Spoon Archaeology: archaeology for the era of disposable objects
Single-use plastic cutlery is a symbol of a global throwaway society. Such cutlery will be banned in the EU as of 3 July. The “Spoon Archaeology” exhibition is looking at […]
Design Networking Hub: Using potential together
The German Design Museum Foundation has just initiated the “Design Networking Hub”. It is a new type of collaboration with young designers and architects from Germany and Kenya, and it […]
“Governments need to adapt, companies need to adapt – and so should architects”
David Basulto is one of the founders of ArchDaily, a web portal that recently merged with Architonic. We have asked him what made him start the site, what projects matter […]
Kengo Kuma: “I am always eager to continue on my path”
Putting the question: an interview with Kengo Kuma. His buildings reinterpret traditional Japanese forms and construction methods in surprising ways. They often establish a close connection to nature and attach […]
RAL Colour Feeling 2021: the renaissance of thoughtfulness, sensuality and creation
RAL Colour Feeling 2021+ is a tool for designers. Professor Timo Rieke explains why there is a whole range of colours instead of one trending colour, what “reThink” and “Create” […]
Paola Antonelli: “Design as cultural asset”
In her many years as a curator and author, Paola Antonelli has impressively demonstrated the extent to which design influences the development of culture and society, as well as how […]
Expert Talk Digitalisation: Technology that brings people closer together
Digitalisation and an increasing need for sustainability are changing almost every aspect of the way we live and work. Technology is changing the way we communicate and work with one […]
“For Kraftwerk, change is part of their brand essence”
Markus Weisbeck, designer and Professor of Visual Communication at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, has for a long time been involved in the development of animated visuals accompanied by digitally generated sounds. He […]
“The Farmer Chair is a perfect fit for today’s world”
Designer Gerd Lange is celebrating his 90th birthday this year. Cor is rereleasing the 1965 Farmer Chair just in time for this milestone. Leo Lübke explains how this came to […]
Zheng Han: “Chinese entrepreneurs do not wait – if anything, for the customer”
To many German and European people, businesses and associations, China still comes across as distant and enigmatic, and often even threatening when it comes to technology and market power. Bernd […]
Smart Medication: The winner of the Design Research Award
Up-and-coming designer Kilian Frieling came out on top in the public vote for the Design Research Award 2020 with his Smart Medication project. Smart Medication focuses on the possibilities of […]
Circular Economy: Designers are emissaries of our capabilities
What part does a global manufacturer of recyclable materials such as Covestro play in driving innovation and the further development of materials? How can a sustainable circular economy be achieved? […]
Oona Strathern-Horx: The younger generation has a different approach when it comes to their homes.
Even as a child, Oona Strathern-Horx was fascinated by houses and architecture. Having later also developed an interest in urban planning and social interaction, she has made a career out […]
More than furniture – an interview with Jasper Morrison
The British product designer Jasper Morrison has become an authority above all through his work in furniture design. His reduced, elegantly designed objects don’t appear loud, are unpretentious and at […]
Braun – a brand in motion
When we think of Braun, these days the name conjures up more than just high-quality electrical appliances – it also represents impressive designs that display unique clarity. Gerrit Terstiege met […]
Spiderman and the Designer Sense
By Benjamin Vogt. Designers are not superheroes – even if some of them believe they can save the world. This notwithstanding, Benjamin Vogt, doctoral student and design scientist at the […]
Deconstructing East and West
Designer Jamy Yang about Western and Eastern design traditions Chinese designer Jamy Yang has made a name for himself as a kind of evangelist for fusion between craftsmanship and innovation, […]
Upcoming! 3 questions for designer Bernhard Osann
Bernhard Osann graduated from the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg and has been a freelance industrial designer since 2016. Based on his work, which includes minimalist lamps and shelving, […]
Upcoming! 3 questions for designer Maximilian Goßler
Maximilian Goßler completed his Industrial Design degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. Since 2015, his work has been focused on the possible applications of artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Upcoming! 3 questions for designer Kai Rump
Kai Rump graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the School of Art and Design at the University of Wuppertal. He has been working as an industrial designer since 2019. […]