{"id":15,"date":"2026-06-28T14:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/ueber-uns\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T13:50:38","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/en\/ueber-uns\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"ueber-hero reveal\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/ueber-hero.jpg\" alt=\"Shane Buchs at his workplace in Buchs SG\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" loading=\"eager\"><\/figure>\n<p>My name is Shane Buchs, and I am the owner of Swiss Media Design GmbH in Buchs SG. For the past 12 years, I have been helping firms in Eastern Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria get found online and get more out of their digital presence.<\/p>\n<p>Many businesses have had the same experience: the big agency delivers glossy concepts, but when the website plays up, you\u2019re left on hold. With a freelancer from an online platform, there\u2019s radio silence once the project\u2019s over. I work differently.<\/p>\n<h2>What I stand for<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"smd-points\">\n<li><strong>Personal<\/strong> You\u2019ll always work directly with me, never with a succession of project managers. From our first meeting right through to the very last detail, I\u2019ll remain your point of contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to reach<\/strong> Whether you contact me by phone, email or message, you\u2019ll receive a genuine reply from me in no time. I\u2019ll remain available to you long after the project is over.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All under one roof<\/strong> Websites, Google Ads, hosting and IT, all under one roof. A single point of contact who understands how everything works together and coordinates all the different elements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Results rather than tools<\/strong> I\u2019m not interested in which tool\u2019s currently all the rage, but rather what ultimately brings you enquiries and turnover. That\u2019s how I measure my work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"smd-zickzack\">\n<figure class=\"smd-zickzack__bild reveal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/ueber-arbeitsplatz.jpg\" alt=\"Workspace at Swiss Media Design in Buchs SG\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"smd-zickzack__text reveal\">\n<h2>My workplace in Buchs SG<\/h2>\n<p>This is where I manage your projects: two screens, short lines of communication, clear processes. No open-plan office, no middlemen, just a dedicated point of contact who knows exactly what they\u2019re working on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"smd-zickzack smd-zickzack--flip\">\n<figure class=\"smd-zickzack__bild reveal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/ueber-buero.jpg\" alt=\"Swiss Media Design\u2019s office with a view of the mountains\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"smd-zickzack__text reveal\">\n<h2>Down to earth, close to you<\/h2>\n<p>Swiss Media Design is deliberately lean. This allows me to remain fast, honest and closely attuned to your business, rather than managing administrative overheads. This is exactly what my clients value, and many of them have been with me for over ten years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Who you will meet<\/h2>\n<p>Operationally, I\u2019m your sole point of contact. Behind the scenes, I\u2019m supported by two people without whom the business wouldn\u2019t run: my mum, Beatrix, who handles the finances, and Naila, the heart and soul of the office.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smd-team smd-team--3\"><figure class=\"smd-team__card reveal\" style=\"--stagger: 0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smd-team__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/portrait-shane-buchs.jpg\" alt=\"Shane Buchs\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"smd-team__caption\"><strong>Shane Buchs<\/strong><span>Owner &amp; Managing Director<\/span><p class=\"smd-team__bio\">Your point of contact from concept to maintenance: web design, Google Ads, online shops and hosting, all under one roof. For the past twelve years, I\u2019ve been creating digital presences that generate enquiries rather than just looking good. Trained in England, based in Buchs SG, and using modern tools to work faster than a whole team.<\/p><div class=\"smd-team__kontakt\"><a class=\"u-link\" href=\"tel:+41817560030\">T: +41 81 756 00 30<\/a><a class=\"u-link\" href=\"mailto:sha&#110;e.b&#117;&#99;&#104;&#115;&#64;&#115;wi&#115;&#115;&#109;&#101;&#100;&#105;&#97;de&#115;i&#103;&#110;.com\">E: sha&#110;e.b&#117;&#99;&#104;&#115;<wbr>&#64;&#115;wi&#115;&#115;&#109;&#101;&#100;&#105;&#97;de&#115;i&#103;&#110;.com<\/a><\/div><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure><figure class=\"smd-team__card reveal\" style=\"--stagger: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smd-team__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/portrait-beatrice-buchs.jpg\" alt=\"Beatrix Buchs\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"smd-team__caption\"><strong>Beatrix Buchs<\/strong><span>Finance<\/span><p class=\"smd-team__bio\">She works behind the scenes to ensure that invoicing, bookkeeping and administration run smoothly, so that I can focus fully on your projects. With her eye for detail and many years\u2019 experience as a former managing director, she keeps track of everything and has all the figures under control, even during hectic periods.<\/p><div class=\"smd-team__kontakt\"><a class=\"u-link\" href=\"tel:+41817560030\">T: +41 81 756 00 30<\/a><a class=\"u-link\" href=\"mailto:b&#101;&#97;tr&#105;&#120;&#46;&#98;u&#99;hs&#64;&#115;&#119;i&#115;smedi&#97;&#100;e&#115;i&#103;&#110;&#46;co&#109;\">E: b&#101;&#97;tr&#105;&#120;&#46;&#98;u&#99;hs<wbr>&#64;&#115;&#119;i&#115;smedi&#97;&#100;e&#115;i&#103;&#110;&#46;co&#109;<\/a><\/div><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure><figure class=\"smd-team__card reveal smd-team__card--doge\" style=\"--stagger: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smd-team__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/portrait-naila.jpg\" alt=\"Naila\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"smd-team__doge\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"smd-team__doge-w smd-team__doge-w--1\">such Feel-Good<\/span><span class=\"smd-team__doge-w smd-team__doge-w--2\">very Office<\/span><span class=\"smd-team__doge-w smd-team__doge-w--3\">wow<\/span><span class=\"smd-team__doge-w smd-team__doge-w--4\">much loyal<\/span><span class=\"smd-team__doge-w smd-team__doge-w--5\">so fluffy<\/span><span class=\"smd-team__doge-w smd-team__doge-w--6\">many naps<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"smd-team__caption\"><strong>Naila<\/strong><span>Wellbeing Manager and office dog<\/span><p class=\"smd-team__bio\">A Shiba Inu with impeccable manners and a talent for cheerful moments. Her well-timed appearances in the background of video calls always get a laugh, she curls up in sunny corners for long naps, and she is always ready to raise a smile with a tilt of her head. The most important member of staff in the office.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure><\/div>\n<h2>Figures that speak volumes<\/h2>\n<p>Around 50 businesses entrust me with their digital presence on an ongoing basis, many of them for over ten years. I have completed over 1,000 projects, ranging from websites and online shops to complete brand identities, including more than 80 websites. You can get an insight into my work in my <a href=\"\/en\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"smd-stats\">\n<li><strong data-scramble>80+<\/strong> <span>websites developed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong data-scramble>1000+<\/strong> <span>Projects completed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong data-scramble>12<\/strong> <span>Years of experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong data-scramble>1<\/strong> <span>Contact, start to finish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Member of<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"smd-logo-grid reveal\">\n<li><a class=\"smd-logo-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/rheintaler-marketingclub.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"smd-logo-tile__img--rmc\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/rmc-logo.png\" alt=\"Rheintaler Marketing Club\" width=\"1080\" height=\"385\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"smd-logo-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/wirtschaftbuchs.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"smd-logo-tile__img--wb\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/wirtschaft-buchs-logo.svg\" alt=\"WIRTSCHAFT BUCHS\" width=\"238\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Certificates<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"smd-logo-grid smd-logo-grid--zert reveal\">\n<li><a class=\"smd-logo-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisslabel.ch\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"smd-logo-tile__img--label\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/zertifikat-swiss-made.jpeg\" alt=\"Swiss Label\" width=\"242\" height=\"258\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"smd-logo-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissmadesoftware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"smd-logo-tile__img--sms\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/swiss-made-software-2.png\" alt=\"Swiss Made Software\" width=\"560\" height=\"438\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"smd-logo-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swissmadesoftware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"smd-logo-tile__img--sds\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/swiss-digital-services.png\" alt=\"Swiss Digital Services\" width=\"840\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"smd-schnuppern\">\n\t<figure class=\"smd-schnuppern__geraet\">\n\t\t<img class=\"smd-schnuppern__bild\" src=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/schnuppern\/challenge-tablet-640.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/schnuppern\/challenge-tablet-640.webp 640w, https:\/\/swissmediadesign.com\/wp-content\/themes\/smd-theme\/assets\/images\/schnuppern\/challenge-tablet-1280.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 78rem) 640px, (min-width: 62rem) 52vw, calc(100vw - 2rem)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"819\" alt=\"Start screen of the taster game: Lara in her bike workshop and the \u2018Spiel starten\u2019 button\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<div class=\"smd-schnuppern__text\">\n\t\t<span class=\"section__kicker smd-schnuppern__kicker\">Young talent<\/span>\n\t\t<h2 class=\"smd-schnuppern__titel\">Try being an Interactive\u00a0Media\u00a0Designer<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"smd-schnuppern__satz\">My taster session runs online, as a\u00a0game. In\u00a08\u00a0levels, you\u2019ll experience what this job is all about.<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"smd-schnuppern__aktion\"><a class=\"button button--accent\" href=\"https:\/\/schnuppern.swissmediadesign.com\/\">Play now<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smd-schnuppern__hinweis\">The game is only available in German.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"smd-schnuppern__fakten\">\n\t\t\t<li>No sign-up<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>Your progress stays on your device<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>At the end, you print out your results<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<p class=\"smd-schnuppern__eltern\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schnuppern.swissmediadesign.com\/#eltern\">Information for parents and teachers<\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swiss Media Design GmbH, Buchs SG. 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