Data-supported design methods and construction processes have become an essential part of architecture and urban planning. But where is digitalisation taking us? What is the potential that has not yet […]
By Nicolas Uphaus. Automotive design will reach exciting new heights in 2020. It has been a long time since this sector has seen so much activity, resulting from climate change, […]
Since digitalisation is an integral part of many areas of our daily lives, it is also present in all sectors of industry. This creates new challenges, in particular for designers […]
Smart products and services are changing our living habits. They solve problems, and they simplify routines. And now additional waves of transformation – which draw smart products and application software […]
By Thomas Wagner. For centuries, the people of Japan have lived in constant awareness that the harmonious order of their everyday lives could be disrupted at any moment. The „Disaster […]
We all want sustainability. Nevertheless, in everyday life, basic practical steps can sometimes present challenges when it comes to recycling. Studies by researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Boston College […]
By Bernd Müller. In his book “AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley and the New World Order”, Kai-Fu Lee writes about the global impact of AI and digitalisation, from the loss […]
by Martina Metzner. David Gilbert and Kim Lauenroth are all in favour of concretising the role of the digital designer – their chosen topic for discussion with Felix Damerius and […]
Recommendations and tips for the Christmas season It’s here again: Christmas is almost upon us, and many people are racking their brains about what presents to buy. Or wondering how […]
By Martina Metzner. Making materials and systems radically recyclable demands digital applications, says innovation expert Karel Golta, speaking with Daniel Knies, Director of Design at Spiriant in this year’s second […]
Designers are generally very observant: they look closely at the world around them, and they design objects, processes and services to improve our lives. The following projects by winners of […]
Hartmut Esslinger talks about boldness, creativity and the will to change things. Product designer Hartmut Esslinger met Steve Jobs in 1982 and helped create the Apple brand design, which went […]
By Martina Metzner. Design is essential for establishing artificial intelligence says Professor Philipp Thesen in his Design Talk with Martina Bergmann at the Frankfurt Trade Fair. The German Design Council’s […]
by Andrej Kupetz. In Germany, it took relatively long for e-scooters to be approved for use on public streets. While the scooters had already been a common sight in Paris, […]
By Martin Krautter The light-emitting diode has gained universal acceptance as a light source. Yet it’s only 10 years since LEDs were first used to illuminate entire buildings. Nimbus, a […]