Journey

Andrea Rühr is a functional clothing & sportswear designer based in Zurich, Switzerland.

I’m Andrea Rühr, a Product Designer and Developer for performance apparel based in Zurich, Switzerland. With a decade of experience across global sportswear, fashion, and innovation-driven design environments, I specialize in bridging technical performance with aesthetic storytelling. My work spans from concept and material development to full product execution, always with a strong sense for color, detail, and functionality. Whether running through urban streets or trails, I create garments that perform as beautifully as they look.

  • X-BIONIC®
    Product Designer & Developer (2023–Present, Zurich)
  • Grand Studio
    Fashion Designer, Functional Sportswear (2022–2023, Zurich)
  • Andrea Rühr Freelance
    Sportswear Designer (2020–2023, Lisbon)
  • s.Oliver Group
    Creative Concept Designer (2019–2020, Germany)
  • s.Oliver Group
    Design Trainee (2018–2019, Germany)
  • Adidas
    Design Intern (2017–2018, Herzogenaurach)
  • Hussein Chalayan
    Design Assistant / Studio Coordinator (2016–2017, London)
  • ECCO Shoes
    Junior Trend & Colour Consultant (2015–2016, London)
  • Anne Bernecker Studio
    Research & Styling Assistant (2015, London)
  • Bauer Media
    `Bravo Magazine` Fashion Styling Assistant (2014, Munich)
  • Aitor Throup Studio
    Production Assistant (2013–2014, London)

Multi-disiplinary

Creative Process

  • Concept creation
  • Colour concept
  • Illustration (digital and analog)
  • Product Design
  • Market & product research

Product Development

  • Digital techpacks
  • Quality Control
  • Sizing and measurements
  • Proto rounds
  • Fitting
  • Product testing
  • CLO 3D

Brands I've worked with