The most wonderful Time of the Year
Recommendations and tips for the Christmas season It’s here again: Christmas is almost upon us, and many people are racking their brains about what presents to buy. Or wondering how […]
Trade show marathon in January
Trade show marathon in January The end of the year can be a turbulent time for some industries as they prepare for the first important trade shows of the year […]
Dutch Digital Design. A new platform
Dutch Digital Design. A new platform We know that the Dutch are talented graphic and communications designers. We also know that the Dutch are a laid-back people. And it was […]
Cradle to Cradle. A conference in Berlin
Cradle to Cradle. A conference in Berlin Cradle to cradle (C2C) is one of the most resolute movements in the fight for sustainable manufacturing. With cradle to cradle, products are […]
People in design: David Chipperfield is 2020 guest editor of Domus
People in design: David Chipperfield is 2020 guest editor of Domus The internationally renowned architecture magazine Domus began breathing additional life into its content with guest editors two years ago. […]
We’ve had the centenary – what’s next for Bauhaus?
By Andrej Kupetz. The German nation, its federal states and their respective institutions have all dedicated the past year to celebrating the 100th anniversary of this unique school which, like […]
Circular Design through digital innovation
Making materials and systems radically recyclable demands digital applications, says innovation expert Karel Golta, speaking with Daniel Knies, Director of Design at Spiriant in this year’s second Design Talk By […]
The Christmas tree in Great Britain
The Christmas tree in Great Britain History tells us that Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha introduced the Christmas tree, a German tradition, to Great Britain in 1840, when he […]
Typologies in design. An exhibition in Weil am Rhein
Typologies in design. An exhibition in Weil am Rhein Anonymously designed products and archetypal objects are a point of interest for virtually every designer. Because after all, not all objects […]
Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam Light Festival As the days get shorter during the winter months, humans respond with: light! These days apartments, buildings and even entire cities are illuminated – to provide a […]
Isotype. Past and present
Isotype. Past and present Infographics have once again become a hot topic. Presenting facts and information in a way which enables them to be quickly and accurately absorbed and understood […]
Klaus Bischoff named future Group Head of Design at Volkswagen
Klaus Bischoff named future Group Head of Design at Volkswagen A few personnel changes are under way at Volkswagen Design: from 1 April 2020 Klaus Bischoff, currently Head of Design […]
Upcoming! 3 questions for designer Maximilian Goßler
Maximilian Goßler completed his Industrial Design degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. Since 2015, his work has been focused on the possible applications of artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Innovative design concept for safety shoes
Innovative design concept for safety shoes Safety shoes are a must. There are numerous workplaces where it is not only essential but in fact mandatory to wear appropriate shoes. When […]
Richard Herre. An exhibition in Stuttgart
Richard Herre. An exhibition in Stuttgart In 1925, the Deutscher Werkbund commissioned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to organise the “Die Wohnung” exhibition (“The Apartment”). The exhibition opened in Stuttgart […]
Equity fund represented by CMP acquires Selux AG
Equity fund represented by CMP acquires Selux AG Berlin-based Selux AG will continue to expand its position for sustainable lighting solutions and is launching an innovation offensive. CMP Capital Management […]
People in Design – Award: Michael Anastassiades Designer of the Year 2020
People in Design – Award: Michael Anastassiades Designer of the Year 2020 Michael Anastassiades held his first major solo exhibition at NiMAC in Nicosia in March of this year in […]
People in Design – Professorship for Christian Bauer in Saarbrücken
People in Design – Professorship for Christian Bauer in Saarbrücken With effect from the winter semester 2019/2020, Christian Bauer has been appointed Professor of the History and Theory of Design […]
It’s always possible to be more sustainable
Designers are generally very observant: they look closely at the world around them, and they design objects, processes and services to improve our lives. The following projects by winners of […]
Nobody dared to stop us
Hartmut Esslinger talks about boldness, creativity and the will to change things. Product designer Hartmut Esslinger met Steve Jobs in 1982 and helped create the Apple brand design, which went […]