Computers, in whatever form, can be found everywhere today. But where does what we commonly call a “computer” come from? The opulently designed volume “The Computer” from Taschen-Verlag explains. Review […]
Due to climate change and global warming, the risk of natural disasters is increasing around the globe. Possible consequence in an emergency: the terrestrial communication infrastructure is damaged or fails […]
Mobility is a core area when it comes to reducing CO2 emissions – and the attractiveness of networked transport systems is just as much a part of this as the […]
The “Internationale Funkausstellung” (IFA) in Berlin is the world’s largest trade fair for consumer electronics and household appliances. Founded in 1924 as the “Große Deutsche Funkausstellung” (Great German Consumer Electronics […]
Dear readers, The ndion newsletter is taking a summer break. We will be back on 5 September with new background reports, interviews, podcasts, reviews and news on design, innovations and […]
It all began with a knitting machine factory in Riedlingen on the Danube. After the move to Neckarsulm, bicycles followed, then motorcycles – and finally, in 1906, the start of […]
Nike with Tiffany & Co., Ikea with Lego or Snocks with Airwaves: the list of brands making common cause is long. And there’s also a long list of advantages that […]
When hearing the name “Twingo”, many people do not think of the current model of this small car, but of the popular first edition from the 1990s – a milestone […]
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 […]
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 […]
The exhibition and award ceremony of the eighth edition of the 3D Pioneers Challenge, the international competition for additive and future-oriented technologies, was a highlight of Rapid.Tech 3D in Erfurt. […]
The switch from automobiles with internal combustion engines to models with electric drives has not only fundamentally changed the technical design of the vehicle architecture. Since the production of an […]
Designs made of glazed titanium steel make up the history of the Bette brand – from the first free-standing seamless bathtub to a floor-level shower surface and shower tiles. For […]
Technologies are more important than ever in our social coexistence. The more relevant these technologies are for participation in society, the more we must discuss the importance of their design […]
When it comes to fresh ideas and new business models, startups are usually more agile than large companies with complex structures and sluggish decision-making processes. Despite greater agility, however, the […]
Prior to Brexit in 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) played a pioneering role within the European Union when it came to researching market mechanisms for the international creative industries and […]
The trend of Sustainable Web Design is becoming more and more popular, because the World Wide Web consumes large amounts of energy. More consistent UX design, improved SEO, more efficient […]
When supply chains are interrupted and energy reserves are scarce – real scenarios here and now – then it is no longer enough to substitute individual materials or increase the […]
Global design and innovation firm IDEO, best known for human-centred design and the application of the concept of design thinking, has announced that Derek Robson has been appointed as its […]
The more the phase-out of fossil fuels such as coal and gas is promoted, the greater the demand for green electricity from alternative sources such as wind power and solar […]