Local production, craftsmanship and innovative ways of reusing materials are the hallmarks of Salone del Mobile 2025. A journey through the international design fair, exploring lava stone, aluminium, wool and palm fibre as materials – and […]
Design classics never age. They do not lose their relevance because they do not have to pander to the spirit of the times. Wilhelm Wagenfeld designed such classics. Born in Bremen on 15th April 1900, he […]
German design is losing its appeal – especially when it comes to what was once the country’s export champion: luxury cars. Critics scoff at gruff grilles and bulky bodies. Meanwhile, Chinese electric cars surprise with their […]
Revoltech develops sustainable alternatives to leather and artificial leather from hemp and algae. The Darmstadt-based start-up received the German Design Award 2025 for its bio-based material innovation LOVR. The innovative leather alternative is to be used […]
Stefan Diez, one of Germany’s most prominent designers, has been exploring the circular economy for years. In our new ‘Designing Tomorrow’ series, he talks about why sustainable design is more than just a choice of materials […]
Save water, recycle, celebrate: A visit to the leading trade fair for sanitary, heating and air-conditioning technology in Frankfurt am Main shows that sustainability is no longer just an empty phrase, but has become a matter […]
