Documentary on Arte. Andrée Putman – A Juggernaut of Design
As Philippe Starck puts it at the beginning of Saléha Gherdane’s documentary, she was “an eccentric”, a “high priestess” whom no one could hold a candle to. Andrée Putman (1925 […]
Workspace Design Show announces inspiring speaker line-up for 2023
Workspace Design Show returns for the second time, unveiling an exciting speaker line-up as part of its 2023 edition. Taking place once again at London’s Business Design Centre, the show […]
Volkswagen reorganises key departments. Michael Mauer takes over as Head of Group Design
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation process driven by electromobility and digitalisation. In view of this, Volkswagen presented a 10-point plan in September 2022 aimed at sustainably strengthening […]
Achim Menges receives Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize 2023
A large number of new buildings are being constructed worldwide. At the same time, the construction sector is responsible for a significant part of the waste produced and the global […]
The State of Hesse rescues the Höchster Porzellanmanufaktur. HfG Offenbach wants to use resources
Porcelain manufactories have a hard time these days, even if they can look back on a long and illustrious tradition. This also applies to the Höchster Porzellanmanufaktur, founded in 1746 […]
Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge. Florentine Nadolni succeeds Renate Flagmeier
The “Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge” has said goodbye to its long-time head curator Renate Flagmeier in retirement with the new year. According to a statement by the archive, the […]