Events for
foundation members
Our members of the foundation German Design Council can take part in exclusive events. These include the Design + Innovation expert group, at which the host company offers valuable insights into its work. Brand managers get together for a frank discussion of real-world case studies on the Brand Management expert group.
There are the following working groups:
Current dates at a glance.
Brand Management expert group
The Brand Management expert group is open to those responsible for design, corporate design and brands at manufacturing companies that are members of the German Design Council. This is where those responsible for brands discuss practical examples at eye level or introduce best-practice examples. Participants become acquainted with the company hosting the event, while receiving valuable insight into the respective design and brand strategy.
The meetings are hosted by different foundation members each time and occur once or twice a year.
Glen Dimplex Thermal Solutions, Kulmbach, Germany
Behind Glen Dimplex Thermal Solutions (GDTS) is the family-run Glen Dimplex Group from Dublin in Ireland, founded by Martin Naughton in 1973 and now a global market leader for electric heating solutions and domestic appliances.
Schedule to be confirmed.
Erwin Hymer Group, Bad Waldsee, Germany
The Erwin Hymer Group unites numerous caravan and motor home manufacturers, accessory specialists as well as rental and financing services under one roof.
Schedule and new date to be announced.
Design + Innovation expert group
The Design + Innovation expert group is an informal communication forum for all member companies of the German Design Council. The focus is on cross-industry networking and exchange. Participants gain interesting insights into the host company and discuss current challenges in the field of design and innovation. Company tours and impulse lectures round off the proven event format.
The half-day meetings take place twice a year with various foundation members.
markilux GmbH + Co. KG, Emsdetten
Almost 50 years ago markilux began experimenting with materials, colours and shapes to give the awning product an attractive design. markilux does not chase after short-lived trends. Rather, it is more a matter of constantly refining the design, experimenting with new materials and substances. markilux will continue to use this philosophy to move away from the mainstream and develop awning models whose design will still appeal tomorrow.
Schedule and new date to be announced.
Branding + Design Right expert group
This expert group discusses current changes in case law and their effects on day-to-day work. In addition, the event format offers the opportunity to bring in one's own questions and discuss them not only with a specialist expert but also with colleagues from the circle of founders.
BRP Renaud und Partner mbB
BRP Renaud and Partner have been successfully representing and advising national and international clients since 1977. They specialize in advising clients on corporate law.
Schedule:
During the meeting, updates will be given on highly relevant topics - from DSGVO to Brexit. Furthermore, information will be provided on employee invention law and patent strategies, on dos and don'ts of social media marketing and new developments in case law.
New date to be announced.
Manufacture + Craft expert group
With exemplary in-house production depth and consummate designs Mühle has developed into one of the world's leading providers of high-quality accessories for wet shaving. The business has been owner-managed – now in the third generation – since 1945. Their actions are driven by an affinity with nature and a desire for the very highest quality. Expert know-how and pioneering spirit flow into every product, whether it be a handcrafted unique item or serially produced goods.
Schedule and new date to be announced.
Design + Art expert group
Many brand-conscious companies regard their commitment to art and culture as an important part of their corporate culture. The reasons for motivation and implementation examples are as impressive as they are exciting - they should be deepened in the working group. The target group of the Design + Art Working Group are art-loving managing directors, owners, design and brand managers.
Dates to come
Design Forum DX — DAX
DX — DAX is a design forum of the German Design Council, it was founded in September 2017 and is concerned with all aspects of the digital transformation.
Dates to come
