FOND is a design studio in Zurich. We focus on people. And we create valuable experiences.
Sunny with scattered afternoon thunderstorms
The first weather forecast in "The Times" in 1861 was only one word long: "Rain". Today, Swiss Meteo's forecasts are much more detailed. We collaborated with the product design team of Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen SRF and led the UX and UI design process along with user testing and implementation with their internal development team.
Sound transformed into matter
In the world of audio equipment, design is often limited to the front only. With the high-end tube amplifiers for Swiss audio manufacturer Zeiler Audio we took a different approach. Here, all elements from the controls to the smallest functional details inside the enclosures have been formally defined. We emphasized typical Swiss design maxims such as objectivity and formal timelessness.
Can we build it?
Together with the team from the Amt für Raumentwicklung Graubünden (ARE) and Basler & Hofmann, we laid the foundation for a digitised building application process. Working as a team, we successfully streamlined and standardised the building permit process and helped advance the transition of the canton of Graubünden from the analogue to the digital world.
Design is a process to develop potential futures. To make these concepts negotiable, we tell stories. Read about how we do, what we do.
Designing for government
Design for administration is an increasingly relevant topic. Modern public administrations have recognised the importance of well-designed experiences and processes - both for their citizens and for their employees. Our collaboration with the Amt für Raumentwicklung Graubünden shows how our design practice can support them.
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Swiss design – a tradition of change
Swiss design is known far beyond its borders and reflects the diversity of the country. From highly functional to expressive, its development is closely linked to Switzerland's economic and societal changes. To understand the success of Swiss design, it is worth both looking back at industrialisation and considering the significance of sustainability in modern design practice.
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Designing for startups
Startups face the challenge of establishing a compelling market presence after their initial funding round while also managing the demands of their core business. Competent design support can help avoid typical mistakes and reduce stress. Three examples from our practice illustrate how an early design strategy can support startups in their initial market entry.
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