Megi Zumstein

Megi Zumstein is a Lecturer in Graphic Design at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU DFK) in Switzerland. Her professional background includes training as a lettering artist, a degree in Visual Design from the Zurich University of the Arts, and industry experience at 'Bringolf Irion Vögeli' in Zurich. She has been active in academia since 2004, while also co-founding the graphic design studio 'Hi' with Claudio Barandun in Lucerne (operating in Zurich since 2016). Her work focuses on book design, cultural heritage projects, and mentorship in design education.

• Education:
• Schaftlmalerin training, Alpnach
• Visual Design degree, Zurich University of the Arts
• Research Projects:
• Development and update of the 'Liste der lebendigen Traditionen in der Schweiz'
• Awards:
• Swiss Federal Design Award 2013
• Nomination for Deutscher Fotobuchpreis 2013