Zurich-based Brand & Communication Designer with a passion for clarity, structure and storytelling.

I’m Stefan – a designer and art director working across branding, editorial design and spatial communication. My work combines conceptual thinking with high-level craft, shaped by my background in both cultural and commercial design. I’ve led the visual redesign of major cultural institutions, developing full-scale identities from concept to implementation – including editorial systems, signage and ongoing design direction. In the commercial space, I’ve directed global campaigns, built multilingual brand systems, and translated complex strategies into clear, consistent visuals – across print, digital and physical environments. I bring experience as a team lead, guiding creative processes and ensuring consistent design execution across platforms.
My design approach is deeply influenced by Swiss principles: reduction, clarity and consistency – always in service of meaningful communication. With an early background in architecture, I bring a strong sense of space, rhythm and structure to every project – whether in 2D, 3D or motion.

Branding / Editorial Design / Webdesign / Spatial Communication / Campaign Development / Art Direction / Design Systems / Typography / Cross-Platform Design / Team Leadership

Apple / Athens Kallithea FC / Bayerische Staatsoper / BMW Motorrad / Haus der Kunst / In-Toon / Julia Stoschek Collection / Kaleidoscope Magazine / Kalahari Oyster Cult / KZWEI Architects / Louis Vuitton / Moncler / Nike / Numero Berlin / On Running / Palm Angels / Schwarz Architekten / Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Spike Art Magazine / Super Paper Munich / TRYM / Verivox / Villa Stuck / Young Boys Bern / Neue Sammlung München / IAA / 1860 München

Stefan Mader
Heinrichstraße 235
8005/ Zürich
contact@stefanmader.com