
City Ideas strengthens KISKA ties in Chengdu, Shanghai, and London
Partner and KISKA Shanghai General Manager Ferdinand Klauser is sharing his insights about the power of brand and design with municipal leaders in metropolises like Chengdu, Shanghai, and London at City Ideas. Taking place December 14th, the event brings together international businesses and local officials to explore trends in innovation, design, education, art, and sustainability arising from digitisation in the creative economy.
Dec 13, 2022

Creating a better, and branded, sustainable sneaker with Monaco Ducks
Monaco Ducks is a Munich start-up with a mighty mission: develop an entirely circular sneaker. And they’re kicking progress up a notch with KISKA footwear designers and sustainability experts. Using Gravity Sketch to create innovative concepts in 3D and evaluate with VR, they’re working on a radical new design. Challenging existing architectures and manufacturing methods, the sneakers are a step closer to the brand’s mission. And 100% “Monaco Ducks”: design-driven, high quality, and made with the materials, techniques, and modular features needed to extend their life cycle. Stay tuned for the final product. Check out Monaco Ducks
Dec 6, 2022

MAGURA sticks the landing with new product campaign
In its new campaign for the VYRON MDS-V3 seat post, MAGURA hits the spot of bold tone, cheeky slogans, and clear messaging. Developed for social media, programmatic ads, retail, and print, it’s part of larger brand communication push focusing on product reliability. Airing in over 10 European countries, it’s the latest example of KISKA’s ongoing collaboration with the brand. As MAGURA CEO Michael Funk says, “In KISKA we have found a partner who understands our brand and our products holistically…”. Check out more of our work with MAGURA
Nov 24, 2022

Elgato Wave:3 Microphone 2022 IDEA Finalist
Launched in 2020, the Elgato Wave:3 Microphone continues to impress the international design community. In 2022, the Industrial Designers Society of America designated it a finalist in the International Design Excellence Awards. One of the longest-running award programs, IDEA judges design excellence by innovation, aesthetics, and benefit to user, brand, and society. Check it out on the IDEA site
Nov 4, 2022

Crown Unfiltered podcast signs off with Sébastien Stassin
For two years, KISKA’s tuned into the Crown Unfiltered Car Design Podcast for first-hand insight into the minds of the industry’s key characters. As host Sam Ofsowitz signs off for now, we’re thrilled he’s featuring Managing Partner Sébastien Stassin in his final episode. Petrolhead, designer, and leader, Sébastien recounts rendering by airbrush in the ‘90s, taking the KTM X-BOW to production, and KISKA’s unique studio culture. Check him out, and other KISKA episodes, on YouTube.
Nov 3, 2022