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
  • Birkhäuser Verlag
  • City of Zurich
  • Freilager Zürich, Zurich
  • FahrländerJack Architektur, 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
  • Rincker Architekten, Zurich
  • Roger Boltshauser, Professur ETH Zurich
  • Sabine von Fischer, architext agency
  • 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

2025
Deutscher Fotobuchpreis, 25/26, Gold medal

  • DAM Architectural Book Award 2025
  • The Best German Book Design 2025 (Shortlist)

2024
Best Book Design from all over the World / Bronze 2024
The Best German Book Design 2024 (Shortlist)

2023
DAM Architectural Book Award 2023
The Best German Book Design 2023 (Awarded)

2020
The Best German Book Design 2020 (Awarded)

2018
Design­preis Deutschland (Nomination)

2016
Design­preis Deutschland (Nomination)

2015
Essence / Best of Swiss Graphic Design (Shortlisted)

2014
DAM Architectual Book Award 2014

2013
100 beste Plakate, Schweiz, Deutschland, Österreich
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 )