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Public transport creates identity

Transportation Design

Milani is the leading Swiss innovation and product design company in the fields of public transport and tourism. We support companies in both industries in product and service design as well as in the development of complex mobility concepts.

We align your business’s unique needs—and those of your customers—with design excellence and a focus on sustainable solutions.

Exterior and interior design for transportation - distinctive and user-centered

Milani creates distinctive identities for the exterior and interior design of means of transport in long-distance, regional and urban traffic, not to mention mountain railroads. Milani’s design reflects each provider’s specific brand personality and is consistently focused on modern usability, sustainability and an exceptional driving experience.

We also assist operators before and during the bidding process. We create design specifications for the tender documents so that operators receive comparable bids. We work with manufacturers and operators to implement design ideas down to the last detail.

VERKEHRSBETRIEBE ZÜRICH

Modal split - innovative solutions to increase the share of public transport

The key to increasing the modal split in favor of public transport is to give passengers the feeling: "This is for me!" This is where we at Milani come into our own. We understand the importance of creating tailored and individual experiences to make public transport more attractive. Our approach is to develop holistic product and service solutions that meet the needs of all passengers while enhancing your brand image.

From innovative vehicle designs to personalized service offerings, we pay special attention to the behaviors and desires of a new generation of passengers. We pay special attention to the behaviors and desires of a new generation of passengers. Through targeted user research and rapid prototyping, we easily test new ideas and develop concepts that inspire.

Dr. Guido Schoch

former Director, VBZ

«I appreciate the collaboration with milani. Therese Naef and her team have an excellent understanding of our needs as well as the special features of rail vehicles and translate the complex requirements into creative solutions that convince me with their high design quality.»

Our expertise in eco-design and circular economy for public transport design

Public transport plays a pioneering role in the development of sustainable mobility and energy-efficient transport. The industry is therefore required to consider sustainability criteria along the entire value chain - from sourcing, production and use to disposal. At the same time, public transport needs to evolve in the face of increasing electrification and technological innovation to maintain its environmental advantage and attractiveness.

We identify levers to improve product sustainability and exploit the potential of eco-design and circular economy. We also advise bidders before and during public tenders on how to meet newly required sustainability criteria to increase their chances of winning. With our proven expertise in eco-design and circular economy, we equip companies for the future.

Holistic design of workwear for public transport and tourism

In the transportation and tourism industry, workwear is much more than just functional. It shapes the image of your company and reflects the esteem in which your employees are held. At Milani, we ensure that your workwear is not only stylish and sophisticated, but also clearly communicates your brand values and messages. In this way, we create a professional and credible image that boosts your employees' self-confidence and identification.

We support you from strategic positioning to the implementation of your workwear concept. In doing so, we immerse ourselves in your company's philosophy and take into account the specific requirements of your employees' daily work. We are also at your side from A to Z when it comes to public tenders: from concept development to the definition of tender criteria to implementation - including sustainability criteria, of course.

Our Core Strengths in the Area of Transportation Design

Exterior and interior design for urban, intercity, regional and mountain railways
Modernization / refurbishment of vehicle interiors
DNA analysis of the culture, politics and inhabitants of the city, region and country
Development of stations, signals and passenger information
Design of staff uniforms/corporate fashion
Design of special-purpose areas such as business, bar, restaurant, and family zones
Innovation consultancy, including modal split strategies
Design for circular economy and eco-desig
UX/UI design and service design