Who We Are
The Foundation German Design Council was formed in 1953, driven by the BDI (Federation of German Industries) and by resolution of the German Parliament, to meet the increasing demand from business, politics and research for information on the subject of design.
What We Do
Today, the German Design Council is one of the world’s leading competence centres for communication and knowledge transfer in the field of design. The circle of members currently comprises more than 300 companies, who together employ over 3 million people.
Events
"Dare to Design. German Design Graduates 2024" by German Design Council
The exhibition “Dare to Design” at the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt am Main presents the most outstanding works by graduates of German universities. They provide deep insights into their work and show promising solutions for tackling the major challenges of our time – climate change, political radicalization, gender equality... read more
German Innovation Awards 2025
The Award for Innovative Solutions.
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German Brand Awards 2025
The Awards for successful brands.
Conquer the stage!
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Circular Design Summit 2025
Circular Design Summit 2025 Rethinking the Economy read more