WHO IS YŪ?
A mélange of art and technology, garnished with your individual flavour, we would like to serve YŪ. Inspired by the above, we created an algorithm which turns your name into a sculpture. A beautiful unique form designed to fit around your finger or to be worn as an amulet or pendant. Genuine jewellery created through YŪ by YOU.
OUR STORY
Imagine a cold and beautiful day in winter, one evening before Christmas.
Julius was sitting at home, relaxed and looking forward to the upcoming family festivities. To be honest, he wasn’t relaxed at all. He was thinking intensely about what he could give his little brothers for Christmas.
Fortunately, he was working on a project for an architectural design studio at the PBSA University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf. At this point it is perhaps amusing to mention that this was the design studio taught by Max, who later became a co-founder of YŪ.
As a preliminary design for the studio, Julius had already programmed an algorithm for creating structures from words. So why not re-program this algorithm into something more suitable for Christmas presents. Which is how the YŪ algorithm was born – to make a one of a kind gift.
Who would you like to give a unique gift to?
Julius Überall
Happy to meet you – my name is Julius.
I am one of the two co-founders of YŪ and more than proud of what we have achieved so far with everyone who has supported us – on that note, a big thank you.
I am currently studying Architectural Computation at the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL) in London. It is a place where enthusiastic and passionate people develop engaging and innovative projects to push the(ir) boundaries.
In 2021, I graduated with a B.A. in Architecture and Interior Design from the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Helping humanity overcome the impossible while ‘shaping the future‘ is what drives me and has made me who I am today.
Max Riemenschneider
Howdy, nice meeting you, my name is Max.
After having graduated with a Master’s degree in architecture from RWTH Aachen University in 2012, I toured Europe working for various architecture firms and advertising productions.
I currently teach architecture and interior design at the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf. This is the place where Julius and I met.
Besides working and teaching there, I am a freelance architect and designer who enjoys meeting people around our blue planet, seeking cultural, spiritual and creative exchange.
‘It is what you inspire it to be.’
Paul Naumann
Hello, my name is Paul.
I currently work as a software developer in Berlin, where I also studied algorithmic discrete mathematics at the Technische Universitat. When Julius and Max told me about the idea of creating unique jewellery through an algorithm, I was hooked. I am driven by the prospect of shaping the application of new technologies to reimagine the way we live, work and create.
‘There is beauty in simplicity.‘
You
The most important person in our team is You.
As the designer of your very own YŪ, you give inspiration, soul and life to your personal jewellery and become part of the YŪ family. YŪ is for all ages, ethnicities and beautiful souls.
Thank you and welcome aboard.
‘YŪ by YOU.’
OUR STORY
Imagine a cold and beautiful day in winter, one evening before Christmas.
Julius was sitting at home, relaxed and looking forward to the upcoming family festivities. To be honest, he wasn’t relaxed at all. He was thinking intensely about what he could give his little brothers for Christmas.
Fortunately, he was working on a project for an architectural design studio at the PBSA University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf. At this point it is perhaps amusing to mention that this was the design studio taught by Max, who later became a co-founder of YŪ.
As a preliminary design for the studio, Julius had already programmed an algorithm for creating structures from words. So why not re-program this algorithm into something more suitable for Christmas presents. Which is how the YŪ algorithm was born – to make a one of a kind gift.
Who would you like to give a unique gift to?
Julius Überall
Happy to meet you – my name is Julius.
I am one of the two co-founders of YŪ and more than proud of what we have achieved so far with everyone who has supported us – on that note, a big thank you.
I am currently studying Architectural Computation at the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL) in London. It is a place where enthusiastic and passionate people develop engaging and innovative projects to push the(ir) boundaries.
In 2021, I graduated with a B.A. in Architecture and Interior Design from the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Helping humanity overcome the impossible while ‘shaping the future‘ is what drives me and has made me who I am today.
Max Riemenschneider
Howdy, nice meeting you, my name is Max.
After having graduated with a Master’s degree in architecture from RWTH Aachen University in 2012, I toured Europe working for various architecture firms and advertising productions.
I currently teach architecture and interior design at the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf. This is the place where Julius and I met.
Besides working and teaching there, I am a freelance architect and designer who enjoys meeting people around our blue planet, seeking cultural, spiritual and creative exchange.
‘It is what you inspire it to be.’
Paul Naumann
Hello, my name is Paul.
I currently work as a software developer in Berlin, where I also studied algorithmic discrete mathematics at the Technische Universitat. When Julius and Max told me about the idea of creating unique jewellery through an algorithm, I was hooked. I am driven by the prospect of shaping the application of new technologies to reimagine the way we live, work and create.
‘There is beauty in simplicity.‘
You
The most important person in our team is You.
As the designer of your very own YŪ, you give inspiration, soul and life to your personal jewellery and become part of the YŪ family. YŪ is for all ages, ethnicities and beautiful souls.
Thank you and welcome aboard.
‘YŪ by YOU.’
you
[ yu; unstressed yʊ, yə ]
individual, unique, personal, sensual, elegant, expressive, shy, bold, sustainable, universal, beautiful, luxurious, decent, irreplaceable, infinite, mysterious, diverse