This audio walk is a complement to the printed city map «Zurich Design Map», offering a closer look at design in public space.
In more detail than the printed version, you’ll be hearing stories about subtle innovations, smart solutions, inclusive design, everyday helpers, and the creative thinking behind various objects in Zurich’s public space.
More information: www.design-promenade.ch Concept and texts: Gabriela Chicherio, AI voice: ElevenLabs, Jessica Anne Bogart


1944, Hans Hilfiker The Swiss railway station clock is an icon of Swiss design history. Its easily r…

2015, Daniel Hunziker Design Identity The Zürich Curb was designed in 2015 by the Zurich design stud…

2020, Milani Design & Consulting Since 2020, the latest generation of trams operated by Zurich's pub…

1976, Atlier Ernst & Ursula Hiestand The iconic stop information system of Zurich's public transport…

1973, Alfred Aebersold The emergency water fountains date back to 1973. They were the result of a co…

2016, vogtpartner, Daniel Kübler Zurich is illuminated at night by thousands of overhead or suspende…

2019, Daniel Hunziker Design Identity The Zürich bin is the latest generation of the 110-liter publi…

Various periods, design unknown Adorned with functional and decorative motifs, the manhole covers ma…

2002, Werner Zemp The "trash shark" was designed in 2002 by Werner Zemp, who stumbled across the Cit…

1939, Alfred Altherr Jr, Charles Hoch Designed by Alfred Altherr Jr and Charles Hoch for the 1939 Na…

1989, Fritz Gottschalk, Peter Burri Internationally renowned graphic designer Fritz Gottschalk desig…
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