Design Studies

Pioneering Innovation
First in Canton Zurich

TANDEM IMS – Pioneering Design Studies in Zurich

TANDEM IMS is proud to be the first school in Canton Zurich to offer Design Studies as part of a Matura programme. 

Drawing on internationally recognised curricula, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Design Technology approaches, this pathway to design thinking equips pupils with strong creative and problem solving skills for today’s fast changing technological world

Creativity

Creative Design Excellence

Our young creators will gain hands-on experience in product design, architecture, interior design, educational game design, and digital media. They will master the art of bringing ideas to life across multiple creative disciplines.

Design Thinking

Design Thinking & Strategy

Students will explore design history, marketing fundamentals, visual communication, human user-centric approaches, aesthetics, and branding. They will build the strategic mindset needed to create meaningful, impactful designs.

Innovation

Engineering Innovation

Pupils will apply design principles to develop innovative solutions for medical challenges, environmental sustainability, humanitarian crises, and sustainable human life cycles. They will learn to design with purpose and impact.

Web Integration

Advanced IT Intergration

Our learners will master a large variety of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, website and app design, coding, robotics, automation, and AI integration. They will bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution in the digital age.

Comprehensive Skill Development

Design & Creation

  • Produkt Design
  • Architecture
  • Photography
  • Typography & Graphic Design
  • Digital Design

Strategy & Communication

  • Design History
  • Visual Communication
  • Marketing Basics
  • User-Centric Design
  • Branding

Technology & Development

  • CAD Software
  • Web & App Design
  • Coding
  • Robotics
  • AI Integration

Real-World Applications

  • Medical Innovation
  • Environmental Solutions
  • Humanitarian Design
  • Industry Internships
  • Professional Collaboration

Preparing Tomorrow's Innovators

Our comprehensive curriculum blends design thinking, problem-solving, and technical expertise to address real-world challenges. With extensive equipment at their disposal and enriched by industry collaborations and internships, our Design Studies pupils are uniquely prepared to excel across multiple industries and shape the innovations of tomorrow.