Elephants Jump

19/12/2025

The illumination of Billi Thanner art-installation was a gooseskin-moment that moved me deeply, and I am grateful to have been able to make a small contribution to it. Billi Thanner has created something very special here in Vienna, and with “The Infinity of Light” she has created also a connection-symbol for all of us—the earth, the people, the sky. All one. An infinite universe.

Thanks to Gasteiner Mineralwasser Infinity & Spitz for their fantastic support. Thanks to , , and Sebastian Grimus for this unique performance inside and outside the Votivkirche. It was simply magical. Thank you to Billi for your trust, and thanks to all the sponsors & helping hands who believed in Billi’s idea and helped make it possible. I am very happy to have become part of this Infinity family!



fotocredits: .grischuk

16/10/2025

Four Seasons Reloaded – Vivaldi inspired by INSPIRE energy summit 2025

At this year’s INSPIRE energy summit, hosted by VERBUND, Sebastian Grimus took on the Musical Director for the gala evening at the scalaria Event Resort on Lake Wolfgang. With Four Seasons Reloaded, he presented a fresh and bold reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – blending classical elegance with modern soundscapes and a distinctive artistic vision.

Together with the string quartet Stringtology (, Magdalena Rainer, Beate Breinesberger and Gunther Skala), Grimus reimagined the four seasons through an inspiring dialogue between saxophone and strings.

The performance was complemented by expressive ballet and breakdance choreography, adding depth, motion and emotion to the musical experience.

The artistic concept and staging were brilliantly developed and brought to life in cooperation with the Stargate Group Werbeagentur GmbH (, Philipp Jahoda, , Nina Sallacz), who created a seamless synthesis of music, movement and atmosphere.

We are deeply grateful to everyone involved for their creativity, professionalism and shared passion – and especially to VERBUND and the wonderful team Monika Riedel, -dahrenstaedt and , for their openness, trust and willingness to embrace this contemporary interpretation with such enthusiasm.

23/05/2025

I am very pleased about the fruitful cooperation with the Austrian Franchise Association (ÖFV) Österreichischer Franchise-Verband, Karin Kufner-Humer - It was so nice to experience the new design live at yesterday's Franchise Convention.

Thank you Karin, for the invitation to attend the convention. I gained interesting insights also for my work into the topic of changing consumer behaviour or online versus stationary retail.

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Thanks also to my dear former fellow student Ruth Bankosegger for the recommendation!

Karin Kufner-Humer
Österreichischer Franchise-Verband

05/04/2025

Habt ihr schon in den neuen Song von 7YFN Sebastian Grimus reingehört?

https://distrokid.com/.../7yfnannasophieseb.../paint-the-sky

Bei dieser Gelegenheit am besten gleich dem Künstlerprofil von Sebastian folgen >>> 7YFN

7YFN simply wants to give listeners the following message: don't let your fears be your enemy. Don't let the fear of what could happen cause nothing to happe...

10/02/2025

Gen Z & Hotel-Biz: New guests, new expectations - and how the customer experience must change.

The current study by the Austrian Hoteliers' Association (ÖHV) provides a good overview of the needs of Generation Z.
Thank you ÖHV for the insights.

As an experience designer, it is exciting for me to observe how the different generations act in choosing their travel-experiences and how hotel businesses respond to the individual needs of the different target groups. In my work as a consultant in the tourism sector, the topic of the various generations has become a big one.
As the mother of a son, I realize more often that on our journeys different things are important to him than to me.

Good to know:
If you want to successfully address this group, you should keep the following in mind:
- Social media is a game changer:
No relevance without an online presence: Instagram & Co. are
essential. And authenticity is the key.
- Communicate digital and personalized:
Gen Z expects smart technologies, seamless booking and digital concierge
services. However, a personal welcome remains important.
- Set sustainability as standard:
Sustainability is a matter of course for Gen Z. Hotels with transparent,
practiced initiatives have clear advantages.

The future of hospitality is digital, personalized and sustainable. If you want to understand and inspire Gen Z, you have to consistently focus on their values and expectations.

Source & more about: https://lnkd.in/d6UAkBjP

31/12/2024

Happy New Year & may the elephants jump high in 2025!
Sebastian Grimus has composed the perfect soundtrack for tonight!
DANUBE BLUE feat. Sebastian Grimus by - enjoy listening! To listen&download click here:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/7yfn/danube-blue-feat-sebastian-grimus-radio-edit
All the best, Yours Dagmar
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"Peppered with a short sample of an original recording by Johann Strauss and soulful lyrics, the new song by 7YFN - ‘DANUBE BLUE feat. Sebastian Grimus’ - kicks off the anniversary year of the Waltz King. Can be heard at minute 1:22 and 2:03."

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27/11/2024

Heute möchte ich auf das Thema Businessveranstaltungen eingehen und wie sich manche Männer dort verhalten.
Das Thema berührt mich besonders, weil ich selbst immer wieder in unangenehme Situationen geraten bin. Es ist auch einer der Gründe, warum ich immer seltener auf Netzwerkveranstaltungen gehe.
Denn eines soll gesagt sein, auch wir Frauen gehen auf diese Art von Veranstaltungen, um unser berufliches Netzwerk zu erweitern und im besten Fall eine neue mögliche Kund*in auf die eigene Expertise aufmerksam zu machen. So wie das auch die Männer machen.

- Wir gehen nicht auf solche Events, um unsere Kleider und Schuhe auszuführen.
- Wir gehen nicht auf diese Veranstaltungen, um ein Glas Prosecco gratis schlürfen zu dürfen.
- Wir gehen nicht dorthin, um Freude zu treffen. Aber freuen uns natürlich, wenn wir Freunde dort treffen.
- Und was wir dort auf keinen Fall wollen ist, einen Mann kennenlernen! Oder sich mit irgendeinem Mann unterhalten „zu müssen“ (weil wir eben höflich sind), der zuhause zu wenig Ansprache bekommt und glaubt seine oftmals sehr privaten Themen bei einem abladen zu können.
Nein. Das wollen wir Frauen nicht.

Ich unterhalte mich sehr gerne mit Menschen, natürlich auch mit Männern und ich gehöre nicht zu jenen Frauen, die es nicht mehr zulassen, dass mal ein Schmäh gemacht wird, einem die Tür aufgehalten wird, oder in den Mantel geholfen wird. Ich liebe Männer. Aber nur die, die respektvoll mit uns Frauen umgehen... dann bin ich auch nicht schmähbefreit. Aber mit wem ich privater werde, möchte ich auf alle Fälle selbst entscheiden.

Wie oft habe ich nach einem klassischen Businesstalk die Frage gehört, ob wir nicht mal Essen gehen wollen? Oder: Mah, da kommen ja jetzt endlich die feschen Mädls... meine Antwort darauf war immer: und gscheit sind wir auch!

Ich bin in OÖ sozialisiert und somit in einem Umfeld von vielen patriarchischen Männern aufgewachsen. Ich habe schon früh gelernt schlagfertig auf solche Sprüche zu reagieren. Wobei ich auch nicht immer in meiner Kraft bin, um gleich zu kontern.

Ein älterer Herr – Gott hab ihn selig – hat mir einmal bei einem im Artikel angesprochenen Event auf den Po gegriffen und eine sehr schlüpfrige Bemerkung dazu gemacht. Ich habe ihm dann klipp und klar ins Gesicht gesagt, dass wenn er das jetzt noch einmal macht, ich ihm vor allen Leuten eine Watsche geben werde. Hier und jetzt. Ab dem Zeitpunkt war jede Begegnung mit ihm äußerst angenehm.

Muss man sich Respekt auf diese Art und Weise verschaffen? Ich denke nein.

Einen sehr interessanten Artikel dazu findet ihr auch in der heutigen Presse:
https://www.diepresse.com/19116813/your-body-my-choice-fpoe-und-trump-fuerchten-frauen-einen-rueckschlag

Nein. Wir Frauen sollen uns nicht fürchten. Was wir sollen ist, in solchen Situationen zusammenhalten! Und immer wieder ein Zeichen setzen, dass diese Art von Umgang künftig nicht mehr als Kavaliersdelikt oder als „a B´soffene G´schicht“ abgetan oder belächelt (und das in manchen Fällen sogar auch noch von Frauen!) wird!

27/09/2024

The importance of vaccinations, especially HPV vaccinations, was demonstrated to interested guests at the “Coming of Age” event organized by 's “Salon Mama” initiative.

An event for parents to prepare for their children maturing into teenagers. In addition to topics such as the first period, physical and psychological changes during puberty and teenage media consumption, a major topic was education about human papillomavirus (HPV).

HPV causes precancerous lesions and cancers of the cervix, va**na, a**s, p***s, throat and larynx. Vaccination reduces the risk of cervical cancer and ge***al warts by up to 90 percent, and the risk of cancer of the throat, larynx, va**na, a**s and p***s can also be significantly reduced, according to the Department of Health.

As the mother of a 12-year-old boy, I am delighted to have been invited to speak about the importance of the HPV vaccination for boys - because this topic is usually more of a girls' issue.

Congratulations to the organizer & her team as well as the numerous supporters of the event format.

Click here for the Leadersnet event link.
https://lnkd.in/d48b5KDb

Isabel Zinnagl, , Vöslauer, Alexandra Kunsch, , Opinion Leaders Network, The Hoxton, A1 Telekom Austria AG, Weinskandal,...
Fotocredit: Leadersnet|S.Oblak

10/09/2024

I am delighted that my client Prochaska is on board with their iconic IcoCar e-cars at the Parallel Vienna art fair.

IcoCar stands for state-of-the-art e-mobility, innovation & design.
True to the IcoCar-motto: Be different. Be iconic.

The art that will be on display at the fair is also different and iconic. In the unique ambience of Vienna's Baumgartner Höhe between the pavilions and the historic theater, the IcoCars serve to chauffeur guests comfortably through the festival area and to take various loads off the Parallel team in an environmentally friendly way and shorten distances.

IcoCar: the e-volution.

The e-car with which Prochaska will make history. After around 30 successful years in the golf cart business, the company was ready to establish an e-cart on the market itself. In line with the requirements that Prochaska considers essential thanks to its many years of expertise in the segment. The e-carts from IcoCar impress with their stylish and elegant design, are particularly environmentally friendly, extremely practical, efficient and versatile. They offer maximum comfort, numerous gadgets, safety and a high load capacity.
The innovative, high-performance IcoCars are perfect for use at festivals and temporary events of all kinds. Above all, however, they are practical and long-term companions in the hotel industry, on campsites, in agricultural businesses, airports, golf courses, shopping centers and all larger facilities and events where e-mobility, flexibility and efficient cost planning are required.

I am really happy about this collaboration & I am looking forward to a fruitful cooperation with PARALLEL Vienna, Daniel Haider

| Andreas Heger Prochaska Handels GmbH | IcoCar

09/08/2024

Yesterday I took another elephant's jump. I signed the papers to transform my agency for experience design - ELEPHANTS JUMP - into a GmbH (limited company). A jump that just felt right for the company's coming of age. I would like to thank my customers, partners and companions for the great projects that we have realised or are currently realising together. And I look forward to everything that is yet to come.

01/07/2024

Those who know me better, know that one of my passions is art. And so I try to draw inspiration for my work from art whenever I can.

The exhibition programme at Tangente in St. Pölten (Lower Austria) is really special. And I had the opportunity to be part of the "Hands Made" performance last week at the invitation of the wonderful artist and architect Isa Stein.
A very special art experience on the site of the former Glanzstoff factory.

The artist Begüm Erciyas explores the power of touch by focussing on the hands. "Hands Made" invites us to rethink our relationship with our hands throughout history and to imagine their role in a future society. What have our hands been involved with and what will they do in the future? Who or what will they touch?

It was a very special experience to be led into this black tent, equipped with headphones, sitting alone in my bunk, until surprisingly, after a time in complete darkness, I entered into dialogue with the hand of the person sitting next to me. 45 minutes to fully engage with my hand and the other, unknown hand. To communicate without speaking, to harmonise our hands only through movement. To this day, I still don't know whose hand it was that had this experience with me. An experience that I can only highly recommend.

My work is also about touchpoints - about designing touchpoints that touch people minds. I will definitely take this experience into my work and who knows where an adaptation of it, or just a mental bridge to it, will be used.

After this performance, I also recommend to visit "Wasteland", which takes place also on the site of the former Glanzstoff factory. "Wasteland" - the Great Simplification by Susanne Kennedy/Markus Selg/Debit, is a place that changes as soon as you enter it. "In Wasteland, things are possible that normally don't seem possible" - like jumping elephants.

Tangente St. Pölten