Design Training and Institutions in Germany

formgold: Marc Schindler, Ulrich Thomas Schneider, Wolfgang Kreser, Marc Nelson; Architektur-Innenarchitektur-Licht-Design www.formgold.de, Copyright: Designhaus Halle

At Uni Is After Uni – Universities Support Up-and-coming Designers As They Start Their Careers

The transition from a degree course to their first independent work as a designer is the focus of projects at universities such as the University of the Arts (UdK) in Berlin and Giebichenstein Castle in Halle. More ...
Universität der Künste Berlin, Bezalel exhibition, Einsteinufer spring 2010, Copyright: Universität der Künste Berlin

Designing the Future – Design Training in Germany

Apart from classical disciplines such as product or communications design, areas of activity that are still developing, such as game design or interface design, are playing an increasing role. More ...
Fashion illustrations; Copyright: Pforzheim University/fashion degree programme

It Always Starts With A Dream – Fashion Design Training In Germany

Many people starting their studies still associate glitz and glamour with the profession of fashion designer. But as the term “fashion designer” is not regulated, a qualified training course at an established school plays a major role.  More ...
Die Neue Sammlung – The International Design Museum Munich, Photo: Rainer Viertlboeck

Intermediaries between History and the Present Day – a Selection of Design Museums in Germany

At first glance design museums seem to be a contradiction in terms. After all we usually associate the concept of design with something contemporary or innovative, and as such it does not immediately make sense for these future-orientated products to be collected or exhibited in a place of remembrance.  More ...

Design from Germany

Meet the Germans

Travelwriter Rory MacLean talks to Berlin’s “design ambassador” Alexandra Martini.

Monuments of German design

Insights into the world of product design and German everyday culture

Dossier: Communication Design in Germany

Rich Traditions, creativity and high turnover

Fashion Scene in Germany

Articles on recent German fashion trends and topics, designer portraits, projects, links