Our Mission

Moving Business by Design

The German Design Council brings design and business together. As a charitable foundation, it builds knowledge, connects stakeholders and initiates collaborations on circular solutions and sustainable ways of doing business.

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German Design Graduates 2026

Exhibition: Make It Make Sense

71 graduation projects from 28 universities show how design changes when its tasks reach beyond form and function. On view at Die Neue Sammlung in the Pinakothek der Moderne from 16 October to 29 November 2026.

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Upcoming

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Expert Circle „Design + AI + Law“

Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft FPS
19-11-2026
Frankfurt
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Members Talk by TRILUX

TRILUX
03-12-2026
14:00 - 15:00  
Online
Awards

Awards Show | German Design Award 2027

29-01-2027
Frankfurt am Main

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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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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