Event: Circular Design Summit 2026

Thinking Circular, Shaping Futures

The Circular Design Summit 2026 connects you with leading thinkers who are reimagining economic systems and driving transformation. Together, we shape models that preserve resources, strengthen economic resilience and build long-term future readiness.

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Study "Design in Business"

How Design Drives Business Transformation

Our study, “Design in Business,” analyses how companies utilise design to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and lead cultural transformation. Evidence that design drives measurable success.

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The Major German Brands 2027

driving business by design.

The 2027 edition highlights brands that see design not as an add-on, but as a strategic driver. The Major German Brands showcases the success stories of companies that demonstrate what becomes possible when design propels business models forward.

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Mission

Moving Businessby Design

The German Design Council is Germany’s leading authority on design. Since 1953. As a thought leader in the field, we are committed to realising the potential of design for a sustainable future. We connect business with design – for circular design, transformation, and economic success.

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Independent Since 1953

As a non-profit foundation, established by the German Bundestag, we promote design as a cultural and economic factor. Free from individual interests.

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Bridge Between Business & Design

Over 330 member companies benefit from our cross-sector network and from our role as a bridge between industry and the creative economy.

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Shaping Tomorrow by Design

We drive the future of design with circular principles, AI and transformative innovation for a sustainable tomorrow.

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Showcasing Design Excellence

Our awards and support programmes make design excellence visible and offer young talents a platform.

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Upcoming

Partner Event

Maison&Objet Paris

16/01/2026
09:00 - 22:00  o'clock
Maison&Objet, Paris
Awards

Awards Show | German Design Award 2026

06/02/2026
13:00  o'clock
Fair, Frankfurt am Main
Event

Ambiente Designer Day 2026

07.02.2026
11:00 - 17:32  o'clock
Hall 4 Level 0 Room Europa
Messe Frankfurt
Event

Circular Design Clinic

24/03/2026
09:00  o'clock
Stuttgart
Consulting Services

Leveraging Design Strategically

Teaser: We support you with strategic consulting, process and design expertise, and a strong partner network. Our goal is to translate design into value creation, innovation and transformation.

Knowledge

The Design Library

Teaser: Our Design Library gives you access to one of the most extensive collections of international design literature – from specialist books and journals to rare historical sources. It supports in-depth research and helps you apply design history to today’s questions.

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Discover how design strengthens organisations – in our monthly newsletter. We share insights from events, research and our international network, along with updates on key programmes for our foundation members. The newsletter keeps you connected to developments in design, brand strategy and innovation that support clarity, collaboration and long-term economic success.