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. Admissions are held twice a year in January and July. The application deadlines are 3 January and 3 July.
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 July 3, 2018.
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.
July 2018
Outside reviewer: Martina Walthert von 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 vom Atlantis Verlag
Association members: Anja Denz, Michael Raaflaub
Board members: Anna Haas, Eva Rust
January 2017
Outside reviewer: Peter Kruppa, Art Director von Infel Corporate Media
Association members: Diego Balli und Nadja Baltensweiler
Board members: Corina Vögele und Roger Zürcher
July 2016
Outside reviewer: Bettina Klossner, Art Director von TBWA
Association members: Luigi Olivadoti und Res Zinniker
Board members: Eva Rust und Roger Zürcher
January 2016
Outside reviewer: Christian Haas von der Raffinerie für Gestaltung
Association members: Stephan Schmitz, Uwe Stettler
Board members: Anna Haas, Roger Zürcher
July 2015
Outside reviewer: Simon Kassewalder von 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: Mitglieder 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.