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.

How is 3D printing technology revolutionising the industry?

Design Perspectives Podcast

In the new Design Perspectives Podcast, personalities from design, brand management and architecture reveal in inspiring conversations how they use design to drive transformation, sustainability and economic success.

 

Episode 3 – How is 3D printing technology revolutionising the industry?

In this episode, Tina Schlingmann, Head of Sales at EOS, takes us into the world of industrial 3D printing. She explains how the technology works and its benefits, particularly in terms of sustainability and efficiency.

>> The podcast is held in German.

 

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Circular Design Clinic

First Circular Design Clinic

A new format by German Design Council x Indeed Innovation

How circular is your design? That’s exactly what we want to explore with you—hands-on. Join us for the first Circular Design Clinic on 27th November in Hamburg. This new event format gives participants the chance to bring their own product and assess its circular potential. You'll have the opportunity to exchange ideas and engage in discussions with representatives from Lufthansa Technik, Tchibo, Johnson & Johnson, and many more exciting guests.

 

When: 27 November 9 am to 6 pm
Where: Schopenstehl 15, 20095 Hamburg

 

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Circular Design Summit 2025

Circular Design Summit 2025

Rethinking the Economy

The circular economy starts with design!


The Circular Design Summit 2025 brings together top innovators from business, industry, and design, all with a shared goal: combining economic success with environmental sustainability.

 

Discover how circular design – the heart of the circular economy – is transforming industries, and learn how you can play a key role in shaping this change. Through inspiring masterclasses and keynotes, you’ll explore cutting-edge solutions and have the chance to connect with leading experts from a range of sectors. Be part of the movement and help us shape the future!

 

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Collaborations in Design

CUMULUS ASSOCIATION

We are delighted to be part of the global community of the Cumulus Association. The organisation sees itself as a dynamic ecosystem that promotes knowledge exchange and collaboration in art and design, as well as research and practice. Our membership was approved by the Board at the "Preferences in Design" conference in Budapest a few days ago, alongside other international universities and design institutions. We are contributing our international network of newcomers and are looking forward to future collaborations.

 

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Tassilo von Grolmann

2.000 books for the Design Library!

Tassilo von Grolman

A generous donation from product designer Tassilo von Grolman has given our design library a new addition! The donation contains around 2.000 books - including rare editions and a large collection of design publications from Japan, which von Grolman acquired at auction during his many travels.
For us, this is a gift of incredible value that is in the best of hands here. The books are currently being catalogued by our librarian and will soon be accessible to the public.


The foundation's own library offers a comprehensive and valuable knowledge platform on all aspects of design and its neighbouring fields. Thanks to continuous updating, in-depth cataloguing and rarities from the collection, e.g. from the 1950s and 1960s, it has become a valuable and appreciated place for experts and design enthusiasts.


> Tassilo von Grolman and Lutz Dietzold (CEO German Design Council) in the design library

 

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Walk The Talk

New dates

We have new dates for you with exciting topics - take a look, remember and register now!


Our popular format Walk The Talk is an exclusive online event for our foundation members. In this format, we facilitate a short and content-rich exchange on the topics of brand, digitalisation, design and innovation. Guests from well-known names in industry and business give a keynote speech and then answer the participants' questions.
 

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Issue 2024 - connect. collaborate. continue.

The Major German Brands - Available now!

This year's edition is now available and was presented in a festive setting at the Design Gala at Soho House in Berlin.


In this year's edition "The Major German brands - connect. collaborate. continue." we draw attention to the increasing relevance of knowledge-networked and collaborative approaches in transformation. In this way, industries often open up into new spaces and open up far-reaching opportunities for brands today. The focus of the eleventh volume is on brands that position themselves for the future in a solution-oriented way and dare to approach transformations with an open mind.

 

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Frankfurt is World Design Capital '26!

And The German Design Council is Partner

The World Design Organization™ (WDO), based in Montreal, Canada, announced that Frankfurt and the RheinMain Region will become World Design Capital for the year 2026.


Frankfurt RheinMain was nominated with the content concept Design for Democrcacy. Atmospheres for a better life, along with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was one of the two finalists selected by the WDO's international committee, which represents all continents, and prevailed with its concept.


The German Design Council is a partner of the initiative and, together with the implementation company under the direction of Prof. Matthias Wagner K, is delighted about the well-deserved project award.

 

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The third german design debate

70 years of the German Design Council!

2023 is the anniversary year

»70 Years of the German Design Council – 70 Years of Design Culture«


The celebration of the 70th anniversary of the German Design Council took place on June 22. 2023 in the Paulskirche in Frankfurt. It was celebrated traditionally celebrated with the international event Third German Design Debate "Creating Community", which was also open to the public.


The event is designed to promote collaborations and interdisciplinary interdisciplinary networking, which are playing an increasingly important role in design increasingly important role for design processes. Speakers from design, business, science, politics and culture were again expected, science, politics and culture. This time the speakers were


Francesca Bria
Kate Crawford
Sunny Dolat
Hartmut Esslinger
John Maeda


Recordings of the Third German Design Debate - Creating Community is available on our website and on our Youtube channel.
 

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Studies and reports

Reports and Studies

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"The Value of Design"

Here you will find a compilation of reports and studies from recent years that deal with this topic.

 

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ndion.de, the content platform of the German Design Council, curates relevant content at the interfaces of design, brand and innovation. Inspiring interviews with designers and portraits of renowned design studios provide insights into international trends, with a focus on artificial intelligence, circular design and the role of design as a business factor.

Press

In our press area you will find all current press releases from all our fields of activity.

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