On Launches Ondesign Editorial Platform, Revealing Creative Teams Behind the Swiss Sportswear Brand
On, a Swiss sportswear brand, has introduced Ondesign, a platform that highlights the work of its in-house creative teams across various fields, including design, graphics, styling, retail, and spatial design. The platform features projects such as the shoe testers' storage and a popup for the 2026 Paris Fashion Week, marking a transition for On from a performance-focused brand to one that embraces lifestyle. Astrid von Mühlenbrock heads spatial design, aiming to innovate architectural experiences. Stylist Zakia Ali, who developed her position, references the Ikon campaign as an example of merging performance with creativity. Matt Tucker, the Head of Brand Creative, manages brand image, while Thiago Cruz ensures a balance between commercial success and cultural significance. On's performance surpasses other sports shoe brands by ten times, underscoring the importance of collaboration and daily creative bravery. Photography by Simon Habegger.
Key facts
- On launched an editorial platform called Ondesign to showcase its internal creative teams
- The platform covers design, graphics, styling, retail and spatial design
- On is a Swiss sportswear brand described as out-performing other sports shoe brands tenfold
- Architect Astrid von Mühlenbrock studied architecture in Chile and worked in the Ministry of Public Buildings
- Stylist Zakia Ali pitched her in-house role, which did not previously exist at On
- On staged a 2026 Paris Fashion Week popup aimed at elevating the brand into lifestyle
- Matt Tucker previously worked at Rapha before joining On in Switzerland
- Thiago Cruz was formerly CCO of BBDO San Francisco and Grey New York
Entities
Artists
- Astrid von Mühlenbrock
- Zakia Ali
- Matt Tucker
- Thiago Cruz
- Simon Habegger
Institutions
- On
- Ondesign
- Rapha
- BBDO San Francisco
- Grey New York
- It's Nice That
- Ministry of Public Buildings
Locations
- Switzerland
- Chile
- Paris
- France
- San Francisco
- New York