Swiss Tomato recognised again at the Best of Swiss Apps and Best of Swiss Web award in 2025

At Swiss Tomato, we focus on using technology in practical and thoughtful ways. The Jet d’eau mobile app reflects this approach by combining augmented reality, local heritage, and interaction to create a simple but meaningful experience for visitors to Geneva.

Developed for Services Industriels de Genève (SIG), the app rethinks how people experience one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. The goal was straightforward: allow visitors to see the Jet d’eau even when it physically isn’t available due to poor weather conditions such as strong winds, freezing temperatures or maintenance. This mobile app was so well-received, that it won 2 awards! Not only did it win 3rd prize in the Technology category at Le Meilleur du Web but was also shortlisted in the Best of Swiss Apps 2025 in the Extended Interaction category.

What are the Best of Swiss Apps and Best of Swiss Web awards?

Best of Swiss Apps is a leading Swiss award program that recognizes outstanding mobile and digital applications. It highlights projects that stand out for their quality, usability, technical execution, and relevance, bringing together professionals from across the Swiss digital ecosystem.

Best of Swiss Web (also known as Le Meilleur du Web) is one of Switzerland’s most established digital awards. It honors excellence in web, technology, and digital communication, rewarding projects that combine solid execution with clear value for users and businesses.

Award-winning Swiss Tomato: 3rd prize in technology at Best of Swiss Web and shortlisted in Best of Swiss Apps 

Using augmented reality, the Jet d’eau app lets users point their phone toward the lake and view the Jet d’eau digitally in its real location. This ensures that the experience remains available regardless of conditions. Users can also adjust visual elements such as colors and lighting, adding a personal and interactive layer without complicating the experience.

In addition to the visual experience, the app provides contextual information and audio content about the history and technical background of the Jet d’eau, helping visitors better understand its role in Geneva’s identity.

From a technical perspective, the focus was on accuracy, performance, and ease of use. The AR content needed to be precisely positioned while remaining accessible across devices. Interaction design was kept intentionally simple to encourage exploration without overwhelming users.

The Jet d’eau app demonstrates how augmented reality can extend cultural landmarks beyond their physical limitations. For cities and public institutions, this approach offers a way to enhance visitor experiences, even when access to the real landmark is limited.

For Swiss Tomato, the project highlights that we’re committed to making digital experiences that are clear, useful, and actually connect to the real world. We’re always looking for creative, innovative ways to help people have great new experiences!