Immerse yourself in the captivating story of Christian Zanzotti, Chairman of the Model Young Package Jury. The story tells of his inspiring thoughts on package design and high expectations of […]
True to his “system philosophy”, the architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni not only designed individual products but often entire collections, including the exhibition stands, showrooms and shops in which they […]
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 […]
Italo Lupi is one of the most influential figures of Italian post-war design. Now the renowned architect, graphic designer, art director and journalist has died at his home in Milan […]
Since 2016, Johanna Agerman Ross has been curator of 20th century and contemporary furniture and product design at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A). Now she is moving to the […]
There was a time when the world was full of little things, practical and not so practical. Some were simply loved, others constantly needed; still others were superfluous but there […]
In terms of design history, the products of GDR design still receive too little attention and appreciation. Beyond the Trabi and Robotron, the history and quality of the products are […]
Where everything is perfectly in place: Design history using modular systems was written by Burkhardt Leitner. On Tuesday, February 19, he turned 80. By Adrienne Braun If someone accused them […]
According to a statement from the Design Zentrum Hamburg, Frances Uckermann has announced her departure from the center. As the new director, Laura Rohloff will be “responsible for the conceptual […]
Please, no Bauhaus puritanism: whatever he does, it is bursting with fantasy, colour, patterns and ornaments. Jaime Hayon, one of the most distinguished Spanish designers, pays homage to a Mediterranean […]
The online publication designboom announced that Birgit Lohmann is leaving her position as editor-in-chief. She now feels it is appropriate to step back from day-to-day operations and concentrate more on […]
Women in design are still underrepresented. We talked to the designers, design theorists and brand experts Katja Lis, Uta Brandes, Joa Herrenknecht and Katrin Menne about the reasons for this, […]
Consistency, transparency, attitude: Nils Holger Moormann is regarded as a likeable oddball who likes to step out of line. Based in Aschau in Chiemgau, he has achieved amazing things in […]
Ten years ago, the American graphic designer and art director Jessica Walsh rose to international fame when Stefan Sagmeister asked her to be his creative and business partner, resulting in […]
He is undoubtedly one of the most committed personalities of the German design scene: Tassilo von Grolman. As a designer, he thought transdisciplinarily early on and worked in many design […]
This year, the Porsche Design brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. At the same time, Porsche Lifestyle GmbH & Co. KG has filled the position of Chief Designer as of 1 […]
Prof. Dr Sabine Thümmler had retired at the end of May 2022. Now the Foundation Council of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK) has decided: Dr Sibylle Hoiman will become […]
He was quite a controversial jack-of-all-trades: on 15 December, the typographer, graphic designer, consultant, typeface scholar, essayist, speaker and university lecturer Kurt Weidemann would have turned 100. By Thomas Wagner […]
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 […]
Their materials are ropes, cords, pieces of wood, leather scraps, stuffed animals and much more. They make armchairs, cupboards and chests of drawers out of all this: the brothers Humberto […]