Research With Impact

Design Research & Industry Insights

Our studies highlight how design drives innovation, strengthens organisations and creates measurable value. They provide data-driven insights, strategic perspectives and recommendations that support decision-makers across research, business and society.

Latest Publications

2025

Design in Business

Design strengthens strategic decision-making and sharpens orientation in dynamic markets. The study outlines how companies leverage design as a strategic value driver – and where further potential for growth, efficiency and competitiveness emerges.

2025

German Brand Monitor 2026

The German Brand Monitor provides current insights into brand management in an increasingly digital landscape. The study examines trends, benchmarks and success factors that enhance brand resilience and reinforce long-term market relevance.

2024

Design Research in Germany

How effectively is design research positioned in Germany? The study reveals substantial development potential in international comparison. It also demonstrates how design research strengthens design practice and increases companies' innovative capacity in measurable ways.

2012

Growth Driver: Design Focus

Companies with a clear design strategy grow twice as fast as the industry average. Our study “Growth Driver: Design Focus” shows: Focused design increases revenue, innovation, and market position – measurably and sustainably.

(Note: available in German only)

2010

The Beauty of Added Value

Germany’s largest study on the role of design in business success provides hard facts: Over 70 percent of surveyed companies confirm that design increases profitability, market share, and innovation capability. Design is not just about aesthetics – it creates measurable value.

(Note: available in German only)

2010

Design and E-Mobility

E-mobility requires more than technology. It needs design. Our study shows that design determines acceptance, usability, and market success in e-mobility. Design thus becomes a key driver of the mobility transition.

(Note: available in German only)

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Stephan Ott

Director Design Research & Appliance