Designers — Industry overview in the Canton of Ticino
Canton of Ticino is home to a total of 480 active companies in design. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 31.1%, with 315 new companies registered, and 201 companies liquidated.
- 315 new companies
- 201 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Designers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Ticino
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Designers in the Canton of Ticino.
Designers — Industry size in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 315 companies in design have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 114 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Designers:
Canton of Zurich (2'170), Canton of Vaud (966), and Canton of Bern (828).
Companies in design are the 19th largest group of companies in the Canton of Ticino.
- 315 new companies
- 480 active companies
- ** year to date
Designers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Ticino
Over the past 12 months, 31 companies in design were incorporated. In that same period, 28 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% growth in the Canton of Ticino.
- 31 new companies
- 28 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Designers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Ticino
The most common company size for Designers in the Canton of Ticino is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
Designers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Ticino
Out of the 480 companies in design, most are active in
Graphic design and visual communication (212), Industrial and product design (135), and Interior and spatial design (133).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Designers
Nb of legal entities
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Graphic design and visual communication
212
Industrial and product design
135
Interior and spatial design
133
Companies in design in the Canton of Ticino show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (35%) and "Limited" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 35% Sole proprietorship
- 20% Limited
- 3% Other
Designers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 2 companies in design have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6722 Corzoneso
28/07/2026
6976 Castagnola
10/07/2026
Designers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 0 companies in design have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6814 Cadempino
08/06/2026
6963 Pregassona
01/06/2026
6500 Bellinzona
20/05/2026
Designers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 9 companies in design have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
17/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
17/08/2026