Jasper Morrison: “Sharing the Observations”
Jasper Morrison has had a long and special relationship with photography, which is unusual for an industrial designer. As far back as 1988, he let—mostly historical—photos speak for him: His […]
The Most Important Trade Fairs from April to June 2023
This year, many fairs are returning to their usual rhythms and seasonal dates. From 17 to 21 April, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, the Hannover Messe, awaits exhibitors and […]
Repair Revolution. Exhibition at the Zurich Museum für Gestaltung
Anyone who has ever attempted to repair a broken household appliance (or had one repaired) is familiar with the often deliberate roadblocks: Screws with heads that can only be screwed […]
New NASA Space Suits for the Artemis III Moon Mission
Designing equipment that must endure the extreme conditions of space is a special challenge. Space suits, for example, must ensure astronauts’ safety during outdoor trips. NASA introduced new spacesuits for […]
Productive Spaces. Art and Design from Krefeld
A large-scale exhibition project in Krefeld documents today’s positions in art and design through a thematic leitmotif. The exhibition “Productive Spaces“, which runs until September 10, highlights the diversity of […]
Survey on the “German Brand Monitor” – Your Opinion Counts!
Take part now in Germany’s largest decision-maker study on trends and success factors in the brand world of tomorrow. Give your opinion and share your experiences in the areas of […]
Technoprivilege: Design and the Question of Social Participation
Technologies are more important than ever in our social coexistence. The more relevant these technologies are for participation in society, the more we must discuss the importance of their design […]
Emotion Is the Main Topic – the Emojicalypse :-)
A film about emoticons and their ubiquitous descendants, emojis, explores the question of where the revolution of small emotion signs is leading and how images are changing our culture. By […]
Loewe: Highs and Lows
A new book illustrates the Loewe brand’s eventful 100-year history – and thus covers a piece of German design history. In this manner, an entire century is reduced to a […]
Author Max Fraser Becomes Dezeen’s New Editorial Director
Following the sudden passing of Marcus Fairs, Dezeen’s founder, previously CEO, and editor-in-chief, on June 30, 2022, the design platform has reorganised itself. Max Fraser, the author, has been named […]
Garden Futures. The Vitra Design Museum Is Sedicated to the Theme “Designing with Nature”.
A garden, a man-made piece of nature, has always been more than just a private refuge. Gardens, in various forms, were and continue to be an expression of a number […]
Fraunhofer Wants to Establish Design as an Integral Part of Research and Development
Design is becoming increasingly essential for Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft research in a variety of disciplines and forms. The Dresden Fraunhofer Institutes IVI, IWS, and IWU have now established the “DesignLab for Applied […]
Retrotopia. Design for Socialist Spaces. Exhibition at the Berliner Kunstgewerbemuseum
During the Cold War, the geopolitical conflict between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, had an effect on design and architecture. “Designers and architects from both […]
The British Design Council Has Refreshed its Brand Identity
A new version of The Design Council’s visual identity has been revealed. The Design Council is the UK’s national strategic advisor on design. With the relaunch, which focuses on sustainability […]
Discarded – The History of the Modern Throwaway Society
Rubbish is a worldwide problem. There is garbage everywhere. The most visible and tangible aspect of the looming environmental crisis is rubbish. An online platform and an exhibition are now […]
Now in the ARD Media Library. Hauke Wendler’s Documentary Film “Monobloc”
Does democratization of design result in the creation of chairs like the Monobloc? A small, affordable, plastic chair that can be used by anyone? A chair where cultural differences primarily […]
At the Architekturzentrum Wien. Yasmeen Lari – Architecture for the Future
Globally, the consequences of the climate catastrophe are being felt. Pakistan, one of the world’s most vulnerable nations, has suffered excessively. In the summer of 2022, when a third of […]
Toblerone: Oh, How Beautiful the Mountains Are!
With or without the Matterhorn? flat or mountainous? How much “Swissness” does chocolate, specifically Toblerone, need? The Swiss can’t take a joke, so anyone who wants to promote using national […]
Brands in Transformation: RECARO – Pioneer for Sporty, Safe and Ergonomic Seats
The RECARO name has made groundbreaking advancements that have established standards for ergonomic and safe seating in vehicles, race cars, and aircraft. The business focused on the booming gaming market […]
German Design Awards 2023 – Trends in Communications Design
What are the most current developments in communications design? The German Design Award 2023 winners provide an overview of current trends and topics that will be with us in the […]