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Celebrating a collaboration like no other. The Counter unites the ease, artistry and swag of of Chef Mitja Birlo and his team, Valentin Diem’s love for fun and refined experiences, Chef Nenad Mlinarevic’s minimalistic sophistication, the perfected taste of SuterPlus architects, and the storytelling and design flair of our team. Because when creations take on a refined, mind-blowing taste, we’re all in. And there’s more to come...

As we continue our independent journey of 19 years we will seek and discover new territory: new disciplines and technologies, new talents and collaborations, new tasks and skills. We look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones to form partnerships, start initiatives and tackle challenges that will make us grow. Because ideas don’t grow on their own, they only grow together.

In 2005, Branders was born. Today, 19 years later, we bid it farewell to embrace a new chapter. As of today, we are officially continuing our journey as an independent creative studio with a new name that reflects our evolution and shows how we’re excited to connect with you.

dear creative, we speak to you. To everyone who, like us, believes in the art of bringing ideas to life. Driven by curiosity and a holistic approach, we create exceptional work that moves people. We breathe life into strategies, turn emotions into stories, and design captivating experiences.

What does the future of health look like in art photography? This is what renowned artists show in the new Sanitas Health Forecast.

Portuguese artist Matilde Travassos, who uses photography to explore the deeper truths of human experience, created the book cover and the chapter openings. Other artists, such as Bruno Augsburger, Nick Fancher, Margaret Lansink, Marie-Christine Ge**er and Casper Faassen, have shaped individual topics in the book in their own personal way with their art series, making the Forecast a multifaceted work - with a creative approach to health.

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What is the secret of healthy longevity? How do our fears affect the way we age? How can our knowledge about organs and hormones increase our healthspan? The latest findings in the Sanitas Health Forecast!

The fifth edition of the Sanitas Health Forecast is entitled « The secret of healthy longevity » and is dedicated to these and other questions in four chapters on the following topics: Renew Your Lifestyle, Understand Your Organs, Overcome Your Fears and Leverage Your Hormones. On over 400 pages, readers learn new things about the secret of «good aging», learn more about their bodies and their fears and meet interesting personalities.

Get your copy of the newest Sanitas Health Forecast at your favorite bookstore, in selected concept stores, grab one on-the-go at a kiosk or simply just order online.

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The future of health: The new Sanitas Health Forecast shows you the secrets of a long and healthy life on over 400 pages. Out now!

The fifth edition of the Sanitas Health Forecast explores how we will not only grow older in the future, but also stay healthy for longer. What can we learn from centenarians in Switzerland’s « Blue Zones »? How do individual organs in our body help us to age better? What role do our fears play as aging catalysts? And how can we better understand our hormones in order to use them specifically for good ageing?

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In close collaboration with the client, we developed two distinct brands that align with their culinary philosophy while adapting to the unique aspects of their locations at Zurich’s newly renovated main station, envisioned to become a hotspot in the city.
zurich is a haven for the cosmopolitan, offering an inviting space where local and global guests can mingle and unwind. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding architectural grandeur and the interior’s contemporary sophistication, we crafted an identity that harmoniously blend classic charm with an international flair.
zurich - a fine dining restaurant led by Mitja Birlo, Gault Millau’s Swiss Chef of the Year 2022. Here, along with a select team of culinary and hospitality professionals, he orchestrates exquisite journeys that artfully blend simple and exclusive ingredients.

We are proud to announce that the ICMA Award has honoured our work for the Sanitas Health Forecast, 2023 Edition, with bronze in the category typography and layout.

A big thank you to everyone who worked on this book with us.

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The circle is a universal sign for completion. It is perfect, flawless, immaculate. Whenever a circle reaches completion, there is satisfaction setting in. As the year draws to a close, there is time to reflect and to take a closer look. How did we get here? What have we changed? And what has changed us?

Just like a circle is the sum of an endless number of infinitely small parts, our lives as well are cycles. Each one consists of a myriad of moments, encounters, actions, gestures, and sensations. Some we choose to share,others belong to us alone.

At Branders, we too are breaking down the year. We feel grateful for many opportunities to create and escape – to mutually ponder and wonder, to grow and glow. Thank you all for being an important part of our year. Let‘s keep making circles!

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The circle is a universal sign for completion. It is perfect, flawless, immaculate. Whenever a circle reaches completion, there is satisfaction setting in. As the year draws to a close, there is time to reflect and to take a closer look. How did we get here? What have we changed? And what has changed us?
Just like a circle is the sum of an endless number of infinitely small parts, our lives as well are cycles. Each one consists of a myriad of moments, encounters, actions, gestures, and sensations. Some we choose to share,others belong to us alone.
At Branders, we too are breaking down the year. We feel grateful for many opportunities to create and escape – to mutually ponder and wonder, to grow and glow. Thank you all for being an important part of our year. Let‘s keep making circles!

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Rejuvenating the Swiss lingerie brand, a longtime favourite, meant focusing on simplicity, guided by a feminine vision to encapsulate the essence of today’s woman. The brand’s voice and look have been refreshed to better convey Beldona’s positioning and the appeal of its contemporary offering.

The German Design Award 24 has honoured our work for the Sanitas Health Forecast, 2023 Edition, with a Special Mention in the category Excellent Communications Design - Books and Calendar.

A big thank you to everyone who worked on this book with us.

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RAUSCH’s brand presence on its products and its effect on the shelf had to be closely examined and optimised for RAUSCH’s enhanced brand positioning to have the proper effect on the purchasing decision at the point of sale. Based on the results of market research, the brand logo and the content hierarchy on the packaging were analysed in detail and carefully optimised.

Real beauty and naturalness, the core attributes of the RAUSCH brand promise, are thus particularly noticeable when customers make their purchase decision – at the point of sale.

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Celebrate Christmas with a touch of sweet glamour! ✨

With this year’s collection of festive treats the Haute Chocolaterie team of Zurich’s beloved Sprüngli manufacture has once again outdone itself. From sparkling truffles filled with rosé champagne to angels with a heart made of almond gianduja – for this year’s Christmas campaign we were given the opportunity to capture warm moments in a traditional Christmas home. 🎄

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This is your Energy. Find out how to succeed with you personal energy turnaround. This year, for the second time, some of the most exciting articles, study insights and how-to-hacks from the «Sanitas Health Forecast» have been distilled into an exclusive publication in French and Italian. Thanks to the collaboration with «Le Temps» as well as «Corriere del Ticino» the insights for a healthier living could be shared with many people in the Romandie and Ticino.

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Still looking for your Sanitas Health Forecast copy?

Get your copy of the newest Sanitas Health Forecast at your favorite bookstore, in selected concept stores or grab one on-the-go at a kiosk. It can also be found in various non-traditional outlet like .stock .kaisin and many more.

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«The colour palettes of Asian countries are not only extremely vibrant and uplifting, but also liberating and delightful, and they tell so many stories» says Vietnamese photographer Chiron Duong. His award-winning style is characterized by its colourfulness, elegance and fluidity – all characteristics we find in the art pieces that appeared in this year’s edition of the Sanitas Health Forecast.

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«The colour palettes of Asian countries are not only extremely vibrant and uplifting, but also liberating and delightful, and they tell so many stories» says Vietnamese photographer Chiron Duong. His award-winning style is characterized by its colourfulness, elegance and fluidity – all characteristics we find in the art pieces that appeared in this year’s edition of the Sanitas Health Forecast.

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We are delighted that the Red Dot Award, one of the most esteemed design awards in Europe, has honoured our work for the Sanitas Health Forecast, 2022 Edition, with a Red Dot Award in the category Brands & Communication Design 2023. A big thank you to everyone who has been part of creating this book: while the list is extensive, your dedication and work are sincerely acknowledged.

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What inspires German collagist Miriam Tölke is the ability to create surreal worlds of images. To move anew - this is the premise underlying the birthing of each and every one of her creations. In this year’s Sanitas Health Forecast edition, a selection of her collages provides a new perspective on the idea of movement and how it relates to our health.

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Swedish illustrator Andreas Samuelsson, whose illustrations already marked the first three editions of the Sanitas Health Forecast, continues to captivate readers with his simplicity and subtle humour in this year’s edition.

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This year's cover of the Sanitas Health Forecast by Florian Sommet.

The German-French photographer Florian Sommet, was the perfect candidate to shoot the cover– with his eye for beauty, flawlessness and naturalness.

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Albarrán Cabrera, the celebrated Spanish photographer duo, provides an artistic perspective to the how we perceive the world in the Sanitas Health Forecast chapter dedicated to our senses. The works shown are not only intended to appeal to our sense of sight, but rather to "resonate with our complete sensory spectrum, which is available to us as human beings and with which we perceive the reality that surrounds us".

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The perfect start into the day: a tasty iced coffee while flipping through the latest magazines.
Happy Friday everyone! ✨

Are you still looking for the perfect summer wine? Look no more, has just the perfect pick for you. A classic white wine from in Piedmont – elegant and refreshing.

The new Globalwine ad for «Z» Magazine and NZZ am Sonntag.
Creation, conception, creative direction and artwork realization by Branders.

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The 4th edition of the Sanitas Health Forecast is finally out!

The four main topics in this issue are energy, senses, movement and pain. We talked to exciting personalities, visited extraordinary places and collected fascinating tips from experts.
We created another book with over 400 pages about the health of the future together with many talented journalists, renowned photographers, artists and illustrators from all over the world.
 
Get your copy of the newest Sanitas Health Forecast at your favorite bookstore, in selected concept stores, grab one on-the-go at a kiosk or simply just order online.
 
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We are proud to announce that we have been honoured with 3 awards from the German Brand Award. 🏆

Gold for the book in the category «Brand Communication – Print», a special mention for the Sanitas «Let’s talk» campaign in the category «Brand Communication – 360° Campaign» and winner for the Easter Campaign «The home of Easter» in the category «Brand Communication – 360° Campaign». A huge round of applause goes to everyone who enriched these great projects. Thank you all! ✨

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Are you ready to learn more about your energy?
The energy that drives you every day, gives you confidence and keeps you healthy?

The fourth edition of the first Swiss publication on the future of health revolves around your personal energy revolution and will be released on June 20th 2023. It brings together insights from renowned experts, personal stories as well as trends and inspiration from around the world. Discover your energy. Sharpen your senses. Move in a new way. Understand your pain. Are you ready?

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Good things grow slow ✨