Focus on innovation: for a data-driven ecological turnaround
Innovations provide the foundation for a better future. It is not uncommon for a new development to penetrate into other areas of life and change the overall structural conditions in […]
Spotlight: Christian Dior – designer of dreams
By Thomas Wagner. Rediscovering the magic The “Christian Dior. Couturier du Rêve” exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris inspired the fashion world and the public in equal […]
New study. Product piracy causes billions in losses for machine builders
New study. Product piracy causes billions in losses for machine builders Innovations are becoming more and more important for businesses. While counterfeits in the machine-building sector may not be as […]
Consuming less energy and water. Innovative greenhouse concept
Consuming less energy and water. Innovative greenhouse concept Glass greenhouses have a major disadvantage in countries with a harsh climate: they are not particularly efficient. Their poor insulation means that […]
Jetting through the tubes. Part of European hyperloop system complete
Jetting through the tubes. Part of European hyperloop system complete Dutch start-up Hardt has developed Europe’s first functioning hyperloop system. After a two-year test period, a 30-metre-long part of the […]
Enzyme breaks down PET. Innovative method presented for recycling plastic
Enzyme breaks down PET. Innovative method presented for recycling plastic Plastic waste has become a global environmental issue. Roughly 359 million tonnes of it are accrued around the world each […]
DIY. Miele offers free 3D print templates for accessories
DIY. Miele offers free 3D print templates for accessories Processes based on 3D printing have been routine in industry for a long while now. The technology is enjoying growing popularity […]
Focus on your craft
Product designer Sebastian Herkner on the development of a personal design language. Sebastian Herkner felt driven by creativity from when he was just a child and enjoyed all sorts of […]
Meet me in the private dining room
By Thomas Wagner. The message all over the world is currently “keep your distance”. For social distancing to work in everyday life, we need convincing design ideas – be they […]
Visual aspects of the pandemic. A blog by the Health Care Communication Design research group at Bern University of the Arts
Visual aspects of the pandemic. A blog by the Health Care Communication Design research group at Bern University of the Arts Invisible dangers are difficult to respond to, especially so […]
The Hygiene Hand. A product that can help us at many points in our everyday lives
The Hygiene Hand. A product that can help us at many points in our everyday lives We carry many more or less practical things around with us in our pockets, […]
Innovative design. A wooden tower for a wind turbine
Innovative design. A wooden tower for a wind turbine Sweden’s first wind turbine tower made of wood has been built on the island of Björkö, just outside of Gothenburg. The […]
Using AI. The Fraunhofer Institute presents a new application for object recognition
Using AI. The Fraunhofer Institute presents a new application for object recognition Businesses often manufacture at different locations and partner with multiple supplier companies. When screws, clamps, nozzles, pipes, hoses, […]
Burg Giebichenstein starts a podcast on design education of the future
Burg Giebichenstein starts a podcast on design education of the future Entitled “Hurra Hurra”, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle is launching a podcast featuring conversations that deal […]
Inspired: newcomers make an impression with new types of furniture and material experiments
How can the growing number of technical devices be integrated harmoniously into our living environments in future? Can innovative materials and their sustainable use inspire product developments? Three newcomers have […]