Designers — Industry overview in Lausanne
Lausanne is home to a total of 232 active companies in design. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 29.6%, with 169 new companies registered, and 116 companies liquidated.
- 169 new companies
- 116 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Designers — Geographical breakdown in Lausanne
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Designers in Lausanne.
Designers — Industry size in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 169 companies in design have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 53 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Designers:
Zurich (1'090), Geneva (390), and Basel (325).
Companies in design are the 16th largest group of companies in Lausanne.
- 169 new companies
- 232 active companies
- ** year to date
Designers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lausanne
Over the past 12 months, 13 companies in design were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% growth in Lausanne.
- 13 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Designers — Size and number of employees in Lausanne
The most common company size for Designers in Lausanne is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Designers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lausanne
Out of the 232 companies in design, most are active in
Graphic design and visual communication (135), Interior and spatial design (60), and Industrial and product design (37).
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
135
Interior and spatial design
60
Industrial and product design
37
Companies in design in Lausanne show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (53%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (34%) and "Limited" (9%).
- Legal forms
- 53% Sole proprietorship
- 34% Limited Liability Company
- 9% Limited
- 5% Other
Designers — Latest registrations in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 1 companies in design have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1000 Lausanne 26
06/07/2026
Designers — Latest liquidations in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 0 companies in design have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Designers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lausanne
In Lausanne, 6 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
13/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of status, Change of purpose
10/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026