EthicDesignStudio designs and builds functional prototypes for real-world challenges — field-tested, user-focused and engineered to last.
View projectsFunctional prototypes — field-tested, engineered for real conditions
Lead weight system for freediving. Functional prototype built and tested at sea.
Self-supporting, foldable mosquito net system — protection against malaria, dengue and other insect-borne diseases. Functional prototype in use since 2012.
Phase 1 (2006): Functional prototype, real-field and lab-tested in the Swiss Alps — EU standard compliance within reach. Phase 2 (2024–2025): Functional prototype in testing phase, targeting reduced weight and production costs.
Headphone display stand, manufactured for Sacom audio retail — Berne.
Pocket knife accessory for Victorinox. Functional prototype designed and built.
Telemark ski binding system. 3 functional prototypes built and field-tested.
Single-wheel bicycle trailer with suspension system. Functional prototype tested by end user. Foldable — fits in airline luggage.
Pre-filtration system reducing raw water impurities before pumping — extends pump component lifespan significantly.
Portable water quality testing system for field contamination analysis. 3D-printed functional prototype. App coming soon to the App Store.
11 years of field experience distilled into one machine. Addresses every limitation of existing solutions.
Industrial design · Consulting · Prototyping · Technical support
EthicDesignStudio is an independent Swiss industrial design studio founded by André Froidevaux, based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience across product design, mechanical prototyping and field engineering, the studio works on projects where precision, durability and real-world performance are non-negotiable.
Every prototype we build is functional and field-tested — from ice climbing in the Swiss Alps to brackish water in the Sine Saloum, Senegal.
EthicDesignStudio is the technology partner and exclusive licensor of Ethic Academy — the humanitarian water kiosk project deployed in West Africa.
NDA requests, project enquiries, technical collaboration
EthicDesignStudio designs and builds functional prototypes for real-world challenges — field-tested, user-focused and engineered to last.
View projectsFunctional prototypes — field-tested
Lead weight system for freediving. Built and tested at sea.
CompletedSelf-supporting foldable mosquito net — protection against malaria and dengue. In use since 2012.
In use since 20122 phases. Real-field and lab-tested in the Swiss Alps. Phase 2 targeting reduced weight.
Phase 2 testingHeadphone display stand for Sacom audio retail, Berne.
CompletedPocket knife accessory for Victorinox. Functional prototype.
PrototypeTelemark ski binding. 3 functional prototypes field-tested.
In developmentSingle-wheel trailer with suspension. Tested by end user. Airline-transportable.
Under NDAPre-filtration system extending pump component lifespan.
FunctionalPortable water quality field testing. App coming to App Store.
App in development11 years of field experience in one machine.
Industrial design · Consulting · Prototyping
Founded by André Froidevaux, Biel/Bienne. 20+ years hands-on experience. Every prototype field-tested under real conditions — from the Swiss Alps to West Africa.
NDA requests · Project enquiries · Collaboration