Join the German Design Council – Where Design Shapes Transformation
The German Design Council Foundation
The Foundation
We are the international network for design-driven companies, brand leadership, innovation and transformation. Our members benefit from global connections and expertise in circular design and sustainable brand management.
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Become a Member
For you, good design is a decisive factor in long-term success. Your brand management is defined by clarity, impact and a confident sense of direction. You create innovations that shift markets. And you approach transformation with intent. Moving Business by Design. – Become part of our German Design Council Foundation, Germany’s leading institution for companies that recognise design as a driver of sustainable development. And generate meaningful value along the way.
Foundation Members
At the heart of our foundation are our members, who recognise the value of design and use it for economic transformation. Today, our foundation comprises over 300 companies – from start-ups and medium-sized businesses to global corporations.
Show How Your Brand Shapes the Future
Present your values and vision, and show how your story brings responsibility and impact together. With your contribution to The Major German Brands. Each edition highlights a current thematic focus – from circular design to transformation to business impact.
Events for Members
Design gains momentum when people connect. Our formats foster dialogue, knowledge exchange and fresh perspectives. Which themes spark ideas today, which encounters will move you forward?
Presidium
Strategic direction grows from clear responsibility. The Presidium of the German Design Council defines the guiding principles for the Foundation’s development, sets thematic priorities and strengthens the role of design in societal transformation. Who shapes the agenda, who defines the next steps? Discover the Presidium.
