We are passionate Designers.
We are Notation, a Zurich-based, independent design agency that has been partnering with audio brands for over 4 years. Our passion lies in crafting products that showcase our clients technological know-how with optimized usability and emotional design.
Our partners
Our founders
We emerged as the Global Brand and Design Management Team from Sennheiser. We were at the heart of transforming the traditional, engineering-driven company into an emotionally charged audio brand that puts people and exciting experiences at the centre.
Iwan Hänggi
Co-founder | Managing Partner
After a technical education and Masters in Industrial Design and Marketing Management, Iwan devoted himself intensively to the topic of how a company's Brand DNA is reflected in its product range. In 2013, he joined Sennheiser, where he was responsible for the development of its design language, built up the digital design team and established design thinking methods. In 2021, he founded with Oliver Notation Creative Consulting with a focus on physical and digital product design with a strong brand orientation. Iwan's work has won several awards and he acts as design award juror.
Oliver Berger
Co-founder | Managing Partner
Oliver is a Master of Industrial Design and Marketing Manager. After his time as an Industrial Designer and Brand Specialist on the agency side, where he worked for international capital goods, transportation and consumer electronics companies, he built up and led the Global Brand and Design Management at Sennheiser from 2011. In 2021, he founded with Iwan Notation Creative Consulting with a focus on physical and digital product design with a strong brand orientation. Oliver's work has won several awards, he acts as a design award juror and is a design lecturer at design universities.
Our Experts
Our multidisciplinary team put users at the centre of every project, involving them during the whole project process - shaping the future of customer-centric audio products.
Pierre Tschopp
Industrial Designer | Mechanical Engineer
He blends design and engineering expertise, with experience spanning roles such as Junior Designer at BMCO and Development Engineer at Helbling Technik. His work history spans notable brands such as On, Swatch, Sigg, Wenger and Sennheiser.
Pierre holds a BA in Industrial Design and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
Helen Moore
Operations Manager
She brings a unique approach to project management and operations, having held roles such as Senior Project Manager at Adidas, and Creative Project Manager in film production at Creative Doing.
Helen holds a BA in French Studies, an MSc in International Business, and a Diploma in Managerial Finance from the London School of Economics.
Arianna Agudio
User Experience and Interaction Designer
She is an expert problem-solver and designer of innovative solutions for complex systems. She develops holistic strategies for cross-functional teams, aligning creative solutions with business goals.
Arianna holds a MSc in Digital & Interaction Design, and a BSc in Communication Design, graduating with honors from Politecnico di Milano.
Federica Guida
Industrial Designer
She is an Industrial Designer with experience at Siemens Healthineers, and VRtualize. She also served as a Teaching Assistant in Strategic Design at Politecnico di Milano.
Federica holds a MSc in Integrated Product Design, graduating with honors from Politecnico di Milano, and a BSc in Industrial Design with an exchange semester at the National University of Singapore.
Samira Werner
Industrial Designer
She specializes in industrial design, focusing on consumer electronics and POP design. She also expanded her expertise to encompass UI/UX design, research and brand projects.
Samira holds a BA in Industrial Design from ZHdK, she interned at DesignRaum as a 3D Artist and Interior Designer, and has completed UX Design courses with the Interaction Design Foundation.