@swissnexsf and the Swiss Arts Council @prohelvetia, under the label @designswitzerland, jointly announce the three selected design studios for the Swiss Design Accelerator in San Francisco: @mikaficoffee develops an intelligent coffee roasting machine @paulacermen.oleon works on sustainable and circular projects related to plant-based wellbeing and skincare @yvyleather creates leather statement pieces Following a one-month online preparation program, the design studios will travel to San Francisco from November 7–13, 2022. The Swiss Design Accelerator will introduce the selected Swiss-based designers to the US market with a focus on the Bay Area and its design industry. The goal of the program is to build meaningful connections with relevant industry players and create business opportunities while acquiring skills to better operate in this specific ecosystem.