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Swiss widgets for Android
Grid-based typography in black, white and red. Swiss style, also called International Typographic Style, relies on a strict grid, a neutral sans, left alignment and strong size contrast, usually in black, white and red.
Also known as: typographic widgets, grid widgets, helvetica style widgets, international style widgets.
Swiss widget recipes
Each recipe has a preview, exact colors and layer-by-layer steps.
Swiss clock widgetFree to build
Swiss analog clock widgetFree to build
Swiss calendar widgetData needs Pro
Swiss battery widgetFree to build
Swiss countdown widgetFree to build
Swiss to-do list widgetFree to build
Swiss photo widgetFree to build
Swiss quote widgetFree to build
Swiss music widgetData needs Pro
Swiss year progress widgetFree to build
Swiss step counter widgetData needs Pro
Swiss habit tracker widgetFree to build
Swiss sticky note widgetFree to build
Swiss world clock widgetFree to build
Swiss date widgetFree to buildThe Swiss palette
- White
#FFFFFFBackground - Grid grey
#F1F1F1Surface and tracks - Black
#000000Text - Grey
#6B6B6BLabels - Swiss red
#E30613Accent
Design rules
- Text: Use one neutral sans, left-aligned, in two sizes only.
- Numbers: Make the number very large and tight, aligned to the left grid line.
- Bars and rings: Use a single red bar or block as the only graphic.
- Photos: Use black-and-white photos aligned to the grid edge.
- Lists: Align rows to a strict left edge with small numbers.
Do
- Align everything to the same left margin.
- Use red for one element only.
Avoid
- Do not center text.
- Do not use decorative fonts.
Wallpaper and icons
Solid red, white or black.
Black glyph icons.
Questions
What colors suit Swiss widgets?
Start with White (#FFFFFF) for the background, Black (#000000) for text and Swiss red (#E30613) as the accent.
Which font works for Swiss widgets?
Use Inter (import the font file), or the built-in Sans, at weight 700.
Does WidgetCraft have Swiss widgets ready to use?
There is no ready-made Swiss pack at the moment. Each recipe on this page lists the exact settings to build one in a few minutes, and most use only free features.