
Jasper Morrison: “Sharing the Observations”
Jasper Morrison has had a long and special relationship with photography, which is unusual for an industrial designer. As far back as 1988, he let—mostly historical—photos speak for him: His […]
Jasper Morrison has had a long and special relationship with photography, which is unusual for an industrial designer. As far back as 1988, he let—mostly historical—photos speak for him: His […]
Technologies are more important than ever in our social coexistence. The more relevant these technologies are for participation in society, the more we must discuss the importance of their design […]
A film about emoticons and their ubiquitous descendants, emojis, explores the question of where the revolution of small emotion signs is leading and how images are changing our culture. By […]
A new book illustrates the Loewe brand’s eventful 100-year history – and thus covers a piece of German design history. In this manner, an entire century is reduced to a […]
With or without the Matterhorn? flat or mountainous? How much “Swissness” does chocolate, specifically Toblerone, need? The Swiss can’t take a joke, so anyone who wants to promote using national […]
The RECARO name has made groundbreaking advancements that have established standards for ergonomic and safe seating in vehicles, race cars, and aircraft. The business focused on the booming gaming market […]
What are the most current developments in communications design? The German Design Award 2023 winners provide an overview of current trends and topics that will be with us in the […]
The traditional Italian caffettiera by Bialetti has long been a popular item throughout Europe, and many households cannot imagine living without it. The octagonal aluminium Moka pot is now celebrating […]
The 33rd Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games‘ image emphasises republican principles, historical relevance, and creative elegance. Also, the pictograms for the individual sports follow their own paths. By Thomas Wagner […]
Where everything is perfectly in place: Design history using modular systems was written by Burkhardt Leitner. On Tuesday, February 19, he turned 80. By Adrienne Braun If someone accused them […]
Recycling, reuse, and extending service life within reasonable limits are the core ideas of sustainability. Of course, buildings also fall within this. The preservation and remodeling of a home is […]
Please, no Bauhaus puritanism: whatever he does, it is bursting with fantasy, colour, patterns and ornaments. Jaime Hayon, one of the most distinguished Spanish designers, pays homage to a Mediterranean […]
One thing is certain: Looking ahead is what motivates Generation Z. They are not interested in “higher, faster, further” progress, but in intelligent and future-oriented adaptation to and improvement of […]
Women in design are still underrepresented. We talked to the designers, design theorists and brand experts Katja Lis, Uta Brandes, Joa Herrenknecht and Katrin Menne about the reasons for this, […]
Investigative Living: In her work, the American artist Andrea Zittel explores how to live beyond the usual patterns. As an heir to the reform movement, she aims for a self-determined […]
We are probably all familiar with hasty action and blind actionism from our own private and/or professional experience. Especially when we have lost sight of the big picture and there […]
Consistency, transparency, attitude: Nils Holger Moormann is regarded as a likeable oddball who likes to step out of line. Based in Aschau in Chiemgau, he has achieved amazing things in […]
The sea, the Arctic, the forest, the lithium plant. In the face of elemental upheavals within our human-altered landscapes, designers are leaving the ordered environment of the design studio and […]
The trend of Sustainable Web Design is becoming more and more popular, because the World Wide Web consumes large amounts of energy. More consistent UX design, improved SEO, more efficient […]
Ten years ago, the American graphic designer and art director Jessica Walsh rose to international fame when Stefan Sagmeister asked her to be his creative and business partner, resulting in […]