German Designers

At irregular intervals we publish here portraits of internationally renowned designers from Germany.

    The Concept Is the Concept: David Hanauer

    David Hanauer, Photo Franziska Beyer He hasn’t even graduated yet from the College of Design in Karlsruhe, but David Hanauer, 30, is already gaining international attention. With his conceptual designs, he investigates not only the essence of things, but our perception of them. More...

      Design from Germany

      Goethe-Institut Residencies

      Foto: iStockphoto Richard Prudhomme
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      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