timeline
from the disciplined grids of zurich to kinetic, device-ready compositions. each moment extends the swiss line.
1961
josef müller-brockmann publishes grid systems in graphic design, formalizing modular grid structure.
2010
ethan marcotte introduces responsive web design, enabling fluid multi-device grids.
2011
luke wroblewski’s mobile first reframes hierarchy for small screens.
2013
ios 7, early material design, and microsoft metro revive swiss minimalism in digital interfaces.
2017
css grid achieves full browser support, allowing true modular layout systems.
2020s
stripe, linear, vercel, and ibm carbon shape the contemporary neo-swiss digital aesthetic.
TODAY
neo-swiss principles guide modern design systems, emphasizing clarity, structure, and responsive typography.