German Design Council

German Design Council Als Design- und Markeninstanz stärkt der Rat für Formgebung das soziale Bewusstsein für Gestaltung.

The German Design Council builds a bridge between design, business and society. As an international network, it amplifies the strategic power of design, connects companies with research and brings relevant developments into view. From post-war reconstruction to the present day – for more than 70 years, the German Design Council has shaped the development of design quality, innovation and cultural relevance. A story that highlights the history of the German Design Council and how design promotion in Germany creates global impact.

02/10/2026

All eyes on our five German Design Award Newcomer Finalists. 👀

On the second day of the jury session, the five newcomers had the opportunity to pitch their portfolio to a top-notch international jury of 45 design experts.

Who made the biggest impression? You’ll find out at the Awards Show in January. Stay tuned!

These are the finalists of the German Design Award 2027 Newcomer!Fresh, bold, and forward-thinking – each year, the Germ...
02/10/2026

These are the finalists of the German Design Award 2027 Newcomer!

Fresh, bold, and forward-thinking – each year, the German Design Awards honor outstanding talents who shape the future of design with new ideas and perspectives. We champion talents who stand out with exceptional creativity and strong ideas.

The five finalists were nominated through the German Design Graduates 2026 initiative and selected by the Newcomer Jury of the German Design Awards. Congratultions!

👤 Nicole Schönherr ()
👤 Katharina Brackemann (Kata 🌈)
👤 Friedrich Gerlach (FRIEDRICH GERLACH)
👤 Fumino Hasegawa (._umi_)
👤 Benedikt Herzau (benediktherzau)

Over the coming weeks, we will share their projects, personal journeys, and views on the role of young designers today. The winner will be announced at the German Design Awards Show in January 2027.

Newcomers and Gold winners took centre stage on day two of the German Design Awards 2027 jury session. 👥The spotlight wa...
02/10/2026

Newcomers and Gold winners took centre stage on day two of the German Design Awards 2027 jury session. 👥

The spotlight was on the five Newcomer finalists, narrowed down from a strong field of entries spanning Textile & Fashion Design, Communication & Digital Design, and Product & Industrial Design.

Each finalist pitched their portfolio live before the jury cast their votes. The big question: who will be named German Design Award Newcomer of the Year 2027? Stay tuned!

The first day of the German Design Awards 2027 jury session wrapped up with engaging discussions, varied perspectives, a...
01/10/2026

The first day of the German Design Awards 2027 jury session wrapped up with engaging discussions, varied perspectives, and a celebration of global design excellence. 👥

Submissions from 50 countries and 45 international jury members: Over the course of the two-day jury session in Offenbach am Main, all submitted designs were showcased for our independent and interdisciplinary jury to review and determine this year’s winners.

The German Design Awards bring together different disciplines, markets and perspectives on design. And this jury reflects exactly that. Architecture meets product design. Communication design meets new technologies, materials and systems. Different cultures bring different expectations, and different professional backgrounds lead to different questions.

Which projects were the most impressive? Who will receive Gold? Stay tuned!

07/09/2026

Have a first look at our German Design Award Jury Members 2027!

👉 Ready to be evaluated by experts like these? This is your last chance to submit your project!

The Winners of the ICONIC AWARDS 2026 are online 🏆Around 800 entries from more than 45 countries underscore the internat...
24/08/2026

The Winners of the ICONIC AWARDS 2026 are online 🏆

Around 800 entries from more than 45 countries underscore the international significance of the ICONIC AWARDS as a platform for architecture, interior design and product innovation. A total of 45 projects have been honoured as Best of Best.

The award-winning projects show how architecture and design respond to the challenges of the present. They transform existing buildings, develop products as part of the infrastructure and, in interior design, combine spaces for community and retreat with a precise engagement with material, light and use.

👉 Find the gallery with all projects online: https://iconic-awards.com/winner

Don't miss your chance to showcase your projects on an international stage. Winning the German Design Awards is not just...
18/08/2026

Don't miss your chance to showcase your projects on an international stage. Winning the German Design Awards is not just a celebration of success – it opens doors to valuable networks, international presence and additional market opportunities.

👉 Last Chance: Submit your project now!

10/08/2026

Does AI actually need to understand architecture to change it?

In our series „Design Nudges“, we ask the people behind award-winning projects the questions you’re curious about.

This time: Immanuel Koh, architect, professor () and Gold Winner at the German Design Awards with the project „AI Sampling Singapore“. At the intersection of architecture and computer science, Immanuel developed the research project investigating how AI can learn the underlying principles of architecture.

💬 S01 E05: In this episode, Immanuel explains what AI’s real impact is and why soon you don’t need to understand coding in order to code. Hit play to find out!

👉 Your project could be the next Design Nudge. Submit now for the German Design Awards 2027.

Video: Sebastian Heindorff ()

Great News: Our Summer Special Is Here! ☀️Register your project for the German Design Awards 2027 by 7 August and save o...
22/07/2026

Great News: Our Summer Special Is Here! ☀️

Register your project for the German Design Awards 2027 by 7 August and save on your registration fee: EUR 390 instead of 490.

What awaits you?

👥 Become part of an international network and benefit from extensive communication as well as global media partnerships.
🌎 Join designers from 60 countries who compete for recognition every year.
🏆 Show what you've achieved and celebrate your success at the Awards Show
🤝 By participating, you help fund initiatives by German Design Council Foundation that promote emerging talent and strengthen the future of design.

Now is the right time to put your project on an international stage. We look forward to receiving your submission!

Das war der German Brand Award 2026 🏆 Ein letzter Rückblick auf das zehnjährige Jubiläum des German Brand Award 2026 ...
09/07/2026

Das war der German Brand Award 2026 🏆

Ein letzter Rückblick auf das zehnjährige Jubiläum des German Brand Award 2026 – und wir sind immernoch überwältigt von der Energie dieses Tages.

Mit rund 800 Gästen aus Marken- und Unternehmensführung, einem vollgepackten Programm der German Brand Convention und knapp 4 Stunden Bühnenshow mit allen Gewinner\*innen hat der German Brand Award sein bislang größtes Kapitel geschrieben.

Den Höhepunkt des Abends bildete die Award Show mit Gala-Dinner. Es wurden 488-mal Winner, 68-mal Gold und 13-mal Best of Best für herausragende Markenarbeiten und die Teams dahinter verliehen. Mit dieser Bilanz setzte die zehnte Ausgabe des German Brand Award einen neuen Maßstab für die Würdigung exzellenter Markenführung im deutschsprachigen Raum.

Aus einem Branchentreff ist eine Plattform geworden, die mit 18 teilnehmenden Nationen größer, internationaler und inhaltlich tiefer aufgestellt ist als je zuvor. 🎉

👉 Den Nachbericht zum Jubiläum mit noch mehr Impressionen findet ihr auf unserer Website: German-Brand-Award.com

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