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Swiss design is well known for its clear, functional forms, and its special attention to refined details with a touch of humor. From the watering can to the Helvetica font: some examples from the Museum of Design in Zurich.

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The museum has one of the largest collections of industrial and graphic design, in which everyday objects reveal their artistic ambition. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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