Higher, faster, further?!
By Lutz Dietzold. High performance vs leisure cycling Do you remember “Bicycle Race”, that ode to bicycles by Queen? “I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it […]
In conversation with Ross Lovegrove: A paradigm shift in design
On the occasion of the 3D Pioneers Challenge online awards ceremony, industrial designers Ross Lovegrove and Lin Kayser, CEO Hyperganic, talked about actual processes and former developments in the field […]
New interactions: the trade fair of the future
Trade fairs and industry events: they are places of exchange, meeting, trend analysis and inspiration. However, with new physical-distancing rules in effect, many people are asking some questions. How will […]
The micro-living trend: an innovative housing model for the future?
The trend towards living at close quarters has been seen for a while now. Known by the punchy term “micro-living”, this form of housing is experiencing enormous uptake, particularly among […]
Augmented reality – the next dimension for brands?
By Moritz Piel, GMK Markenberatung. Real, but not quite: augmented reality (AR) long ago left the realm of fantasy. This enriched vision of the real world has entered everyday life. […]
Tina Müller: #ForwardBeauty – modernising the Douglas brand
Tina Müller, CEO of Douglas, honoured as Brand Manager of the Year at the 2020 German Brand Awards. On the occasion of this distinction, Müller talked in March 2020 about […]
Stop improvising – a plea for brands!
By Lutz Dietzold. It’s time to act: the world is just a jungle of coronavirus signs. Barrier tape confines our movements in shops, restaurants and public spaces. In places where […]
The opportunity for change has never been as great as now
Putting the question: an interview with Andreas Diefenbach from Phoenix Design Interview by Thomas Wagner. In an interview with Andreas Diefenbach, managing partner of Phoenix Design, we spoke about the […]
Effective innovation for staying healthy
Recent months have been characterised by a global mantra: stay healthy, be considerate of others and act responsibly. The protection of public health will be a society-wide issue playing a […]
Developments to reshape transport
How will we move and travel in the future? How will that change the appearance of our cities? What consequences will there be for businesses, production chains and supply chains? […]
Focus on innovation: for a data-driven ecological turnaround
Innovations provide the foundation for a better future. It is not uncommon for a new development to penetrate into other areas of life and change the overall structural conditions in […]
Meet me in the private dining room
By Thomas Wagner. The message all over the world is currently “keep your distance”. For social distancing to work in everyday life, we need convincing design ideas – be they […]
Inspired: newcomers make an impression with new types of furniture and material experiments
How can the growing number of technical devices be integrated harmoniously into our living environments in future? Can innovative materials and their sustainable use inspire product developments? Three newcomers have […]
Starting over: living through disruption
By Lutz Dietzold. This is a surreal moment – life feels like we are in a science fiction novel where the last chapter has not yet been written. Everything is […]
We ask; experts answer: what counts in 21st-century design?
Society is changing and we are developing new expectations for everyday objects, our living environment, services and experiences. How do these demands, new technologies and environmental conditions shape the design […]
Textiles that can do more: up-and-coming designer Juliette Berthonneau receives award
Textiles with an intricate design that are cushioning, absorbent, light and simultaneously self-supporting. As contradictory as that may sound, Juliette Berthonneau, from France, proves that that does not have to […]
Focusing on the person: an interview with 2020 newcomer Janina Hünerberg
Industrial designer Janina Hünerberg has previously received many renowned awards for her work that focuses on medical design. Recently she was presented with the German Design Award Newcomer 2020 from […]
Eager-to-experiment newcomers to design are reinventing the kitchen
Living environments, society, consumption patterns and ways of life are changing rapidly. Rooms at home and in the office are increasingly being replaced by zones. The kitchen and the utensils […]
Digitalisation in Architecture: Zooming in on the City
Data-supported design methods and construction processes have become an essential part of architecture and urban planning. But where is digitalisation in architecture taking us? What is the potential that has […]
A turning point – Automotive Design Trends
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, new players in […]