Stephan Walter is a visual artist, art director and designer based in Zürich.
Since 2007, he has been working independently, collaborating with agencies, brands and institutions across editorial, culture and advertising.
Known for his distinctive aesthetic and sharp conceptual thinking, his work moves fluidly between disciplines. Whether developing visual identities, crafting editorial layouts, or creating detailed illustrations, his projects balance bold ideas with refined execution.
A strong focus lies on concept and idea – always paired with a deep love for typography and a clear visual language. With a hands-on mindset and a keen eye for detail, projects are approached from the ground up: from the first sketch to the final image.
His independent practice has led to award-winning outcomes and long-standing partnerships, both locally and internationally. Since 2025 he is a proud member of the Art Directors Club Switzerland.

Life is full of love—we just have to make it visible.

No timeline here, no hierarchy – each project is shown for what it is, not when it was.

Stephan Walter Studio
Zweierstrasse 129
8003 Zurich
stephan@stephanwalter.ch
+41786447930

Important stations

Sagmeister Inc, New York
Karlssonwilker Inc, New York
Hinderling Volkart, Zürich
Appway, Zürich
Komun, Zürich

Selected Clients

Annabelle, Appway, Arte, Bilanz, Bogen F, Bonchon, Columbia University, Conde Nast, das Magazin, DDB, David Byrne, die Zeit, ESPN, ETH, FIFA, Gessnerallee, Hochparterre, IBM, Infineon, Levis, Lufthansa, LA Times, Migros, Musikexpress, MINI, Nissan, NZZ, Ogilvy, Pro Helvetia, Riithalle, Rolling Stones, Röntgenhof, Rote Fabrik, Skullcandy, Sony, Stadt Zürich, Swiss Prime Site, Swiss Life, TA Media, The Guardian, Thomas Cook, Time Out, Toyota, Universal Music, United Airlines, Vitra, Vodafone, Volkswagen, Washington Post, Weltwoche, Wired Magazine, Zurich Openair, Zurich School of Art and Design

Selection of Awards

100 Beste Plakate
ADC Young Guns 09
ADC Deutschland
Graphis Poster Platinum
Grammy Award for best record design
Int. Poster Triennial, Toyama
Joseph Binder Award
New Visual Artist by Print Magazine
New York Type Directors Club
Red dot Design Award
Tokyo Type Directors Award
Webby Award

Lectures / Workshops / Exhibitions / Jury

Apple Store Hamburg: Lecture about my work
Apple Store Soho, NYC: Lecture about my work
Coningsby Gallery London: "How to cook Pandabears without loosing your soul" Solo Show
F&F School for Art and Design: Typography and 3D Design
Grafik Zurich: Exhibitions
Jury Member for "the One Club for Creatvity" Young Guns 14/20/25
Jury Member for "ADC Switzerland Award" 2025
OFFF Festival 2014, Barcelona: Lecture about my work
SAE Zurich: Teacher for InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D
The Tokyo TDC Exhibition 2021 at ginza graphic gallery

Additional

Member of the ADC Switzerland
Member of The One Club
Founder of the Bar and Artspace Hote Hallwyl in Zurich
Founder of the MMOMM ( Mini Museum of Mini Motion ) The smallest Museum in Zurich