Public History
Research
Monica Rottmeyer
Public History Research researches and designs historical content for companies, publications and films, with a special focus on “visual history”.
Our motivation stems from dedicated curiosity, from a deep immersion in research with a simultaneous view of the big picture. We value the pleasure of outstanding content and visual quality as well as the joy of a successful end product and satisfied customers.
Content follows history
Public History Research develops historical content for clients in the fields of business, industry, tourism and culture.
In our projects, we accompany our clients from the initial idea to the final presentation of their story. At the beginning of a collaboration, we first listen and then ask a lot of questions; this is how we find the most effective format for telling your story.
The next step is to sift through existing material such as pictures, documents and film footage. In addition, we use proven scientific methods such as archive research, interviews with contemporary witnesses, expert consultations and the analysis of historical sources.
Based on this knowledge, we create a concept tailored to the wishes and ideas of our customers and develop the historical content accordingly.
In the subsequent realisation phase, we support you right through to the finished end product.
Our aim is to convey content that is based solely on historical facts in a good and understandable way.
Public History Research develops historical content for clients in business, industry, tourism and culture.
In our projects, we accompany our clients from the initial idea to the final presentation of their story.
At the beginning of a collaboration, we first listen and then ask a lot of questions; this is how we find the most effective format for telling your story.
The next step is to sift through existing material such as pictures, documents and film footage.
In addition, we use proven scientific methods such as archive research, interviews with contemporary witnesses, expert consultations and the analysis of historical sources.
Based on this knowledge, we create a concept tailored to the wishes and ideas of our customers and develop the historical content accordingly.
In the subsequent realisation phase, we support you right through to the finished end product.
Our aim is to convey content that is based solely on historical facts in a good and understandable way.
Design follows history
For films with historical themes, we offer “Historical Moodboards”, visual reference works for all creative and technical departments involved in the project.
We also conceive, design and plan the production design, which means highly professional film sets for visual worlds for the corresponding historical epochs.
Our “Historical Moodboards” contain the historical visual aspects of the respective script. We accompany a production from the treatment through the preparatory work and the film shoot to the completion of the project.
With our interdisciplinary team of historians, graphic designers, photographers, film architects, research professionals and producers, we realise projects with sophisticated content and aesthetics. We also draw on our extensive international network to achieve this.
For films with historical themes, we offer Historical Moodboards, a visual reference for all creative and technical departments involved in the project.
We also conceive, design and plan the production design – the highly professional film sets for the visual worlds of the respective historical periods.
Our Historical Moodboards contain the historical visual aspects of each script. We follow a production from inception through pre-production, shooting and completion.
With an interdisciplinary team of historians, graphic designers, photographers, film architects, researchers and producers, we deliver projects of the highest quality both in terms of content and aesthetics. We also draw on our extensive international network.
We are curious about your story!
Our motivation stems from dedicated curiosity, from a deep immersion in research with a simultaneous view of the big picture. We value the pleasure of outstanding content and visual quality as well as the joy of a successful end product and satisfied customers.
Projects
Swisscom
The biggest moments in the history of Swiss skiing. Historical research and storytelling.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Thriller by the American director David Fincher. Art Direction Switzerland.
Johnson & Johnson Janssen Cilag
80 years of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The history of the Swiss subsidiary.
Spelt rice and pepper chilli
Which dish is behind the "tree frogs"? Visual history of the food history of both Basel.
Season of the Witch
US-American mystery-adventure movie with Nicolas Cage. Set decoration.
150 Years of the Landquart Paper Mill
The anniversary publication of Landqart AG, producer of the Swiss banknote substrate.
Les Ambassadeurs
50 years of luxury watches and jewelry. Centenary publication, visual history and development of the digital image archive.
Holcim: Chronology
The history of the world’s largest cement company.
The culinary heritage of the Alps
The varied food history of the Alpine region. Award for the historical image research for the book and documentary film.
My Name is Eugen
One of the most successful Swiss films ever. Winner of the City of Zurich’s Film Award for Best Production Design.
The Mies van der Rohes
The women in the shadow of the Bauhaus star architect. Production design and concept of the studio building.
Swiss cheese
The standard work on Swiss cheese. Visual history of the entire history of Swiss cheese.
The Miracle of Bern
Germany’s unexpected victory at the Soccer World Cup 1954. Historical research and art direction for the Swiss production unit.
The culinary heritage of the Alps
The films accompanying the book. Special prize for historical film research.
What does Switzerland eat?
Exhibition Swiss National Museum Staged still lifes and historical object research.
Honey of the Alps
The new standard work on the honey diversity of the Alpine region. Historical image research in Slovenia, Austria and Italy.
SBB: Move Switzerland with us.
«SBB Employer Branding Movies». Historical Research and Visual History.
Schwarzenbach delicatessen
H. Schwarzenbach - The Zurich cookery book Research on the 150th anniversary of the traditional Zurich shop.