Get to know the person behind the ideas
My name is Renato Kessi, and I’ve turned my passion for design and innovation into my profession. With over a decade of experience in design, brand management, and innovation consulting, I help businesses bring their ideas to life.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various creative and strategic roles from developing Hyperloop prototypes to projects in automotive and brand management. These diverse experiences have shown me the power of innovative thinking when paired with practical solutions.
here’s the journey that shaped my expertise
EDUCATION
2024
Certifikat Lego serious Play
ZHDK Zürich
- Creative Methods
- Workshop Moderator
2020
CAS Design Thinking
ZHDK Zürich
-Design thinking Methods
- Innovations Workshops
- Design Cultur und Management
2014- 2017
Bachelor Industrial Design
FHNW Basel
- Prototyping
- Workshops
- Design Culture und Management
2011- 2013
HFTG Zug (Higher Technical School)
2005- 2009 Apprenticeship as a Carpenter
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024-
Zingg- Lamprecht
Consultant for Corporate Clients
Transformation Expert, Designer, Brand &
Change Management
2021- 2023
Witzig The Office Company (80%)
Member of the extended executive board
Head of Concept and Design Department
(13 FTE)
2018- 2021
ETH Zürich (100%)
Creative Director
Development of the Student Project House
Innovation Management
2018- 2019
ON Shoes (Freelancer)
Designer POS Freelancer
2017- 2018
AMZ Racing Club ETHZ
Creative Director
(collaboration with BMW)
2016- 2018
Swissloop
Creative Director & Co-founder
About me
In addition to my professional work, I’m passionately renovating my alpine house, transforming it into a personal hideaway and retreat—a place for creativity, reflection, and relaxation amidst nature.
During the winter months, you’ll often find me in the mountains, embracing the cold and the thrill of skiing. I’m passionate about freeriding and backcountry skiing, always seeking new adventures off the beaten path.
In the kitchen, I find another creative outlet. Cooking is a passion of mine, where I enjoy experimenting with flavors and techniques to create memorable meals.