A brand-new book about successful brand development in a difficult era: “Brand New Brand”, published by gestalten, exhibits exciting examples of projects by international branding agencies. What can we learn […]
“Formgiving” is the latest book by the Bjarke Ingels Group. It presents some 100 buildings and projects by the Danish architectural firm and takes us on a whistle-stop architectural tour […]
By Thomas Wagner. “In a world where no less than 400,000 litres of water are used to manufacture a car, it is ridiculous to urge people to use the water […]
By Thomas Wagner. Many consider Frank Lloyd Wright to be the greatest architect of the 20th century. Sigrid Faltin’s documentary “The Phoenix from the Ashes” examines his visionary architecture as […]
By Thomas Wagner. Paul Smith is considered a charismatic designer who produces more than fashion. A new monograph published just in time for his brand’s 50th anniversary captures the spirit […]
By Gerrit Terstiege. There is obviously no shortage of extensive, voluminous and richly illustrated books about Dieter Rams and his work. Frankfurt-based design historian Klaus Klemp has now published an […]
By Thomas Wagner. They drive away boredom, they liberate thought and they civilise people. In a book entitled “Die blitzenden Waffen” [English: The Flashing Weapons], philosopher Robert Pfaller explores why […]
By Thomas Wagner. Exhilarating conversations about absent colleagues: the book „architects on architects“ collects dialogues about the significant architects of the past. It proves that personal understanding is better learned […]
By Thomas Wagner. Why is it like that and not like this? Gary Hustwit is a popular documentary director in the design community, a status cemented with Rams in 2018. […]
By Thomas Wagner. Are our technical appliances intentionally made to have a short life? The notion of planned obsolescence alleges that developers and manufacturers deliberately shorten the life of a […]
By Thomas Wagner. The wonder of Riola The documentary film rediscovers a jewel of modern architecture and tells the fantastical story of its creation. At its heart is Cardinal Lercaro, […]
By Thomas Wagner. A monastery for people seeking to build a world. Filmed for the 50th anniversary of the Ulm School of Design, this film by Günther Hörmann and Martin […]
By Thomas Wagner. Rediscovering the magic The “Christian Dior. Couturier du Rêve” exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris inspired the fashion world and the public in equal […]
By Thomas Wagner. Finding responses to situations: he arrived at the Ulm School of Design in 1954 and his name is closely affiliated with the creation of legendary Braun design. […]
Strategic brand management is a key success factor for companies. But there is also an increasing trend for individuals to present themselves as brands – as artists, consultants and/or influencers. […]