Spotlight: American Look
By Thomas Wagner. A fairy tale of the stylish life. Americans love the freedom of personal choice. The 1958 promotional film „American Look“ is all about the highly stylish life […]
In conversation with Ross Lovegrove: A paradigm shift in design
On the occasion of the 3D Pioneers Challenge online awards ceremony, industrial designers Ross Lovegrove and Lin Kayser, CEO Hyperganic, talked about actual processes and former developments in the field […]
BGH ruling in dispute with Milka. Only Ritter Sport chocolate can be square
Its square packaging is Ritter Sport’s distinguishing feature. The brand has been promoting its chocolate bars using the familiar slogan “Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut.” (in English “Quality. Chocolate. Squared.”) for decades. […]
Safe museum visits. Design studios develop social distancing strategies
There is still no way of knowing when we will come through the COVID-19 pandemic and when we will have unrestricted access to cultural institutions once again. Nonetheless, museums, galleries, […]
New brand strategy. Adidas seeking to make the circular economy marketable
The circular economy is a major topic. For sustainability to seriously be achieved, future plastic waste must be reduced. As a global enterprise which works with a great many synthetic […]
Filled with whisky for the market launch. The first entirely paper-based bottle
Diageo, a global manufacturer and seller of spirits and beers, has founded the company Pulpex Limited together with the venture management company Pilot Lite. This company focuses on the production […]
Carbon fibre facade. 3,000 square metres for the future of textiles being developed at Reutlingen University’s Texoversum
Reutlingen University can look forward to having a new building on the edge of its campus which will cause an architectural stir – the Texoversum. The building donated by the […]
3D-printed e-bike. Personalised unibody bicycle with carbon-fibre frame
Californian start-up Arevo previously specialised in the 3D printing of small parts for mass production. Then, at the Eurobike 2019 cycling show in Friedrichshafen, Arevo presented the first 3D-printed carbon-fibre […]
The world’s oldest kitchen brand has a new owner. Jomoo acquires Poggenpohl
Jomoo Germany, a subsidiary of the Jomoo Group based in China, has acquired Poggenpohl Möbelwerke in Herford, Germany, as a strategic investment. The renowned kitchen furniture manufacturer had previously filed […]
Circular economy. Partnership seeks to make recycled cosmetics packaging marketable
In the cosmetics market, both manufacturers and recycling companies were previously uncertain about the use of so-called post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in cosmetics packaging. While the relevant Regulation on Cosmetic […]
Exhibition in Bordeaux. Playground – Le design des sneakers
Trainers – or in some parts of the world “sneakers” – continue to have a strong effect in the design community, whether seen from the perspective of fashion, branding or […]
People in design. Ruediger Goetz joins the Peter Schmidt Group as managing director
Ruediger Goetz is becoming the managing director of the Peter Schmidt Group. The multiple-award-winning designer will therefore be running the business of the design agency – which is part of […]
The Citroën DS – Not of this world
An analysis of a goddess: Roland Barthes saw a magical object in the Citroën DS; others saw a profane yet well-designed vehicle. Swiss architect Christian Sumi explores the history of […]
New interactions: the trade fair of the future
Trade fairs and industry events: they are places of exchange, meeting, trend analysis and inspiration. However, with new physical-distancing rules in effect, many people are asking some questions. How will […]
Accusation of racist behaviour. The Type Directors Club in New York shuts down
The Type Directors Club (TDC) is one of the most significant associations globally for the promotion of typography. The tradition-steeped institution traces its roots back to an informal meeting of […]
Spotlight: Gary Hustwit – Objectified
By Thomas Wagner. Why is it like that and not like this? Gary Hustwit is a popular documentary director in the design community, a status cemented with Rams in 2018. […]
The micro-living trend: an innovative housing model for the future?
The trend towards living at close quarters has been seen for a while now. Known by the punchy term “micro-living”, this form of housing is experiencing enormous uptake, particularly among […]
In circulation. H&M starts offering Sellpy online second-hand shop and service in Germany
Clothing does not always have to be new, and “fast fashion” is not necessarily the only choice. The fact that the market for second-hand clothing is currently one of the […]
Software firm in Sydney plans the world’s tallest hybrid timber structure
Standing at a height of 180 metres, the planned tower for a software firm in Sydney will be the world’s tallest building with hybrid timber construction. Atlassian has engaged New […]
The best way to predict the future is to shape it ourselves. Beyond Festival – Future Design
“The best way to predict the future is to shape it ourselves.” Beyond Festival – Future Design presents itself as a “worldwide unique and radical approach that critically reflects on […]