“Gute Form” 1965:How a London exhibition shaped the self-Image of German design Sixty years ago, the German Design Council presented “Gute Form” (Good Design) in London for the first time – an exhibition that would leave a lasting impression on the international… December 08, 2025
Design & InnovationHow Design Drives Transformation? Insights from the Expert Circle at BLANCO The 2025 Expert Circle Design & Innovation at BLANCO demonstrated how design acts as a strategic driver for corporate transformation, innovation and brand strength. The discussions… October 29, 2025
Study: Brand Leadership 2026What Defines Strong Brands: Key Insights from the German Brand Monitor 2026 The German Brand Monitor 2026 highlights how well-managed brands enhance enterprise value, drive growth and build resilience. The study identifies significant opportunities for brand… October 29, 2025
Design Insights @ BASFSustainability as a Key Material Property How sustainable are materials? And how can they shape future-proof product design? This question was at the centre of our latest edition of Design Insights, the event series that offers new… September 19, 2025
Circular Design Summit 2026Meet the Expert Committee – Circular Design Summit 2026 Five leading sustainability experts from business, design and industry ensure the content quality of the Circular Design Summit 2026 to make you experience the key impulses for the circular… September 18, 2025
Dieter Rams receives the WDO World Design Medal 2025 Dieter Rams is being honoured for his defining influence on international industrial design. With his consistent design philosophy, he has set standards for sustainable and responsible… September 12, 2025
Maison&Objet Paris 2025We’ll be there! In Paris, the international interior and design community comes together – and we play an active role in shaping the program. At MAISON&OBJET 2025, we present German design perspectives… August 27, 2025
Press releasePress releaseICONIC AWARDS 2025Die Preisträger*innen stehen fest Der German Design Council hat die Gewinner*innen der ICONIC AWARDS 2025 bekanntgegeben. Das neu konzipierte, disziplinübergreifende Format prämiert herausragende Leistungen in Architektur,… August 26, 2025
DARE TO DESIGN 2025Spaces of Care premieres at MAKK Cologne The central annual exhibition of the German Design Graduates (GDG) will open on 3 September at the Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (MAKK). Dare to Design – Spaces of Care presents 45… August 25, 2025
Designing Identity Beyond BordersIn Memory of Peter Schmidt We bid farewell to Peter Schmidt – a designer who shaped the visual identity of brands and institutions for decades. A Foundation Member of the German Design Council since 2013, he leaves… July 25, 2025
Packaging reimagined:The winners of the Model Young Package 2024 have been announced More than 400 submissions demonstrate the strong influence the next generation is already having on packaging design. At the international Model Young Package 2024 competition outstanding… June 25, 2025
German Design Council Modernises Award Websites Relaunch for the German Brand Award, German Innovation Award and German Design Award websites. The new platforms offer clearer structures, improved accessibility and future-ready technology.… June 16, 2025
Shaving With PurposeFoundation Member Mühle celebrates 80 years For 80 years, MÜHLE has stood for exceptional wet shaving, artisanal precision, and distinctive, brand-defining “Made in Germany” design. As a foundation member of the German Design Council,… June 12, 2025
German Design Awards 2026:International Call for Entries Now Open The German Design Awards 2026 open their international submission phase, spotlighting outstanding achievements in product design, communication design and architecture. The jury evaluates… April 29, 2025
Rethinking the EconomyWhy we need to rethink economics The recap of our first Circular Design Summit highlights how clearly experts outlined the urgent need for a genuine circular economy: recycling alone is not enough – binding regulations, new… March 13, 2025
Two ICONIC AWARDS turn into one strong platform By uniting the two ICONIC AWARDS formats, we are strengthening a platform that brings architecture, interior design and product innovation even closer together from 2025 onwards. The new… March 04, 2025
German Design Award 2025:Unveiling the ‘Design in Business’ study The German Design Council presented the findings of its latest study, Design in Business, to the public for the first time during the German Design Award 2025 Show on 7 February. February 07, 2025
Our new study "Design in business" shows:Design Is a Strategic Driver of Business Value How does design impact a company’s competitiveness and capacity for innovation? The new study “Design in Business” by the German Design Council delivers clear answers – and demonstrates that… February 05, 2025
Pioneers in Brand ManagementInterbrand Turns 50 For five decades, our member Interbrand has shaped international brand leadership. From developing new valuation methods to creating transformative programmes for leading brands, the… December 06, 2024
„Always better“Miele celebrates 125 years of quality and innovation Since 1899, our member Miele has developed high-quality household appliances that combine longevity, repairability and energy efficiency. The company’s 125th anniversary highlights how… November 28, 2024
Out Now!The Major German Brands 2025 Our latest edition of The Major German Brands 2025 offers a comprehensive insight into the German brand landscape, showing how circular design and transformative approaches are shaping the… November 07, 2024
Our study reveals:German Design Research has significant room for improvement Germany is not yet fully tapping into the potential of design research. This is the key finding of a new study published by the German Design Council. Structural deficits and limited… November 07, 2024
German Design Award 2025:Finalists for “Newcomer of the Year” announced The five finalists for the German Design Award’s "Newcomer of the Year" prize have been selected. From a pool of 187 portfolios submitted by over 35 universities across categories such as… October 31, 2024
German Design Graduates:Exhibition at the Dutch Design Week 2024 At the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, the German Design Graduates will present 21 selected projects by graduates from renowned German universities, running from 19 to 27 October 2024. Under… October 09, 2024
Showcasing architecture in the perfect lightFoundation member ERCO celebrates 90 years ERCO developes lighting solutions that precisely illuminate architecture and set international standards. The company’s 90th anniversary underscores how it has advanced its LED-based… September 24, 2024
Furniture? A matter of the heart!COR celebrates a double anniversary COR combines high-quality design with skilled craftsmanship since 1954, celebrating 70 years of COR and 60 years of CONSETTA as key milestones in German furniture design. The company shows… July 24, 2024
Founded out of design40 years Serien Lighting Our foundation member, lighting design pioneer serien.lighting, celebrates 40 years of design expertise. At the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt, the company presents an exhibition that… April 01, 2024
Tassilo von GrolmanDonation to the Design Library A generous donation from Tassilo von Grolman expands the German Design Council’s Design Library by around 2,000 books. The publications from his international career reflect central… February 08, 2024
70 Years of the German Design Council – 70 Years of Design Culture On the occasion of its 70th anniversary, the German Design Council invites you on Thursday, June 22, 2023, to its international event “Creating Community. The Third German Design Debate.” in… May 16, 2023
