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 source files (\*.sla) you will
 need to install [scribus](https://www.scribus.net/).
 
+## Why another Hackerpass?
+
+All other hackerpasses I have seen take a very lose approach to design.
+I wanted a hackerpass which by design looks more like a real passport and does
+not feature any hackerspace logos prominently in its design and thus is neutral.
+
+Additionally, there is no nice looking hackerpass version in german.
+
 ## Original Sources
 
 I got the original sources for the hacker passport from