Swiss systems translated for product teams
Modulor Studio became a living lab where Swiss grid theory met modern workflows. Teams prototyped design systems in under 48 hours, guided by mentors from Ratio Studio and Atelier D.
2026 wrap-up — Swiss Design Week at Meridian
Basel hosted our largest gathering yet. Designers, engineers, and researchers converged to explore how Swiss methodology guides digital products. Here is what we built, debated, and carried home.
1,200
Attendees
32
Speakers
18
Workshops
21
Countries
Highlights from the week
Night salons on typography and motion
Helvetica Hall transformed after dark with salons led by Severin Roth and Maja Linder. Attendees dissected kinetic type, responsive grids, and the role of restraint in digital storytelling.
Residency teams shipped real features
Residency cohorts paired with nonprofit partners to ship accessibility upgrades, new UI modules, and editorial tooling. Each team left Basel with deploy-ready work and a critique deck.
Voices from attendees
“The week condensed a year of design culture into four days. Every talk was a masterclass in precision and intent.”
Chiara Rusconi
Design Director, Studio Campo
“Swiss discipline met product velocity. We brought the rituals home and our roadmap already feels calmer, clearer.”
Leo Park
Head of Product Design, Northbound
Join us in 2027
Registration for the 2027 edition opens soon. Reserve a virtual seat or plan your studio's residency in Basel.