A new generation of designers, undertakers and start-ups is rethinking the end of life, offering paper urns, natural burials in cocoons and mourning spaces resembling artist studios. Death is increasingly being approached with intention — individually, […]
How ecological was the Bauhaus? The new exhibition ‘Bauhaus Ecologies’ challenges common narratives of modernism and reveals how closely art, science and nature were already intertwined at the historic Bauhaus. It offers surprisingly relevant impulses for […]
In the second part of our feature on circular materials, we look at rigid and flexible materials. Developed from components such as sawdust, fungal structures, building rubble or discarded plastic, they are beginning to change our […]
Goodbye microplastics: In the first part of our special feature on circular materials, we focus on bio-based fibres, yarns and fabrics for fashion and interiors, which are seen as promising alternatives to organic cotton and linen. […]
How can design make our society more sustainable and inclusive? The German Design Council’s conference ‘Gesellschaft gestalten!‘ (engl. Shaping Society!) presented exciting approaches and innovative solutions. The recording of the event is now available on YouTube! […]
Strong brands provide guidance, reassurance and identity. But brand leadership is evolving: brands are taking on more responsibility than ever before, becoming enablers of change. We spoke to selected jury members of the German Brand Award […]
