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NEWSLETTER – 12. June 2025
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Interview
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Designing Tomorrow: Marjan Van Aubel on the Future of Solar Design
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When searching for ‘solar design’, one often encounters technically inclined photovoltaic systems. However, Marjan van Aubel sees herself as an ambassador for solar energy that subtly shapes our daily lives. We spoke with the Dutch designer about a growing movement, the role of beauty, and the second edition of the Solar Biennale she initiated.
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University
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Tours, Annual Exhibitions and Graduate Shows at Art and Design Universities in 2025
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What are tomorrow’s designers and artists thinking about? What ideas, concepts and projects have emerged in recent months? In 2025, art and design colleges will open their doors once again in the summer and invite you to draw inspiration from exhibitions, studios and workshops.
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Podcast
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Simon Betsch: What Does the Future Hold for German Design Agencies?
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In this episode of Design Perspectives, host Philipp Thesen talks to Simon Betsch, Managing Partner at KMS TEAM, about how traditional agencies are transforming into strategic design consultancies. The episode explores how design shapes brand identities today. Topics covered include AI as a technological turning point, new forms of collaboration, and the evolving role of design agencies as learning spaces and long-term partners for companies.
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The podcast is held in German.
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Brand
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‘When It Comes to Brand Management, You Can’t Be Consistent Enough’
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Mühle embodies a living shaving culture. Based in Saxony’s Erzgebirge region, the company is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year – and has long won over an international clientele with its carefully crafted products. A perfect moment to speak with Andreas Müller, who runs the family business together with his brother Christian.
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The Shakers: A World in the Making
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Reduction as a principle; spirituality as a driving force. From 7 June to 28 September 2025, the Vitra Design Museum will showcase the creative power of the Shakers in an extensive exhibition.
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Identity Systems Germany: Rebranding West Germany after 1945
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The Transformation of a Nation: The new exhibition at the Ginza Graphic Gallery (GGG) in Tokyo showcases the visual reinvention of West Germany following 1945.
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Architecture and Energy – Building in the Age of Climate Change
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Reduction, resource conservation and radical rethinking: from 14 June to 15 October 2025, the German Architecture Museum (DAM) in Frankfurt is showing the 'Architecture and Energy' exhibition.
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Women in Architecture Festival 2025
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From 19 to 29 June 2025, the Women in Architecture Festival (WIA) will celebrate the achievements of women architects in Germany and address the challenges they have faced.
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Interview
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Innovation
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Design Icons
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Venice, Italy
10 May – 23 Nov. 2025
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Somerset House, London
5 – 29 June 2025
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Hamburg, Germany
16 – 26 June 2025
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Copenhagen, Denmark
18 – 20 June 2025
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Berlin, Germany
26 June 2025
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IHK Frankfurt, Germany
27 June 2025
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