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Strong design and strong brands belong together. This belief unites us and all our members of the foundation German Design Council, no matter what sector they operate in. The network of the German Design Council consists of 330 renowned companies and individuals in different areas of the design-relevant industry.
Showcasing architecture in the perfect light
Foundation member ERCO celebrates 90 years
Light is essential. Light is poetic. Light creates atmosphere. Since 1934, Erco has been providing perfect lighting. Initially, the company, founded in Lüdenscheid, Westphalia, and still family-owned today, only produced parts for luminaires. Shortly afterward, it began manufacturing complete household lamps. From the 1960s onwards, ERCO evolved into the leading company for architectural lighting in Europe. Without them, landmarks like Milan Cathedral, the German Chancellery, and Sydney's Central Station would be left in the shadows. Since 2015, ERCO has been the first traditional lighting manufacturer with a product range entirely based on LED technology. This shows that the Sauerland family business is also at the forefront of energy-saving within its market segment.
90 years of ERCO – congratulations on your anniversary!
Furniture? A matter of the heart!
COR celebrates a double anniversary
Combining outstanding design with solid and durable craftsmanship: COR is one of the few German furniture manufacturers that has impressively managed this since its beginnings, while also remaining economically successful. For COR (Latin for heart), living is a matter of the heart. Attractive design, high-quality materials, and the work of experienced hands have guaranteed long-lasting furniture of the highest quality since the company was founded in 1954.
The 'Conseta' sofa, designed in 1964 by interior designer and COR employee Friedrich W. Möller, has become the greatest success in the history of the Westphalian company. At the time, it was one of the very first modular furniture programmes. Even after 60 years, this modern classic remains virtually unchanged in the collection. The CORever initiative ensures that this centrepiece, as well as all other aging COR furniture, is repaired or refurbished so that nothing stands in the way of sustainability and future anniversaries.
70 years of COR, 60 years of Conseta - congratulations on the double anniversary!
Companies
![[Translate to Englisch:] Stiftungsmitglied Interstuhl Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG](/fileadmin/gdc/upload/images/Stifterlogos/Interstuhl_logo.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Interstuhl Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG"){kind=logo}
![[Translate to Englisch:] Schwarzelose](/fileadmin/gdc/upload/images/Stifterlogos/schwarzelose.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Schwarzelose")
![[Translate to Englisch:] Stiftungsmitglied Serien Raumleuchten GmbH](/fileadmin/gdc/upload/images/Stifterlogos/serien_raumleuchten-logo.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Serien Raumleuchten GmbH"){kind=logo}
![[Translate to Englisch:] Stiftungsmitglied Ca Go Bike](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/f/csm_rat-fuer-formgebung-mitglied-ca-go_de_79bfb3ccee.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Ca Go Bike")
Persons
Mr Olaf Barski
Mr Christoph Burkardt
Mr Kai Ehlert
Prof. Dr. Gerdum Enders
Mrs Barbara Friedrich
Prof. Achim Heine
Mr Jörg Heithoff
Mr Albrecht Hotz
Mr Armin Illion
Mr Michael Knuf
Mr Stephan Koziol
Prof. Stefan Lengyel
Prof. Hansjerg Maier-Aichen
Mr Reiner Moll
Mr Nils Holger Moormann
Prof. h.c. Dr. h.c. Peter Pfeiffer (Honorary member)
Prof. Dr. h.c. Dieter Rams (Honorary member)
Mr Christian Sieger
Prof. Dr. h.c. Erik Spiekermann
Mr Eckhard Tischer
Mr Philipp Thonet
Mr Roland Wagner
Prof. Dr. Othmar Wickenheiser