Communities
For cities or associations
Give citizens the power to help develop and digitize local heritage.
Individuals
For enthusiasts
Become the guardian—or Genius—of your favorite place and share its secrets with visitors.
For cities or associations
Connected medals at an affordable cost, to promote local heritage by giving an active role to citizens
For enthusiasts
Become the guardian of your favorite place, and share all its secrets with future visitors.
Behind every great place is a great story waiting to be discovered
Summits and natural parks
A mountaintop, a river, a hill, an isolated rock, the wonders of nature...
Shops and cafes
An irresistible bistro, a local business, a family grocer, a vineyard or terroir...
Monuments and architecture
An historical structure, a listed house, a forgotten ruin or an architect's villa...
Neighborhood life
A street, a district, a playground, a school, a square, a market, a port...
Local legends
Fairies, goblins, witches, elves, kobolds... myths hiding deep in our woods...
Regional characters
Famous people, artists, generals, scholars… or simple citizens who have left their mark...
Family or private places
The enchanting family house or chalet, the country abode, urban apartment, or tiny house...
Personal places
Personal places, graves or places of meditation...
Places of energy
Vibratory, telluric, energetic, spiritual… the sacred places that bind the earth…
They talk about us !
Steph Cruchon tells us about Genius Loci
The Genius Loci Medals, a modern and economical alternative to tourist signs.
On average, a quality tourist sign costs 2,500 Euros, making them cost-prohibitive to all but the most important attractions. For the same price, Genius Loci can enhance up to 40 places.
Fit everywhere
Designed for the outdoors
Brushed stainless steel, recyclable
Swiss quality
Innovation accessible to all
Genius Loci Medal
55 CHF
Shipping and hosting costs included
The Genius Loci Medals in brushed stainless steel are durable and designed for the outdoors. They should be placed as close as possible to or on the subject to be enhanced.
The unique QR code gives access to a " Secret space » digital, dedicated only to the place. The data is hosted in Switzerland by an ethical host certified ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001. We guarantee the hosting of your data, at no additional cost.
As a "Genius" (keeper of the place), you can add your content in an unlimited way, in the form of "secrets".
Dimensions of the medal are 90 x 110mm, They are easily fixed with two screws (provided)
It can also be adhered to all types of surfaces.
It is possible to link several medals to the same place
It’s also possible to remove the link between a medal and its location and point it to a new location. In this case it is obviously necessary to move the medal.
Several people can manage the same place (using an invitation system).
Your Genius Loci medal will be sent by Swiss Post.
Your order is processed within 48 hours and the delivery times are those of Swiss Post.
Times vary by destination and may be influenced by current events (lockdowns, labor shortages, and slow ports may contribute to shipping delays).
How does it work?
I order one or more medals for my place
I activate my medal via the QR code and enter my anecdotes
I install my medal on my place
Visitors scan my medal. No App needed!
They access the secrets of the place
They can leave comments
I have access to attendance statistics
What do these medals look like?
Our medals measure 90 x 110mm. Aesthetically timeless, they fit almost anywhere, as close as possible to the subject being enhanced.
We manufacture them in Switzerland, in our own workshop, from brushed stainless steel—a particularly durable and ecological material since it’s so easy to recycle.
Personalization
We offer personalization of medal names, for communities, associations or individuals.
Minimum order: 18 medals.
Ask us for an offer.
Super resistant
We use brushed stainless steel, for its extreme resistance to corrosion and the elements.
The inscription is made using a process of chemical laser engraving, which reacts with the stainless steel and tints the etched parts a deep black. The overall result is a medal that’s far more resistant to scratches, wear and tear than a standard printed panel.
Everyone can become “Genius”!
Genius Loci Medals offer history, architecture or culture enthusiasts a simple and effective tool to share their knowledge, in context. In essence, you become a guardian of the place’s memory
The Genius are historians, photographers, teachers, travelers, architects, retirees, artists, passionate about heritage, culture and nature...
A gift with meaning
Think of the special spots your friends or family members have shared with you or told you about. Everyone has a favorite place.
Becoming the guardian of a Genius Loci is a stimulating and rewarding activity… and a gift for future generations.
Where to place the medals
Genius Loci's mission is to enhance places that are still hidden or little known. A natural curiosity, an old house, a bench, a statue, a tomb, a village square, a remarkable tree...
The medals have been designed to fit in elegantly almost anywhere, including as close as possible to the object of attraction If it's not your private place, however, consider asking permission before placing (See it Genius Charter)
AboutGenius Loci
2000 years ago, the Romans thought that every place was protected by a Genius Loci, - the spirit of the place.
Today, the “genius loci” designates the particular atmosphere of a place, its character, its history. The term is particularly used in architecture.
Now we’ve taken up this notion to create a rewarding and easy-to-use tool for cities, community organizations and individual citizens, to promote and digitize their favorite hidden attractions and secrets, while preserving heritage for all to access.
Created in Switzerland by the brains behind Design Sprint Ltd, Genius Loci Ltd offers the possibility of making hyperlocal destinations accessible to a wide audience, at a very affordable cost.
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