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About us

Two people.One conversation.The whole system.

cognatio labs are Patrick Hofbauer and Luc Thiery from Frankfurt am Main. Nobody sits in between: you talk to the two people who design, build and run your system.

Two specialisms.One project.

Patrick builds what people see and use. Luc builds what works behind it. Both know your whole project; there are no hand-offs between consulting, design and engineering.

Patrick Hofbauer

Patrick Hofbauer

Interface design, full-stack, mobile

Designs and builds interfaces, from company websites to complex admin tools. Implements business logic and integrations himself and builds apps for iOS and Android.

Builds

  • Websites and web apps
  • Client portals and admin tools
  • Apps with React Native
Luc Thiery

Luc Thiery

Automation, AI & RAG, backend

Develops automation and AI systems that make company knowledge securely usable. Owns data structures, backend integrations and operations.

Builds

  • Automation
  • AI assistants on your sources
  • Integrations and data flows

You ask.We show you.

Your question goes straight to the person building it. The answer is not a status report but a state you open yourself. What you decide goes into documentation that belongs to you.

  1. DirectThe person building it answers.
  2. VisibleEvery state opens in the browser.
  3. TransferableDecisions go into your documentation.
You

Can clients upload their documents straight into the portal?

Patrick Hofbauer

Yes. The upload is on the test system, give it a try.

test.your-portal.invalid/documents
Luc Thiery

The files live on your server in Germany. Every new document shows up in your admin tool automatically.

Good. Approved.

Approval recorded · project documentation

Are wea good fit?

A small, direct team is not the right setup for every project. Three questions, answered honestly.

  • You want to work out the goal, the process and the technology together, not just hand over tasks.

  • Someone on your side can decide and approve at clear points.

  • You need something of your own, not a finished standard product.

Three questions, then you know.

Meet usfirst.

Briefly describe your starting point. Patrick or Luc will reply with an honest assessment and a sensible next step.

You talk to

  • Patrick HofbauerInterface design, full-stack, mobile
  • Luc ThieryAutomation, AI & RAG, backend