Following the nomination of 16 of its graduates as finalists for the Swiss Design Awards 2025, ECAL is proud to announce that 8 have been awarded this prestigious distinction by the Federal Office of Culture.
ECAL is particularly proud to see 8 of its graduates honoured at the 2026 Swiss Design Awards – winners who were already among 16 finalists from ECAL, including renowned names from the art and design scene as well as recent graduates:
Product Design
iiode, Lucas Uhlmann , Bachelor Industrial Design graduate
VITA Mini Sensor — A miniaturized plant electrophysiology sensor developped by the research project Arboricrop, conducted by a multidisciplinary consortium bringing together Vivent Biosignals, Changins – University of Viticulture and Oenology, and ECAL with the support of Innosuisse. Research team: Pietro Alberti, Bachelor Media & Interaction Design graduate / Maxwell Ashford , Master Product Design graduate / Alain Bellet , Bachelor Media & Interaction Design lecturer / Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard , MAS Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship graduate and head of Bachelor Industrial Design / Laurent Soldini , certified industrial designer
Graphic Design
Sophie Wietlisbach , Master Type Design graduate
Media and Interaction Design
Livia Schmid , Bachelor Media & Interaction Design graduate
Photography
Karla Hiraldo Voleau , Master Photography graduate
Design research
This wide range of disciplines reflects ECAL's cross-disciplinary approach, where creative excellence is expressed both individually and in collaborative and interdisciplinary projects.
ECAL warmly congratulates its graduates on this wonderful recognition.