blocher partners yearbook 2020

In 2020, many things turned out differently than we had imagined, and some things we could never have imagined or wanted. The world seems to be turned upside down, and with that comes a growing desire for guidance and participation, for transparent and comprehensible decisions. In terms of both content and form, this yearbook, which for us is not only a review but also a perspective, is dominated by the changes that the year brought with it, the shifts in perspective that have occurred, and the reflections that have been stimulated.

As a result, this book has become a very personal one. A kind of logbook that tells the story of our journey through the lockdown. It takes us through a strategy process with which we want to carry our design into the future, through projects that we were nevertheless able to complete or even start, and it leads us to the topic of sustainability. A value that we have been living by for more than just this year, but whose importance has become all the more apparent to us in recent days.

In particular, however, the book is about people—our clients and our colleagues. All those who accompanied us on this journey and made it possible. In terms of content, we let long-standing partners speak in interviews and provide insights into the culture of our office and the everyday life of our employees. This year, they have all demonstrated what Albert Einstein already knew: “In every difficulty lies opportunity.”