The foundation aims to create a competence center for the systematic collection, organization and documentation of the works of recognized Swiss graphic designers - with the goal of preserving important achievements from their work in the sense of cultural heritage for posterity and thereby securing the international significance of Swiss applied graphics the recognition it deserves. To this end, the foundation maintains close cooperation with suitable institutions, in particular with regard to the processing, archiving and exhibition of the estates. Furthermore, the foundation aims to support teaching and research on these works. The foundation does not pursue any commercial or self-help purposes.