precision is knowing what to omit.

omit studio is an independent creative practice led by Timo Andenmatten, specialising in visual identity, editorial design, and digital experiences. The studio is built on the belief that the most effective communication comes from removing unnecessary noise. By prioritising clarity and intent, omit studio transforms complex ideas into refined visual systems that are both functional and enduring.

While the studio’s primary output is rooted in graphic design, the work is informed by Timo Andenmatten’s background in architecture, music and movement. These disciplines provide a unique perspective on composition, timing, and spatial balance, ensuring that every project feels as vivid as it is precise.

approach

1 Strategy

Every project begins with a deliberate audit of the raw materials. Much like laying out the individual components of a chair before assembly - the wood, the hardware, and the stock - this phase is about organizing the client’s present situation, goals, and preconceived ideas. The outcome is a clear, purposeful brief that serves as the inventory for our creative journey.

1 Strategy

1 Strategy

2 Composition

With the components identified, the focus shifts to the underlying logic of the structure. We establish the "exploded view" of the design, identifying how each core concept connects to the next. By mapping out the structural joints of the project, we ensure the final design is balanced, sturdy, and built to last.

2 Composition

2 Composition

3 Visualisation

This is the stage where the assembly takes physical form. We translate the strategic framework into a tangible visual world, carefully fitting the elements together until the structure can stand on its own. Whether through graphic design, typography, or photography, we refine the aesthetic details to ensure the "object" not only functions but speaks to the right audience.

3 Visualisation

3 Visualisation

4 Launch

The final step is the omission of the scaffolding. By removing the construction marks and the temporary supports of the process, we are left with a singular, polished result. It is time to publish, launch, or print your new visual universe, presenting a finished piece that is as functional as it is precise.

4 Launch

4 Launch

who is omit?

My name is Timo Andenmatten, I am 25 years old, and currently living in Amsterdam.

My path was shaped by a dual education: first as a trained architectural draftsman, and later through a BA in Contemporary Dance. Despite the different media, I have always found myself returning to a single core value: a deep appreciation for coherence and the clarity found in simplicity.

This fascination began long before my formal training. As a teenager, I was constantly experimenting: designing party flyers for friends, creating stickers, or simply exploring the possibilities of the Adobe Suite. It was through a deep-seated inspiration for Modernist architecture that I found my way to the principles of Bauhaus and Swiss Design, where every line has a purpose and every space has a function.

Alongside design, music and dance have always served as essential outlets: ways to express what words could not. I am firmly convinced that we do our best work when we are fueled by what we love, and that is why omit studio exists. It is a collection of my favourite disciplines; part sketchbook, part sound library, and above all, a home for my creative soul.