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Companies, agencies, designers and architects worldwide: The German Design Awards 2027 are now open for submissions. Don't miss your chance to showcase your projects on an international stage. The awards are looking for design that understands context, refines processes and delivers impact. Guided by the principle of "Connecting Global Excellence", they bring diverse perspectives into […]
A binational project brings together German and Dutch designers to work collaboratively on current social, economic and cultural issues. From 14 to 28 June, the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt am Main is hosting the pop-up exhibition Form Follows Friendship, a project by the German Design Council developed in collaboration with the diplomatic network of the […]
The award that makes brand success visible. The German Brand Awards are one of the leading brand competitions in the German-speaking world. Since 2016, they have honoured excellence in holistic brand management – strategic, creative and impactful. Winning means showing what makes a brand truly strong today: clarity, relevance and team spirit. Learn more: https://www.german-brand-award.com/en/ […]
Module is an open-air festival featuring selected concerts, DJ sets, audiovisual performances, engaging talks, and workshops. It transforms the Kulturcampus Frankfurt into a weekend full of sound, design, and discourse around pop culture. Under the theme Design for Democracy, the Module asks how design and culture can contribute to inclusive, vibrant and accessible public spaces for all. Music, visual […]
The Service Design Network has announced that registration for the Service Design Global Conference 2026(SDGC26) is officially open! In 2026, they are bringing the international Service Design community to Germany, gathering both in-person in Wiesbaden, in the vibrant Frankfurt RheinMain region, and online for our virtual attendees. "We are especially proud to organize this landmark event in […]
During the three-day World Design Policy Days, the World Design Policy Conference 2026 will serve as a global meeting place for design, politics and science to establish design as a catalyst for social and political challenges. The conference in Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, and Offenbach is divided into the thematic areas of politics, administration and attitude. The […]
The Network of Cities Meeting aims to offer political decision-makers in the region an exclusive preview of the results of WDC 2026, while also engaging them in dialogue with other previous World Design Capitals. More to come. WDO Member: WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
The concluding highlight of the WDC year 2026 in Frankfurt RheinMain will be the Convocation Ceremony. In a festive ceremony, the title will be handed over to the next World Design Capital, Busan, South Korea. More to come. WDO Member: WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
