Esther Rieser is a swiss graphic designer based in Zurich, working with a range of clients from individuals to institutions. Her focus is on printed matters and digital design, such as editorial design, websites, publication, exhibition design and visual identity. The studio’s approach is defined by research and conceptual thinking.
Selected clients
- Adrian Streich Architekten Zurich
- Annette Spiro, Professur, ETH Zurich
- BUK, Dozentur, ETH Zurich
- Bolsopaseo, Zurich (Taschenlabel)
- Brikhäuser Verlag
- City of Zurich
- Freilager Zürich, Zurich
- gta publisher, ETH Zurich
- Hochbauamt, Baudirektion Kanton Zurich
- Hochschule für Technik, Rapperswil, HSR
- International Society for Contemporary Music Switzerland
- Meili, Peter & Partner Architekten AG, Zurich
- monade Publisher
- Museum Bellpark, Kriens
- Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Basel
- Museum für Gestaltung, Zurich
- Musikpodium, Zurich
- Nebno, Zurich (Musikerin)
- Pensimo, Zurich
- Raiffeisenbank, Zurich
- Ressegatti Thalmann Architektinnen, Zurich
- Sergison Bates architects
- University of Basel, Basel
- University of Zurich, UZH
- Park Books, Zurich
- ZHdK, Zurich University of the Arts
- Zimmer/Schmidt Architekten, Zurich
- ZHAW, Winterthur
Lectures
- 2009 – F+F Schule für Kunst und Design, Zurich
- 2007–2013 Invers Schule für Gestaltung, Olten
Awards
- 2020 the most beautiful german books 2020
- 2018 ‹Designpreis Deutschland› (Nomination)
- 2016 ‹Designpreis Deutschland› (Nomination)
- 2015 ‹Essence / Best of Swiss Graphic Design› (Shortlisted)
- 2014 DAM Architectual Book Award (Winner)
- 2013 100 beste Plakate, Schweiz, Deutschland, Österreich
- 2013 Festival de l‘affiche du graphisme, Chaumont (Shortlisted)
- 2012 Swiss Design Award / BAK (Winner)
- 2011 Swiss Design Award / BAK (Nomination)
- 2010 Swiss Design Award / BAK (Nomination )