Curious. Creative. Human.
The person behind the work
I design with people, for people.
42 years shaped by curiosity, adventure, and the belief that good creation comes out of co-reation.
TL;DR:
I'm a curious designer driven by the question "What if we...?" With over 42 years of creative exploration, I follow a simple but powerful process that guides my work and adventures alike. My journey through victories and life challenges has taught me that resilience means thriving despite obstacles. I believe in connection, environmental stewardship, and the power of collaboration to create meaningful change.
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Write to me: matze@423.ch
Call me: +41 76 540 50 57
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My experience at a glance – not as a resume, but as a map of my journey through design and creation.
Let's discover more about what drives me, what guides me, and who I am.
What Drives Me
Curiosity behind — What if we …
The question «What if we?» has driven me since childhood. What if we combined LEGO with other toys? What if I freestyle spray-painted customers' T-shirts, inviting them to share Ideas, sparking 423 my own design label. What if we consult with ski resorts and associations to plan better halfpipes and snowparks for any snow sports?
Bringing ideas to life and watching them grow. Never alone – allways in co-creation.
This quest became my driving force, pushing me beyond my comfort zone to explore creativity in all forms. From art to production methods to various applications, my playground knew no boundaries. The same force guided me into the digital world, allowing me to explore the ties and secrets of the technologies and industry behaviors.
What if we? – Create a design culture that designs experiences that invite, include all, and connect features, systems, and humans?
What guides me
Cultivating creativity.
At 15, my draftsmanship mentor introduced me to this simple but powerful Process:
Define – Research – Ideate – Prototype – Choose – Implement – Learn
Repeat
The Process became my path for transforming ideas, projects, adventures, and life decisions. Whether I'm designing an interface or planning a backcountry skiing route, the principle remains:
Connecting the dots and send it.
For over four decades, I've nurtured my creative passion, using it as a gateway to innovation.
However, design goes beyond creativity by adding purpose, structure, and functionality to those ideas. Consider practicality, usability, aesthetics, and other factors to fit specific requirements. Even more so when it comes to entering new fields, it fosters trust: In the Process, in the team, in the outcome, in the progression, if you share and push creativity.
As you can imagine, to stay alive on steep terrain, you need to observe, plan, train, and learn from your mistakes to become more advanced, responsive, and confident.
Process drives creative confidence: Make – Check – Learn = Progression
Who I am
Calm but courageous. – simple human.
Standing on a mountain summit brings perfect clarity. That moment before descending – a deep breath in, a slow breath out – everything unnecessary fades away, except the dots connecting the line you have focused on for a long time of preparation.
These experiences shaped my confidence, but connection makes them meaningful.
The joy of sharing adventures – whether teaching blind people to snowboard or exploring with friends, or sharing black books or paint in collaboration with other artists – multiplies their value.
I've weathered storms that few have faced – from realizing dreams to losing more than one loved one to losing my home. Along the way, I've learned that resilience means thriving despite the odds. My deaf childhood friends taught me that limitations are an invitation to embrace true values and to welcome each moment with joy and open arms. This perspective changed my approach to challenges—seeing them as opportunities, not obstacles.
Family is my foundation
As a husband and father of two wonderful girls, family is my foundation. Our shared adventures keep me grounded.
I'm committed to environmental protection and teaching my daughter that every decision shapes our world. The beautiful thing about it: When you teach one, two will learn!
What I value: Connection, Significance, and Independence
What not: Ignorance, Contempt, Control
Your Turn
If you've made it this far, thank you.
We all have the power to make a difference, to leave a mark that matters.
For me, that means collaborating to solve problems, inspire progress, and create joy.
What does it mean for you?
🤘 Let's find out together.
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