Herman Miller acquires Knoll
The brands Herman Miller and Knoll have been the epitome of modern 20th century American design since the 1940s. While many of the designers who worked for these influential furniture […]
Varta unveils “V4Drive” battery cell
The demand for innovative battery cells has grown enormously across the world, mainly due to electric vehicles. Battery manufacturer Varta has now unveiled a new “large” battery cell called “V4Drive”. […]
Soapbottle. Packaging made from soap
Jonna Breitenhuber, who graduated from Berlin University of the Arts in 2019 with a master’s in product design, was working as a packaging designer for cosmetic products when she became […]
“Exhibition Fever” at Ulm School of Design
As one of the 20th century’s most influential design schools, the Ulm School of Design was in many ways a trailblazer for the contemporary understanding of design as an interdisciplinary […]
The ZGC InnoHub – Brand in China’s Silicon Valley
A strong brand is immensely important, especially for start-up and young companies. It is critical that they learn about the possibilities for strong, comprehensive brand design as early as possible. […]
Rethinking natural materials
Whether dog hair, banana leaves or seagrass, these new natural materials may be the materials of the future. Not only are they biodegradable and therefore sustainable, they are also highly […]
Obituary Professor Birgit Weller
Professor Birgit Weller died suddenly on 18 April 2021. Weller became a professor of industrial design in Hanover in 1994 and was the first professor appointed for the industrial-design programme […]