With the theme "Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a better life", Frankfurt RheinMain holds the title of World Design Capital® 2026. This is the accompanying book. Text in English and German.
"This book traces the legacy of the Department Building at the Ulm School of Design .... Today, the open spirit of Ulm feels more urgent than ever …" (Georg Vrachliotis, Head of the Architecture Department, TU Delft).
A Yoyo is a simple object, yes, but one that invites bold questions, material experiments, and conceptual freedom. Text in English and Chinese.
Forty international projects in six categories present the most innovative and forward-looking solutions, whose contribution to building culture development is clearly evident. Text in English and German.
Future-orientated and exceptional design performances are at the centre of the International Design Award Baden-Württemberg Focus Open 2025. This yearbook presents all the award-winning products. Text in English and German.
How can design studies be made more practical? How can, for example, innovation, creativity, sustainability or resilience become an everyday part of training events? Text in English and German.
The world is in motion – and live communication along with it. There is particularly positive movement in the field of sustainability, with great transformation pressure and noticeably growing awareness. Text in English and German
The book reflects the design model as the basis for future concepts, as a collector’s item in a museum and in its actual function as a planning and work tool for designers and model builders. Text in English and German.