FOUNDATION YEAR
Travaux de graphisme spécifiques d'interface de site internet conçus à partir de divers contenus de pages Wikipedia. L'objectif est d'amener par des mise en pages graphiques originales un nouveau point de vue et une réinterprétation des informations.
MEDIA & INTERACTION DESIGN
with Cyril Diagne
A one week workshop with Cyril Diagne where students were asked to question the browser and its use, to change the experience of the web thanks to chrome extensions.
MEDIA & INTERACTION DESIGN
with Andreas Gysin
Modes of display and use of text as creative material: raster, ASCII art, emoticons and poetry. Projects created in the first year Bachelor Media & Interaction workshop TEXTMODE given by Andreas Gysin. Workshop assisted by Paul Lëon.
PHOTOGRAPHY
with Nicolas Polli
The workshop is a complement to the Photobook semester project during which the first year students, tutored by graphic designer Nicolas Polli, learned to think of the photobook as an object. Each student developed their sequence and made creative choices that led to the production of a dummy.
PHOTOGRAPHY
with Maya Rochat
Humans Have Bodies, workshop with the Swiss artist Maya Rochat. Projects realised by the first year students of the Photography unit during a one week workshop. The workshop was based on the novel "Sapiens" by historian and author Yuval Noah Harari. "100.000 years ago, the earth was inhabited by at least six different species of hominids. Only one survived. We, the Homo Sapiens" Each student had to interpret a chapter of the book relatively to her/his personal work.
MEDIA & INTERACTION DESIGN
with Alain Bellet, Christophe Guignard, Gaël Hugo, Laura Nieder, Pauline Saglio
At bedtime there is nothing like reading a tale alone with your child to smoothly transition from excitement to calm. Snuggled up against you, your child enjoys this intimate moment and escapes into his/her imagination to the rhythm of the story. With the help of soundscapes, Taalee seeks to reinforce this magical moment. Taking the form of a mobile app, Taalee offers a creative and sharing space accessible to all and thus enables anyone to add to their stories with the use of featured compositions or by creating your own.
FILM STUDIES
with Claire Burger, Rachel Lang
Juan Antonio finds his father who is back home after a long absence. There, during the preparation of the most important religious festival of the city : the Ecce homo; father and son go to share in solitude, their hatreds for each other. santichacon91@gmail.com
FINE ARTS
by Stefan Tanase
In 2017 I started to focus on the contemporary meaning of “delivery” as a daily job in real life. Since then, this concept has become the main subject of my artistic approach. This topic has also become a cultural movement throughout the world. Nowadays, “delivery” acts as a daily reminder about my day-to-day work. Hence, when you see someone in the city making a delivery or when he/she is delivering something to your home, it evokes my work and vice versa. What comes to your mind when you think about delivery? Struggles, illusions of happiness, easy money, the youth, neighbourhood life, the working classes, etc. More than that, the cultural aspect of delivery impacts upon everyone (Amazon, DHL, artwork deliveries, Uber Eats to name but a few…). For my graduation project I address the concept of delivery like a trip (excursion) and a journey under the influence (trip). What next?
FILM STUDIES
with Laurent Larivière
At dawn, a cannon shatters the silence. The horses gallop across the beaten ground. Eva, 21, wants to join the Imperial HorseGuards, a historical reenactment of a Napoleonic regiment reserved for men.
FILM STUDIES
with Laurent Larivière
Two imprisoned brothers, with no dreams or realities, seek a bit of air to breathe.
FILM STUDIES
with Josée Deshaies
The movie tells two stories that temporalities each other ultimately : the encounter between a Swiss farmer and a Portuguese traveler, and a cow’s pregnancy.
DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP
by Yuyu Chen
Inspired by abstract constructivism, “Format” is a family of holders, objects, and trays consisting of various compositions of constructed shapes and textures in two sizes. The collection was created to illustrate a landscape assemblage and pay homage to “nature morte” by offering a stage to fruit and vegetables or drought-tolerant flowers, arranged for any purpose according to one's preference. The project explores how flat surfaces can be composed to create sculptural volumes. This limited series was made out of ceramic material through an artisanal process that uses ancestral ceramic slab construction techniques. The production methods are both traditional and contemporary. studio@ychework.com http://www.ychework.com
FINE ARTS
by Tennessee MacDougall
In an act repeated over several hours, the sharpening debris of the wood that protects the lead of the pencil are distilled and their smell captured in a new form. A trace of a memory, invisible, like lines that no one will ever read.
PRODUCT DESIGN
by Hugo Paternostre
“Vigie” is a camera that aims to provide a new perspective on public surveillance. Even if they have been in our streets for a long time, nowadays cameras are still considered mysterious objects. We expect that there will be more than a billion of them worldwide by 2021. Nevertheless, their design and what they represent for the general public have never been questioned. My project thus simply focuses on the following question: what does a surveillance camera look like when it is intended for users of public spaces? hugo.paternostre@hotmail.com https://www.hugopaternostre.com
FINE ARTS
by Fanny Mersmann
Film animation, in my artistic work and research, was initiated by my interest in flip-books and children’s books throughout art history. Inspired by stories like El Lissitzky’s “About 2 Squares” and Niele Toroni’s “L’Histoire de Lapin Tur”, I decided to work on how to recount a painting or an artistic approach through children’s stories.
FILM STUDIES
with Josée Deshaies
Rey and Moretti are two undercover narc in the middle of a police operation in the Swiss mountains of Valais. It’s during a routine operation that one of them will do a terrible mistake and together they will have to escape from this difficult situation.
FILM STUDIES
with Josée Deshaies
Two figures meet in a pitch black room to make love. Once the lights are on, Lucien and Anton are faced with their differences but are drawn even closer together.
FILM STUDIES
with Laurent Larivière
A young woman challenges the daily grind with an unusual habit: getting in touch with strangers.
FILM STUDIES
with Laurent Larivière
Staying with her mother after the fire, Sofia dreams of freedom. But the smell of smoke doesn't leave..
FILM STUDIES
with Laurent Larivière
Wednesdays after school Inès meets Julien on the train. The other passengers watch them.
FILM STUDIES
by Thibault Rodrigues
Cevennes, 1702. In a totalitarian political state, four men take up arms.
FILM STUDIES
with Laurent Larivière
A short film by Kimyan Flückiger
MEDIA & INTERACTION DESIGN
with Alain Bellet, Christophe Guignard, Gaël Hugo, Laura Nieder, Pauline Saglio
Invisible Network is a portable device that makes the invisible and autonomous communications of machines perceptible and tangible. The way they interact with each other is akin to the modes of human communication, thus creating a real social network of machines. This device mediates between users and the machines around them. Via the screen it transmits fragments of its continuous and silent communications in the form of human social metaphors.
FINE ARTS
by Hanna Rochereau
hanna.rochereau@gmail.com
FINE ARTS
by Genêt Mayor
Mention Très bien Several dead ducks are arranged in a circle. Objects are painted and painted again, quickly. A potpourri spreads its memories through time. Detachment allows you to travel light, with peace of mind. Thanks for this moment. genet.mayor@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/genetmayor
FINE ARTS
by Byron Gago
The work is designed as a composition of four different pieces, which emulate a type of box reminiscent of various devices for transport and conservation. I am interested in cyber-punk and brutalist aesthetics in connection with an imagination characterised by a dystopian moment. Problem solving devices overlap and create a sense of distance with the original source of the hypothetical content or subject. There is a concept of dislocation behind potential content that works as a fiction narrative component in the pattern between high tech/low life. byronandradegago@gmail.com
FINE ARTS
by Riccardo Sala
This set of works bears witness to the neoliberal world and its ability to replicate itself through the machines of desire. The images come from assembly instruction leaflets of small toys found inside Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs. Some of them are transformed and shown again through the process of lithographic printing. One of them is painted enlarged on canvas. riccardo.sala@mail.com https://www.riccardosala.online
FINE ARTS
by Cécile Polito
I give up on the known world and let myself drift into a space in constant mutation created by Physarum polycephalum, a single-cell species. I photograph these micro-territories using a microscope. The matter which composes the organism reveals traces of an intangible order. cecile-polito@outlook.com
FILM STUDIES
with Laurent Larivière
Two stories temporalities each other ultimately : the encounter between a Swiss farmer and a Portuguese traveler, and a cow’s pregnancy.
FINE ARTS
by Djellza Azemi
Mention Très bien Prix Ernest Manganel Rabbit, rabbit have I told you not to eat my oats? I have a rifle made of tin, I’ll burn your moustache I have a colourful rifle, I’ll scatter your intestines across the field
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
With the rise of street workout, appropriating urban infrastructure to do body toning exercises is becoming increasingly common. “Jim” is a street furniture project that seeks to incorporate training equipment within the urban landscape in a more fluid manner than outdoor gymnastic and callisthenic parks and whose use remains open to all. The very rationalised shape is designed to enable a certain number of poly-articular movements thanks to the steel tube grips on each side and two platform levels made of ash wood, while providing multiple seating positions.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
“Sadji” is a set for people who make their own makeup. It features a different container for each of the three different textures that can be obtained, creams, hard pastes and powders, as well as a press. Thanks to glass lids, the colours and textures are visible. The various elements are then laid on a ceramic board that can also hold brushes or other makeup. The project is in line with a zero-waste lifestyle but also seeks to restore value to the moment it is associated with, like an invitation to take time for oneself, as was the case in the past.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
Following up on my thesis “Eating without a Table”, which focuses on workers who have lunch in the public space, I designed a piece of urban furniture for eating alone or in pairs. “Midi” is a cast iron and wood structure that allows for different positions of use, its arched shape providing several composition possibilities to the city that will implement it.
DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP
by Chia-Ling Chang
The Japanese term “mono” means “substance”. How can we ensure that materials convey their natural richness and simultaneously reveal their network of relationships with all other coexisting substances, while at the same time involving as little artificial manipulation as possible? This on-going composition exercise explores the simplest structures in which multiple landscapes and thoughts can be expressed. By limiting the use of materials to wood, metal and stone, focusing on their various properties and carefully composing them through refined juxtapositions, the results explore the limitations and invisible forces of these materials. hi@chialingchang.com https://www.chialingchang.com
DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP
by Paula Chacartegui
Aimed at preserving cultural heritage, “ÍGNEA” transfers traditional craftsmanship from Mallorca into a contemporary context. Focused on textile design, it offers a new variation on the traditional flame shape using a colour gradient that interprets the light from the fire. The hanging chair is inspired by Mallorca rocking chairs and allows for easy integration of the textile. paulachacartegui@gmail.com https://www.paulachacartegui.com
DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP
by Gal Bulka
Meet “Bubble”, a graphic application that allows you to track your index finger in relation to the smartphone screen for the benefit of actions that require more than one finger, such as zooming and rotating. This concept can be used for many on-the-go situations that require the use of one hand only such as holding a suitcase, eating, taking a selfie while zooming, etc. galbulka@gmail.com https://www.galbulka.com
DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP
by Pierre-Antoine Berthy
Based on photographic research about lights and curves, “Light Shaft” features a small collection of ceramic lamps. Through specific processes such as worksheet and moulding, the idea was to reflect the delicacy of lights and handiwork. berthypierre@gmail.com https://www.pierreberthy.com
FILM STUDIES
by Malou Briand
From the 2007 presidential elections to the emergence of the #MeToo movement, from the suburbs to the French capital, “Dalia” traces the journey of a young woman in the contemporary world. It is a story of friendship and of upward social mobility. maloubriand@gmail.com
MEDIA & INTERACTION DESIGN
with Alain Bellet, Christophe Guignard, Gaël Hugo, Laura Nieder, Pauline Saglio
Pump and Surf encourages internet users to find out how much energy is spent when they are surfing the internet. Before being able to view a website, internet users are asked to make a physical effort similar to the energy required to convey the data that will enable the site to be displayed. Through interactive experiences and graphic visualisations, Pump and Surf leads users to take the measure of the quantity of energy involved in the exchange of information, to the point of feeling them physically.
FINE ARTS
by Christian Schulz
Mention Excellent Prix Visarte Vaud, Prix Ernest Manganel both microphone and marijuana start with the letter M just like me
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
“Traces” is a collection of paintbrushes made out of rattan and horsehair. The idea behind this research was to experiment with the tools. Movement, the design of the handle and the hair position influenced the result. The first tests on paper led to experiments on fabric, resulting in a series of painted textiles whose patterns stem directly from the brushstrokes. This project enabled me to immerse myself into two ancestral crafts, wickerwork and paintbrush manufacturing, which I was then able to merge to create a collection between art and design.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
“Nommo” features a pair of containers designed to prepare hot and cold infusions such as coffee, tea and flavoured waters. With this project I focused on the issue of rituals and what the preparation of these different drinks has in common. Each container is designed with a particular material in accordance with the type of infusion to which it is dedicated. The infusion is made with a filter common to these different elements. This project aims to bring the preparation of infusion back to the centre of the table to create opportunities for sharing.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
Nowadays, the majority of museums use traditional chairs for their supervisors. “The Guardian” is a chair resulting from observations and reflections on this job that I performed alongside my studies at ECAL. The aim was to meet a series of criteria that include the requirements of the job, the user (the supervisor) and the museum context. “The Guardian” is a chair designed with proportions adjusted to its use and environment.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
In 2015, a French law required public places to be made accessible to everyone. Considered sensitive due to its nature, the sea shore was not subjected to the same measures as in cities. This system provides access to sand and water for everyone, including people with reduced mobility, throughout the year, while establishing permanent boundaries between transit areas and areas to preserve. The whole system is made up of three types of wooden floor and steel elements that facilitate movement and that can withstand the harsh coastal weather conditions.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
In the last few years, working from home has become increasingly popular, bringing with it its share of drawbacks and distractions. Working from home means mixing one’s living and working spaces, which can turn out to be a real challenge. With its textile space divider, “Focus” is a desk that truly enhances the comfort of its user. Thanks to its wheels, the panel can be easily adjusted and adapted to any situation. During a videoconference for example, users can slide the board behind them in order to blur the background, thus preserving their privacy.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
Enjoying sustainable transport, stopping wherever you want and bivouacking without trouble were the three main markers of my thought process. “Traveler” is designed to meet the essential needs of an independent traveller: transport, sleep and shelter. The polypropylene shell provides a safe and waterproof storage space. The suspended bed offers a comfortable sleeping area and easy access to the cargo hold. Finally, the aluminium roof structure keeps the equipment sheltered and guarantees effective protection against the weather when opened out.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Christian Spiess, Maddalena Casadei
“M–W256” is a project that started as a comprehensive analysis of fasteners from the textile industry. This research led me to work on the idea of symmetry through connectors while exploiting its advantages. Suited to a variety of daily situations and designed for urban mobility, “M–W256” is a bag that offers versatility. Developed specifically for this portable item, the androgynous clip enables the user to connect straps in many different configurations for greater adaptability.
FINE ARTS
by Mathias De La Torre
Walk through places, creating an experience, a flashback, a recollection, invoking one’s memory. In a passageway two empty wooden modules are placed side by side. From one end to the other, an acrylic plate acts as a crown, unifying the whole to create a portico. Three rollers are installed at its foot. These are bath towels on which banknotes have been printed. Rolled up and placed on the inner and outer edges of the structure, they reveal their amount.
FINE ARTS
by Tudor Ciurescu
How fast do your thoughts ride in your mind? Still life as a mirror of our time. In opposition to accelerationism, still life presses the pause button and compels the viewer to reflect upon his times. The still life of the future will have to adjust to the accelerated times it will experience. The mirror facing the world shows continuously changing movement in the strokes of an impressionist painting. And we cannot blame a mirror for its reflective properties.
PRODUCT DESIGN
by Evelyn Yu-Ying Wu
The project consists of using quality Swiss soybeans and to make tofu appealing to Europeans. Tofu is a great source of protein. However, tofu products are often presented as large blocks swimming in liquid, which confuses people about how to consume them. Also, most people do not know that they can eat tofu cold. The “Tofu To-Go” project features a new type of tofu inspired by traditional cheese that is made entirely from soybeans. The snack portion of tofu is wrapped with soy string and covered with soy wax, which makes it easier and more hygienic to eat. “Tofu To-Go” is a snack for both adults and children. uyingwu@gmail.com https://evelynyuyingwu.com