Digital Design: From User Experience to Visual Strategy
The digital world has made its way into all aspects of life, and consequently has also had a substantial impact on design and the day-to-day work of designers. Not only […]
Rolf Fehlbaum: Mister Vitra
He has worked with the most important designers and architects, created a unique campus and made furnishing less hierarchical: we celebrate Rolf Fehlbaum on his eightieth birthday. By Thomas Wagner. […]
Young brands hovering between closeness and distance
A brand-new book about successful brand development in a difficult era: “Brand New Brand”, published by gestalten, exhibits exciting examples of projects by international branding agencies. What can we learn […]
The 2021 RAL trend report: the renaissance of thoughtfulness, sensuality and creation
Putting the question: an interview with Professor Timo Rieke. Colour Feeling 2021+ by RAL is a tool for designers. Professor Timo Rieke explains why there is a whole range of […]
Shaping the brand with illustrations
Illustrations as an element in corporate design systems have become increasingly popular. There are many good reasons to take a closer look at why this is the case. By Stefanie […]
Expressionism reloaded
Ken Adam made a name for himself with his set design for the James Bond film “Dr. No”, but rose to fame with the War Room he created for Stanley […]
Trinity of Design, Brand and Innovation
Innovation is far more than lucky coincidence. In fact, the development of successful productsis grounded on an understanding of the crucial importance – and correlation – of three pillars: design, […]
The team captain
By Thomas Wagner. Design for the hand: his leadership saw the Heidelberg pen manufacturer become an international design brand. Vale Dr Manfred Lamy. Manfred Lamy can be said to have […]
Interior Trend 2021 “New Simplicity”: Design for being
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the focus has shifted to our homes. Prolonged periods spent at home are awakening new expectations. It is clear that quality and durability […]
Mirror, mirror in my hand, show me the coolest brand in all the land
By Thomas Wagner. Right way up or wrong way round? Mirror or selfie? What is the idea behind mirror images of brand names and logos? There is an unrelenting war […]
Time for a change
By Thomas Wagner. It’s official: the current IKEA catalogue for the year 2021 will be the last of its kind. Having just celebrated its 70th birthday last summer, the catalogue […]
Think architecture local. Ideas for open communities in the 21st century
Architecture is not only a formal and aesthetic practice, but also a social one. While modern urban planning neglected this aspect of space for a long time, the call for […]
Freedom of movement with design
The second Design Talk in 2020: on mobility design When it comes to research projects and the study of other complex questions, the quality of the results always improves when […]
“Enzo Mari Costellazione” – podcasts pay tribute to the design legend
The furniture designs of Enzo Mari are characterised by a consistent, direct style. His book “Autoprogettazione?” is an epochal work for furniture styled by the consumer with simple tools, and […]
Cheerful and stripy
By Thomas Wagner. Paul Smith is considered a charismatic designer who produces more than fashion. A new monograph published just in time for his brand’s 50th anniversary captures the spirit […]