„Sustainable, Enjoyable, Convincing and Eye-Catching“
Good branding and design make the circular economy attractive, as proven by the success of reCup with its deposit tableware system. In our interview, Greta Mager from reCup team explains […]
“What Does the Disappearance of Many Material Things Mean?”
“Design”, says Lutz Dietzold, “is now, in many cases, embedded in companies as a matter of course.” In the second part of our interview, the CEO of the German Design […]
“Our Customer’s Money Fights for a Fairer World”
Jakob Berndt, co-founder of Tomorrow GmbH, tells us how to make money with purpose, what zebras have to do with cooperation and how to build a participative company. Interview by […]
Design with AI and Design for AI
The right book at the right time? Without a doubt, artificial intelligence is one of today’s dominant topics, especially in recent weeks. And in this respect, the question of the […]
“The Connection Between Design and Innovation will Continue to Grow in Importance”
On 22 June, the German Design Council will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Frankfurt’s Paulskirche with the event “Creating Community”. What is the meaning of good design during times of […]
In the Front Seat. Right Next to the Steering Wheel
BMW integrates the originally analogue time-art object QLOCKTWO as a digital widget in the displays of its electric cars. Will it work? Take a closer look. By Oliver Herwig To […]
“Material Health is an Invitation to Innovate”
Alison Mears’ and Jonsara Ruth’s passion are healthy materials. The architect and designer co-founded the Healthy Materials Lab (HML) at Parsons School of Design, a design research lab “dedicated to […]
What Keeps the World Together
In the daily rush, we hardly notice them, even though they are all around us. Maybe it’s because of their omnipresence and the fact that we simply can’t do without […]
Akris: Art To Go
Geta Brătescu and Sou Fujimoto, Thomas Ruff and Rodney Graham: the sensual minimalist designs of the Swiss fashion company Akris thrive on dialogue with artists and architects. By Andrea Eschbach […]
The New Canadian Passport: Maple Leaf and Bear Cubs
First Norway, then Belgium, now Canada: New passports should not only be more secure, their graphic design should also be original and appealing. This arouses sympathy and serves nation branding. […]
100 Years of Broadcasting – 100 Years on Air
Regular radio has existed in Germany since 1923. Some companies created milestones of design through the innovative design language of their devices. This year, an exhibition and a conference at […]
On Trend Topics and (Digital) Innovations
The digital transformation of the economy and society is currently one of the most discussed and controversial topics. We present a selection of digital and forward-looking solutions from the areas […]
Focus on Biophilia: Nature-Inspired Design Strengthens People!
We spend up to 90% of our lives indoors, and our indoor environments often neglect our needs. Stress and pollutant levels are known to be higher in enclosed spaces with […]
Werner Sobek: Badly Built World
There is an urgent need for action in the direction of a circular economy: Werner Sobek is one of the world’s most renowned engineering scientists and construction researchers. With the […]
Rethinking the Furniture Industry: An End to the Throwaway Society!
Between sustainability promises and CO2 certificates on websites and in advertising campaigns for the furniture industry, you could get the impression that it has become an exemplary branch of industry […]
Brands in Transformation: FSB Aligns Production to Protect the Climate
From its base in Brakel in Ostwestfalen, FSB has made a name for itself worldwide as a specialist for aesthetic and functional hardware solutions as well as for barrier-free furnishing […]
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing – For the Sake of the Brand
Brands can make use of artificial intelligence – for brand communication, brand design, brand management. The AI universe is large, the tools and possibilities numerous. We highlight individual aspects that […]
Materials Research: Young Designers Provide Fresh Impulses
Companies across many industries are looking for ways to make their products and manufacturing processes more sustainable in the future. This puts long-established manufacturing processes to the test and also […]
Direct Sales and Brand Experience: When the ”Kobold” Was Still Coming Home
The Tupperware brand is said to be in a bad state. Is this because Tupperware parties are old-fashioned and the concept of direct sales has outlived its usefulness in times […]
Ken Adam: The Eye of the Director
All just scenery, theatre, stagecraft? Far from it. James Bond movies like “Dr. No” and “Goldfinger” and the “War Room” for Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove” made him famous. The opulent volume […]