Iconic brands operate under a different pressure.

Innovation must move forward — but without compromising identity, craftsmanship, or brand equity. The cost of being wrong is reputational, not just financial. I support leadership teams when ideas are promising but politically sensitive, strategically complex, or stalled in debate.

Each engagement is fixed-scope, time-bound, and built around one objective: Delivering decision-grade evidence before commitment.

01 Innovation Audit

Module 1

INNOVATION AUDIT

Clarify What Deserves Investment

Duration: 1–2 weeks
Investment: from CHF 5,000

For brands exploring new territories — materials, technologies, formats, customer experiences — but lacking alignment on what to pursue.

Includes

  • Executive alignment session

  • Identification of 3 high-impact innovation hypotheses

  • Risk & feasibility mapping (technical + brand implications)

  • Structured recommendation roadmap

Outcome
Clear strategic direction on where to invest — and what to eliminate early.

Best suited for maisons evaluating new categories, sustainability initiatives, AI-driven customization, or material evolution.

02 Concept Validation Sprint

Module 2

CONCEPT VALIDATION SPRINT

From Strategic Intent to Tangible Proof

Duration: 2–3 weeks
Investment: CHF 25,000 – 45,000

When leadership needs clarity, not extended debate. A strategic hypothesis is translated into a rapid physical or digital prototype — allowing stakeholders to evaluate reality, not assumptions.

Includes

  • Hypothesis framing workshop

  • Rapid prototyping (physical, digital, or hybrid)

  • AI-accelerated iteration where relevant

  • Executive presentation with evidence

  • Clear Go / No-Go recommendation

Outcome
Decision-grade proof in weeks, not quarters.
Reduced risk before public exposure or significant capital commitment.

03 Innovation Retainer

Module 3

INNOVATION RETAINER

Ongoing Strategic Validation

Duration: 6-month minimum
Investment: from CHF 15,000/month

For brands building a structured innovation pipeline.

This engagement provides continuous hypothesis validation and controlled experimentation.

Includes

  • 2 advisory days per month (executive-level involvement)

  • Quarterly validation sprints

  • Priority access to prototyping resources

  • Emerging material & technology briefings

  • Confidential strategic advisory

Outcome
A disciplined innovation rhythm — without compromising brand integrity.

03 Innovation Retainer

MODULE 4

CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT

From Concept to Production-Ready Solution

Duration: 3–6 months
Investment: CHF 75,000 – 250,000

For initiatives requiring full development beyond validation.

Includes

  • Concept refinement

  • Industrial design development

  • Material sourcing & testing

  • Manufacturing partner coordination

  • Pre-production prototyping

  • Intellectual property strategy support

Outcome
Production-ready solutions aligned with brand heritage and long-term positioning.

NEXT STEP

Request a 60-Minute Innovation Audit

If you are evaluating a strategic initiative and need structured clarity before commitment, schedule a confidential conversation.

Engagements are typically suited for organizations with annual revenues above CHF 10M and dedicated innovation budgets.

We regularly operate in confidential environments where strategic direction, intellectual property, and brand sensitivity require strict NDA frameworks.