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.
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X-BIONIC®Product Designer & Developer (2023–Present, Zurich)
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Grand StudioFashion Designer, Functional Sportswear (2022–2023, Zurich)
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Andrea Rühr FreelanceSportswear Designer (2020–2023, Lisbon)
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s.Oliver GroupCreative Concept Designer (2019–2020, Germany)
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s.Oliver GroupDesign Trainee (2018–2019, Germany)
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AdidasDesign Intern (2017–2018, Herzogenaurach)
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Hussein ChalayanDesign Assistant / Studio Coordinator (2016–2017, London)
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ECCO ShoesJunior Trend & Colour Consultant (2015–2016, London)
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Anne Bernecker StudioResearch & Styling Assistant (2015, London)
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Bauer Media`Bravo Magazine` Fashion Styling Assistant (2014, Munich)
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Aitor Throup StudioProduction 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