Isabel Rosa Müggler Zumstein

Isabel Rosa Müggler Zumstein is a Research Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences & Arts. She specializes in material and tacit knowledge at the intersection of design and technology, with a focus on sustainable textile innovations and interdisciplinary research.

• Research Lecturer, Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU)
• Founder, Tiger Liz Textiles (2008–present)
• Advisory Board, Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice

Her research explores sustainable textile futures through biodegradability, smart materials, and circular economy principles. Key projects include DAFAT (winner of Designpreis Schweiz 2015), Future Skiwear, and Saturated Fabrics. She has contributed to conferences like IASDR and AIC, emphasizing eco-design and material innovation.

Recent publications center on material science, design-driven sustainability, and digital-craftsmanship synergy. Awards include the 2015 Designpreis Schweiz Research category and multiple nominations (2017, 2013, 2011). She co-developed light-emitting textiles, spectral color effects, and biodegradable materials with industry partners like Empa and Techtextil.