game.

### Data-Driven
Every decision is backed by data. We measure everything, test constantly, and optimize based on results — not assumptions or industry hype.

### Long-Term Partnership
We build lasting relationships with our clients. Many have been with us for years. We grow with them, adapting our services as their business evolves.

## Technology Stack (Detailed)

### Frontend & Frameworks
- Next.js 15 (React 19) — primary framework for all web projects
- TypeScript — type-safe development across all projects
- SASS, CSS Modules — styling approach
- Tailwind CSS — utility-first CSS for rapid UI development

### Backend & APIs
- Node.js — primary backend runtime
- Python — data processing, AI/ML pipelines
- REST APIs, GraphQL — API architectures
- Microservices — scalable service architecture

### CMS & Content
- Sanity (primary) — headless CMS with structured content, GROQ queries, real-time collaboration
- Contentful — alternative headless CMS for specific use cases
- Strapi — open-source headless CMS option

### E-Commerce
- Shopify Plus — primary e-commerce platform
- Shopify Hydrogen — headless Shopify storefront framework
- Custom checkout flows — conversion-optimized checkout development

### AI & Machine Learning
- OpenAI GPT-4 — LLM for chatbots, content generation, analysis
- Claude (Anthropic) — alternative LLM for specific use cases
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) — agent-based AI automation
- Custom AI pipelines — tailored ML solutions for specific business problems

### Marketing & Analytics
- Google Ads — search, shopping, PMax campaigns
- Meta Ads — Facebook/Instagram advertising
- TikTok Ads — short-form video advertising
- LinkedIn Ads — B2B lead generation
- GA4, Server-Side Tagging — analytics and conversion tracking

### Infrastructure & DevOps
- CI/CD pipelines — automated testing and deployment
- Zero-downtime deployments — blue/green and rolling deployments
- Cloud hosting — scalable, monitored infrastructure
- PM2 — Node.js process management

### Design & UX
- Figma — design collaboration and handoff
- Conversion-driven UX — data-informed design decisions
- Mobile-first approach — responsive design as standard

## Pricing Models

### Monthly Retainer
A block of hours per month with access to our full digital and tech team at one flat rate. Ideal for ongoing development, marketing management, and continuous optimization. Includes dedicated account management and regular strategy reviews.

### Project-Based
Clearly scoped projects with defined deliverables, timeline, and a locked-in total price. Ideal for website builds, brand identity projects, or specific campaign launches. Includes project management and post-launch support.

### Currency & Regions
- EUR for DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- USD for North America
- Custom pricing for global engagements

### Getting Started
Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute discovery call. We discuss your business, goals, challenges, and determine if we're the right fit. No commitment required.

## FAQ (Detailed)

### What does DeSight Studio do?
DeSight Studio is a full-service digital agency that helps growth-focused brands increase revenue through headless commerce, performance marketing, AI automation, custom software development, brand strategy, and social media marketing. We serve B2B and DTC brands across DACH, North America, and globally.

### Where are you located?
Our headquarters is in Munich, Germany (Fallstr. 24, D-81369 München). We also have an operations office in Austin, TX (8911 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 4200, Austin, TX 78759). We serve clients globally and work remotely across time zones.

### What makes DeSight Studio different from other agencies?
Three things: (1) 100% senior talent — every team member has 10+ years of experience, zero outsourcing. (2) Founder-led — the founders are actively involved in client work. (3) 5/5 client NPS — 100% client satisfaction. We are a boutique by choice, not by limitation.

### What is your pricing?
We offer two models: monthly retainers (flat-rate team access) and project-based pricing (locked-in total for defined deliverables). We use EUR for DACH clients and USD for North American clients. Book a free discovery call to discuss your specific needs and get a tailored proposal.

### Do you work with startups?
Yes. We work with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise brands. Our approach adapts to your stage and budget. For startups, we often begin with an MVP build and scale services as the business grows.

### What technologies do you use?
Our primary stack: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Sanity CMS, Shopify Plus/Hydrogen, Node.js, Python, OpenAI GPT-4, and cloud-native infrastructure. We choose the best technology for each project's specific needs — we are not locked into a single stack.

### How do we start working together?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call via our website. We discuss your business, goals, and challenges. If there's a fit, we move into a strategy phase where we analyze your market and develop a tailored plan. Then our senior team executes.

### What industries do you serve?
We serve e-commerce brands, DTC companies, B2B businesses, hospitality, automotive, consumer goods, financial services, food & beverage, fashion, and more. Our approach is industry-agnostic — we focus on the business model and growth potential, not the sector.

### Do you offer AI integration?
Yes. We build GPT-powered chatbots, MCP-driven autonomous agents, workflow automation, data extraction pipelines, and AI-enhanced operations. Every AI implementation includes human-in-the-loop safeguards and is tied to a specific business metric.

### What is your NPS score?
5 out of 5 based on continuous client feedback. This represents 100% client satisfaction. We take client relationships seriously and measure satisfaction continuously.

### Do you work with international clients?
Yes. We have legal entities in both Germany and the USA, and serve clients globally. Our bilingual team (German/English) works across time zones and markets.

### Can you help with Shopify migrations?
Absolutely. We specialize in Shopify Plus migrations from platforms like Magento, WooCommerce, and custom solutions. We handle everything: data migration, theme development, checkout optimization, third-party integrations, and post-launch optimization.

## Contact

- **Website (DE):** https://www.desightstudio.com/de
- **Website (EN):** https://www.desightstudio.com/en
- **Email:** hello@desightstudio.com
- **Phone (DE):** +49 89 12596767
- **Phone (US):** +1 (737) 400-0257
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/desight-studio/
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/desightstudio/
- **Clutch:** https://clutch.co/profile/desight-studio
- **GitLab:** https://git.desightstud.io/desight-studio-gmbh/desight-studio-website

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