Design

Brand New Germany

Germany is partner country of the Hong Kong Business of Design Week 2011. The German Design Council is coordinating the participation on behalf of the German government.More ...
Hemp Chair | © Werner Aisslinger / BASF

Moving Away from Authored Design – towards Sustainable Concepts

Whether it is a question of conventional forms and techniques being combined in new ways or advanced production technologies and intelligent materials being used – there are lots of new things to discover in the world of German product design. Close scrutiny is required, however, as this is a long-drawn-out process which is taking place quietly. A review of the year 2011 so far. More ...
ST04 Backenzahn | © e15

German Design Icons

Not everyone in Germany has these items in their home, yet virtually everyone is familiar with them – these milestones of German design. More ...

German Design trends

Articles on recent German trends in design, portraits, projects, links

Dossier: Communication Design in Germany

Rich Traditions, creativity and high turnover