Precision in Every Pixel
We design systems, not just aesthetics. Grid-based thinking, typographic excellence, and functional beauty.
Selected Work
Helvetica Bank
Complete brand identity and digital platform for Swiss private banking.
Nova Architecture
Website and publication design for award-winning architecture firm.
Mono Type Foundry
Identity system and specimen books for independent type foundry.
Signal Festival
Event identity, wayfinding, and print materials for design festival.
Form Follows Function
Grotesk Studio was founded in 2010 by designers trained in the Swiss tradition. We believe great design is invisible — it works so well you don't notice it. Our approach combines rigorous methodology with creative exploration: grids that breathe, typography that speaks, and systems that scale.
Our Principles
Grid Discipline
Every element finds its place. Mathematical precision creates visual harmony and scalable systems.
Typographic Clarity
Typography is information design. We craft hierarchies that guide the eye and communicate with purpose.
Functional Beauty
Decoration without function is noise. We design solutions where aesthetics emerge from utility.
Systematic Thinking
We build design systems, not just assets. Consistent rules enable infinite, coherent applications.
Capabilities
Brand Identity
Logo, typography, color systems, and complete visual language.
Digital Design
Websites, applications, and digital experiences built on solid grids.
Editorial Design
Books, magazines, catalogues, and annual reports with typographic excellence.
Type Design
Bespoke typefaces and custom lettering for distinctive brand voices.
Wayfinding
Signage systems and environmental graphics for architectural spaces.
Engagement
Project
Defined scope with clear deliverables
- +Discovery & research
- +Concept development
- +Design & iteration
- +Final assets & guidelines
Retainer
Ongoing design partnership
- +Dedicated hours monthly
- +Priority scheduling
- +Strategic input
- +Continuous refinement
Consultation
Expert guidance sessions
- +Design audits
- +System reviews
- +Team workshops
- +Strategic direction
Grotesk brought a level of precision and clarity we didn't know was possible. Our brand now feels timeless — exactly what we wanted from a Swiss design studio.