Who We Are
The German Design Council is Germany’s leading authority on design. Since 1953. As a thought leader in the field, we are committed to realising the potential of design for a sustainable future. We connect business with design – for circular design, transformation, and economic success.
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.
Further Information
Our international awards discover and honour the best companies, designers and brand strategists. Whether German Design Awards, German Brand Awards, German Innovation Awards or ICONIC AWARDS: the awards organised by the German Design Council are held in high regard around the globe and far beyond the confines of the industry. Participation underscores companies and designers’ commitment to excellence while the awards provide them with a valuable marketing tool to position their products even more successfully in the market. The reach of our press and communication measures, our publications and exhibitions offer winners an exclusive stage and put their best performance in the public spotlight.
Events
ICONIC Awards 2025 – Registration Period
Pioneering architecture. Holistic interior design. Innovative products. Everything on one platform... read more
Circular Design Summit 2025
Circular Design Summit 2025 Rethinking the Economy read more
Circular Design Summit 2025. Rethinking the Economy
The Circular Design Summit brings together leading minds from business, industry, and design. Discover how Circular Design is driving the transformation of the economy and how you can be a part of this development... read more
German Innovation Award – Awards Ceremony
The German Innovation Award provides a platform for innovative solutions and shows where innovations can take us... read more
German Brand Award – Awards Ceremony
Comprehensive. Expert. Impartial.
The German Brand Awards present outstanding brand successes and enable a transparent and independent assessment by a renowned jury. Clear and accessible criteria emphasise the neutrality of the award. More than 1,200 entries submitted testify to the huge amount of interest generated by this prize for excellence in brand management. read more