Illustrators Switzerland is an online platform that aims to promote illustration in Switzerland and to increase its public visibility. The platform offers a large selection of portfolios by illustrators, ranging from experienced artists to new talents.
This platform is maintained and funded by the Illustrators Switzerland association.
Looking for an illustrator?
Use the search filters to quickly find the suitable illustrator for your needs. Or browse the names to get an overview of the portfolios. For an enquiry or booking, simply contact the respective illustrator directly.
This website contains examples of work, links to illustrators’ homepages, and direct contact information. The association is not an agency and takes no percentage on jobs commissioned.
Active membership is open to professional illustrators based in Switzerland. For detailed information on the admission process and membership, please refer to the association’s bylaws and regulations.
Terms of admission in a nutshell:
1. Applicants must submit the online application form, eight recent, representative works, and a link to their own homepage. At least six of the submitted works must be commissioned works no older than three years.
2. A five-piece jury appointed by the board of directors reviews the applications and decides on the admission of new members. The association reserves the right to reject applications.
3. The application deadline ends on October 31. The jury procedure will take place in November. Membership starts on January 1.
4. The applicant will be notified within 15 days after the application deadline. Applicants must give an email contact. (Please note that as a volunteer-driven organization, we don’t have the capacity to provide detailed feedback on your application.) Accepted applicants must agree to the association’s bylaws and regulations.
5. Individual members pay CHF 125.– per year (see the regulations for detailed prices). New members receive access to their personal online portfolio after paying the membership dues.
Click here for the application form.
Applications can be made anytime: The next application-round ends on October 31, 2023.
Portfolio maintenance / updates
In order to ensure that the website is up to date, active members are obligated to update their portfolios at least once a year.
Duty of care
The association allows no discriminatory or offensive content on its website, nor any content that may be detrimental to the association. Members shall have the sole liability for the contents of their portfolio The association shall not be held liable for portfolio contents nor for the contents of external links.
Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, members retain the copyright for the contents of their portfolio (texts, designs).
Company names, domain names, product names, brands, and other protected names remain the property of their respective owners, regardless of whether they are designated accordingly.
November 2022
Outside reviewer: Tobias Eichelberger from bergerberg
Association members: Gregor Forster, Karin Widmer
Board members: Benjamin Hermann, Sarah Furrer
November 2021
Outside reviewer: Simon Trüb from moiré
Association members: Lucia Pigliapochi, Luca Schenardi
Board members: Sarah Furrer, Andrea Peter
November 2020
Outside reviewer: Erich Brechbühl
Association members: Barbara Seiler, Uwe Stettler
Board members: Nadja Baltensweiler, Benjamin Hermann
January 2020
Outside reviewer: Marina Bräm
Association members: Silvan Borer, Annina Burkhard
Board members: Luigi Olivadoti, Jasmin Huber
July 2019
Outside reviewer: Sandro Nicotera from tbd
Association members: Stephan Schmitz, Roger Zürcher
Board members: Philip Schaufelberger, Nadja Baltensweiler
January 2019
Outside reviewer: Lea Truffer, Migros Magazin
Association members: Nicolas Bischof, Adam Vogt
Board members: Luigi Olivadoti, Philip Schaufelberger, Nadja Baltensweiler
July 2018
Outside reviewer: Martina Walthert from Völlm + Walthert
Association members: Samuel Jordi, Nicolas Kristen
Board members: Nadja Baltensweiler, Eva Rust
January 2018
Outside reviewer: David Basler from Edition Moderne
Association members: Tom Künzli, Janine Wiget
Board members: Anna Haas, Luigi Olivadoti
July 2017
Outside reviewer: Hans Ten Doornkaat from Atlantis Verlag
Association members: Anja Denz, Michael Raaflaub
Board members: Anna Haas, Eva Rust
January 2017
Outside reviewer: Peter Kruppa, Art Director from Infel Corporate Media
Association members: Diego Balli, Nadja Baltensweiler
Board members: Corina Vögele, Roger Zürcher
July 2016
Outside reviewer: Bettina Klossner, Art Director from TBWA
Association members: Luigi Olivadoti, Res Zinniker
Board members: Eva Rust, Roger Zürcher
January 2016
Outside reviewer: Christian Haas from Raffinerie für Gestaltung
Association members: Stephan Schmitz, Uwe Stettler
Board members: Anna Haas, Roger Zürcher
July 2015
Outside reviewer: Simon Kassewalder from Menu Drei
Association members: Patrick Bonato, Philip Buerli
Board members: Eva Rust, Corina Vögele
January 2015
Outside reviewer: Crafft
Association member: Alice Kolb
Board members: Anna Haas, Eva Rust, Roger Zürcher
Illustrators Switzerland would like to thank the following partners for their support:
• Grussformat: members get 20% Discount
• How the fuck do I survive: is a platform made by illustrators for illustrators, with many helpful links and information around being an independent illustrator.
• syndicom Gewerkschaft für Illustrator*innen: The first Swiss trade union for illustrators
• Illustrators Switzerland and Autillus provide members with those General Terms and Conditions (GTCs) in English, French, Italian and German :
↓ Download here (all languages)
Illustratorinnen und Illustratoren Schweiz
Board and Responsibilities
Andrea Peter, president
Jasmin Huber-Baumann, finances
Sarah Furrer, social media
Benjamin Hermann, Newsletter
General enquiries regarding the association:
welcome@illustratoren-schweiz.ch
To commission works, please contact the illustrators directly – see the respective portfolios for contact information.
Concept and Design:
Anna Haas
Programming:
Thibault Brevet
English Translations:
Susie Trenka
Former board members:
Anna Haas (website), 2020
Nadja Baltensweiler (president, internal/external matters), 2018–2020
Luigi Olivadoti (social medias), 2018–2020
Philip Schaufelberger (president, webseite), 2018–2019
Nicolas Bischof (finances), 2018
Anna Haas (president, website), 2014–2018
Eva Rust (internal matters), 2015–2018
Corina Vögele (finances), 2014–2017
Roger Zürcher (external matters), 2015 –2017
Founding members:
Anna Haas
Regina Vetter
Corina Vögele