Our Mission

Moving Business by 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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Awards

Eurobike Award 2026

Frankfurt Fair
24-06-2026
Frankfurt am Main
Awards

Awards Show | German Brand Award 2026

Uber Eats Music Hall
25-06-2026
Berlin
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Members Talk by COR & Narravero

Thomas Rödding (CEO, Narravero) and Leo Lübke (Managing Partner, COR)
09-07-2026
14:00 - 15:00  
Online
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Members Talk by SDN

Prof. Birgit Mager, Service Design Network
03-09-2026
14:00 - 15:00  
Online

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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Photo: Grand Visions © German Design Council

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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© German Design Council

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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Consulting Services

Design Decides. We Advise.

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.

 
Publication

The Major German Brands 2027

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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Subscribe to the newsletter!

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.

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