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
- Rincker Architekten
- Sabine von Fischer
- 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
- 2024 Best Book Design from all over the World / Bronze
- 2023 DAM Architectural Book Award 2023
- 2023 The most beautiful german books 2023
- 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 2014
- 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 )