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since 1985
ZIMMERLI DESIGN
WHO
WHERE
Father & Son
Kurt Zimmerli has been working successfully as
an industrial designer for over thirty years. He has
designed and engineered a wide range of products:
household products, furniture, medical devices,
electronic devices, machinery, and sports goods.
Twenty-five years ago, he established his own
design studio. Many of his designs have become
classics and he has received awards all around the
world.
Studios
His son Fabian Zimmerli studied design in Zurich
and Vancouver. He is fascinated by the relationship of function and form. Besides working on his
designs on the computer, he loves to fiddle around
with prototypes in the company’s own workshop.
His fresh ideas and insights are a valuable addition
to his father‘s long-standing experience.
We are located in the city of Zurich. The studio is in
the up-and-coming western part of town, and work
space is shared with other designers, graphic artists, journalists, and web developers. This exciting
environment inspires us and creates synergies.
Our second studio is in Warth, a small town in the
beautiful Canton of Thurgau. The lovely nature surrounding us is a daily inspiration.
WHAT
Expertise
In the past three decades, we have designed an array of different products for many customers. In doing so,
we have acquired a wide range of skills:
Product Design such as household appliances, sporting goods, luxury items, and accessories.
Medical Design such as medical devices and laboratory equipment.
Industrial Design such as machinery, measuring instruments, and remote control systems.
Furniture Design such as occasional furniture, chairs, shelves, and lighting.
Graphic Design such as packaging, logos, and web pages.
Design Consulting such as strategy, trends, and future developments.
Our main area of activity is the design of consumer goods, especially household appliances. Kurt Zimmerli
has been working on electrical and household appliances since 1971, when he was employed at SIGG. Since
then, we have developed products for many well-known companies such as SIGG, Stadler Form, Solis, Betty
Bossi, Zyliss, Diversey, Karl Storz, Griesser, and Stöckli.
The large diversity and range of products in the field of consumer goods is a constant fascination and inspiration for us. Whatever your goals, we are able to draw from our extensive experience, and are happy and well
prepared to explore new ground.
AWARDS
Pressure Cooker
Pressure Cooker, SIGG AG, 1980
This SIGG pressure cooker is still in use in many Swiss households today, speaking for its enduring design
and practicality.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1983
1983
Design Plus – International design award in Frankfurt
Museum of Design in Munich «Die Neue Sammlung», inclusion into the permanent collection
AWARDS
Aluminum Bottle
SIGG Bottle / Bike Bottle, SIGG AG, 1988 & 1992
The original. With this aluminum beverage bottle, SIGG has conquered the world. Since 1993, the bicycle
bottle has been part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA). The
SIGG bottle is – over twenty years after its introduction – still a success and sold world-wide.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1991 1991
1992
1992
1992
1993
1993
2003
Swiss Design Award – Acknowledgement
Design of the Year – Award from the Japanese magazine Popeye
Annual Design Review, Gold Award – International Design Magazine I.D. in New York
Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York, inclusion in the exhibition
The exhibition «Out of the Ordinary» shows the SIGG bottle in Miami, USA
Museum of Design in Zurich, inclusion into the permanent collection
Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA), inclusion into the permanent collection
Displayed in «Criss&Cross», an exhibition travelling around the world on the subject of Swiss Design.
First shown in Sao Paulo as the Swiss contribution to the 5. Architecture Biennale.
AWARDS
Fuel Burner
Fuel Burner Fire Jet, SIGG AG, 1991
The Fire Jet was the first outdoor cooker with wings swiveling to the side to support the pans. This makes it
very compact and easy to clean.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1993 Swiss Design Award – Acknowledgement
2003 Displayed in «Criss&Cross», an exhibition travelling around the world on the subject of Swiss Design.
First shown in Sao Paulo as the Swiss contribution to the 5. Architecture Biennale.
AWARDS
Rechaud
Candle Rechaud Artavola, SIGG AG, 1992
Artavola is a stainless steel rechaud with minimalistic, elegant design. A slotted sheet metal holds the candle
drawer.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1992 Design Plus – International design award in Frankfurt
AWARDS
Bike Bottle Holder
Bike Bottle Holder Snap & Lock, SIGG AG, 1993
The Snap & Lock holder was designed specifically for the SIGG bottle. The bottle is simply pressed into the
holder and snaps into place. The head of the holder protects the drinking cap from dirt while cycling.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1993 Red Dot – International design award from the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen
AWARDS
Cookware
Outdoor Cookware, SIGG AG, 1992
Outdoor kitchenware made of sandwich material. The inner stainless steel layer is very durable and foodfriendly. The exterior aluminum layer conducts the heat efficiently. The gripper can be affixed to the pot.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1993 1993
2003
Swiss Design Award – Acknowledgement
Museum of Design in Zurich, inclusion into the permanent collection
Displayed in «Criss&Cross», an exhibition travelling around the world on the subject of Swiss Design.
First shown in Sao Paulo as the Swiss contribution to the 5. Architecture Biennale.
AWARDS
Cake Form
Heart Cake Form, Betty Bossi, 1996
The cake pan is a folded spring steel band. Once unfolded, it turns into the shape of a heart of adjustable
size.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1997 Swiss Design Award – Acknowledgement
2003 Displayed in «Criss&Cross», an exhibition travelling around the world on the subject of Swiss Design.
First shown in Sao Paulo as the Swiss contribution to the 5. Architecture Biennale.
AWARDS
Raclette Grill
Raclette Cheeseboard Grill, Spring AG / A. & J. Stöckli AG, 1998
The first raclette grill device with pans arranged in a row. Thanks to the slim design, the Cheeseboard can fit
on every table. It is also available in a short and long version, for two or six people.
Design: Kurt Zimmerli
1999 Design Plus – International design award in Frankfurt
2003 Displayed in «Criss&Cross», an exhibition travelling around the world on the subject of Swiss Design.
First shown in Sao Paulo as the Swiss contribution to the 5. Architecture Biennale.
AWARDS
Aroma Diffuser
CEO Martin Stadler with the awards at the
household fair in Chicago.
Aroma Diffuser Jasmine, Stadler Form AG, 2011
A subtle fragrance from a discreet appearance – that’s Jasmine. Shaped like a simple bowl, she gently releases
your favorite fragrance, constantly or at 20-minute intervals throughout the day.
Design: Fabian Zimmerli
2012
2013
2014
2015
Observeur du design 13 – Award in Paris, exhibition at the Cité des sciences et de l‘industrie
Housewares Design Awards – Honored in Chicago as best in category «Home Environment Appliances» and as bronze medal winner in the «Best of Best» competition out of 12 category winners.
GOOD DESIGN Award – Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, inclusion into the permanent collection
German Design Council – Nominated for the German Design Award 2016
AWARDS
Combi-Grill 3 in 1
Combi-Grill 3 in 1, Solis of Switzerland AG, 2013
Multifunctional grill for raclette, table grill and meat fondue. Perfect for limitless table cooking.
Design: Fabian Zimmerli
2015
Red Dot – International design award from the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen
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Studio Zurich:
Studio Warth:
Zimmerli Design GmbH
Pfingstweidstrasse 6
8005 Zurich
Switzerland
Kurt Zimmerli
Dorfstrasse 5
8532 Warth
Switzerland
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