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. Social involvement is increasing, many seek to
forge a sense of community and solidarity with their projects and
to call for diversity, democracy and tolerance. At the same time,
new technologies such as artificial intelligence are driving the
developments forwards, extending not only the possibilities but
also the challenges.
With the theme "Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a
better life", Frankfurt RheinMain holds the title of World Design
Capital® 2026. Our motto "Let us design how we want to live"
is an invitation to actively participate in shaping our living spaces
and our democracy. Design has the power to shape collective
processes, develop inclusive solutions and bring about social
change. Ten guest authors address the ten fields of action of
"Design for Democracy": Construction & Housing, Consumption,
Culture & Media, Education, Health, Industry, Mobility, Public
Space, Sport, Work.
Whether it is about the revitalisation of entire districts or the seasonal
restructuring of individual sales spaces, the topics of reuse
and “further development” of existing buildings are becoming
increasingly relevant throughout the retail industry. The creative
repurposing of empty department stores and parking blocks
makes use of space and resources. Exceptional concepts are presented
in this yearbook. The author and architect Dr. Jons Messedat
has been teaching the subject of Construction and Space at
HAWK Hildesheim since 2016. He is an expert in the international
retail design and corporate architecture scene.
Design models are an integral part of the design process, as
prototypes and providers of ideas for those products that are
later launched on the market as serial and mass goods. However,
working with models is an interdisciplinary undertaking:
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
Future-orientated and exceptional design performances are
at the centre of the International Design Award Baden-Württemberg
Focus Open 2024, one of the most renowned German
design competitions with an international orientation. This yearbook
presents all the award-winning products. The winners
come from fields including investment goods, healthcare, bathrooms,
kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, consumer electronics,
leisure, building technology, public design, communication
design, mobility, service design and materials & surfaces.
Design models are an integral part of the design process, as
prototypes and providers of ideas for those products that are
later launched on the market as serial and mass goods. However,
working with models is an interdisciplinary undertaking:
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
With the theme "Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a
better life", Frankfurt RheinMain holds the title of World Design
Capital® 2026. Our motto "Let us design how we want to live"
is an invitation to actively participate in shaping our living spaces
and our democracy. Design has the power to shape collective
processes, develop inclusive solutions and bring about social
change. Ten guest authors address the ten fields of action of
"Design for Democracy": Construction & Housing, Consumption,
Culture & Media, Education, Health, Industry, Mobility, Public
Space, Sport, Work.
Future-orientated and exceptional design performances are
at the centre of the International Design Award Baden-Württemberg
Focus Open 2024, one of the most renowned German
design competitions with an international orientation. This yearbook
presents all the award-winning products. The winners
come from fields including investment goods, healthcare, bathrooms,
kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, consumer electronics,
leisure, building technology, public design, communication
design, mobility, service design and materials & surfaces.
Whether it is about the revitalisation of entire districts or the seasonal
restructuring of individual sales spaces, the topics of reuse
and “further development” of existing buildings are becoming
increasingly relevant throughout the retail industry. The creative
repurposing of empty department stores and parking blocks
makes use of space and resources. Exceptional concepts are presented
in this yearbook. The author and architect Dr. Jons Messedat
has been teaching the subject of Construction and Space at
HAWK Hildesheim since 2016. He is an expert in the international
retail design and corporate architecture scene.
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. Social involvement is increasing, many seek to
forge a sense of community and solidarity with their projects and
to call for diversity, democracy and tolerance. At the same time,
new technologies such as artificial intelligence are driving the
developments forwards, extending not only the possibilities but
also the challenges.
This opulent photo book is dedicated to the Anna-Seiler-Haus
in Bern. The new sixteen-storey building forms the centrepiece
– also known as the Coeur de l'île – of the Inselspital, which is
visible from afar in the cityscape. In general, visual relationships
play a decisive role in orientation within the building and
localisation in the urban context. The photographer HGEsch
has succeeded in staging the collaborative work of the three
architectural firms in a magnificent way across all scales, with
surprising glimpses of details, views into and out of the neighbourhood
and brilliant panoramic shots with the Bernese Alps on the horizon.Search inside (pdf)
When it comes to sustainable brand presentations, the ques-tion is no longer whether we can conserve resources and build green, but how! Sustainability has become a must. But to make circular brand spaces a reality, everyone – from exhibitors to designers to visitors – needs to pull in the same direction.
The new issue of the Brand Experience & Trade Fair Design Annual features successful examples that demonstrate an
intentional approach to people and the environment – and
are inspiring to boot.Editor Janina Poesch is a qualified architect, trained journalist and freelance author of numerous publications on the topics of the future, scenography and (brand) communication in space. She teaches Brand Spaces at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and greatly appreciates the common thread in (brand) stories – the PLOT …Search inside (pdf)
50 international projects in five categories present the most
innovative and forward-looking solutions, whose contribution
to building culture development is clearly evident. The focus
is on all the relevant themes of transformation development:
use of resources, circular processes, biodiversity etc. The editors
take a comprehensive look at current developments in
the building sector and inspire novelty. With InteriorPark., they
have been driving sustainable developments in the building
sector forwards since 2010.Search inside (pdf)
The office complex in Karlsruhe is considered as Tadao Ando’s
first urban design in Germany. The publication provides exclusive insights into the creation and planning of the building.
Architecture photographs and building plans show Ando’s
design formula: reduction to the essentials, exposed concrete on the scale of the tatami mats, strict geometries, precision and refined detail give the building its characteristic touch.
The architect and client agreed on creating an aesthetic and
energy-efficient building that meets the latest technical standards and offers the employees the best working conditions.Search inside (PDF)
The founder and patron Reinhard Ernst planned a home for his unique collection; the city of Wiesbaden provided a site in the heart of the city and the Japanese star architect Fumihiko Maki delivered the plans. The result is the Museum Reinhard Ernst for abstract art, an architectural gem, but also a building open to the public and a magnet for the international art public alike. The author Prof. Dr. Falk Jaeger is a building historian and works as an architecture critic and publicist in Berlin. He writes for major daily newspapers, specialist media and has published more than 40 books about architecture, urban development and monument preservation.
Clay is the most widely used industrial plasticine in the world.
The automotive industry, in particular, depends on 3D-clay
models. Now, the first ever practical textbook on working professionally
with industrial styling clay has arrived (in partnership
with the manufacturer STAEDTLER). In this book, the author,
a former design modeler in the automotive industry and
current teacher at Selb Technical College, compiles his extensive
knowledge on the topic of clay. The book not only sets
out core theoretical and practical principles to support and
encourage beginner modelers as they start out, with illustrated
descriptions, workshops, tips and glossaries, it is also an invaluable
resource for experienced design modelers, product
designers and clay.Search inside (pdf)
The new edition has been shaped by a both turbulent and exciting
year. The demand for events and the delight about real experiences
were huge. At the same time, war and its economic consequences
have been a cause of great concern. The book collects this multitude
of formats, from small but accomplished communication forums to
virtual specialist conferences and captivating spatial experiences. The
result is a realistic cross section of social requirements, current experience
formats and difficult framework conditions.Sample pages (PDF)
Media architecture has evolved from illuminating iconic
building façades at night to characterising all life in cities. This compendium
draws on academic research and global studies to present an evolutionary
account of concepts that have defined the field and inspired practice,
alongside methods for bringing media architecture thinking into projects.
Thirty media architecture installations that were
nominated for the Media Architecture Awards in 2018 and 2020 illustrate the
breadth and trends in the field, including a shift towards more-than-human
futures. Through its three parts, capturing concepts, methods and practice, the
compendium offers an accessible guide to media architecture for designers,
architects, artists, scholars, educators and learners.Search inside on ISSUU.com
European Architectural Photography Prize 2023Architekturbild, the European Architectural Photography
Prize, has been awarded on a two-yearly basis since 1995.
Numerous synonyms are offered for the term "stopgap", such
as replacement, emergency solution, transitional or interim
solution. We all know such expedients from the private environment
as well as from public life. The 28 awarded series
of EAP 2023 show stopgaps that make us smile tolerantly or
thoughtful, they discover imaginative solutions, but they can
also point out to shortcomings.Search inside on ISSUU.com
In the iF ranking, Loewe is among the top 10 German companies awarded
for exceptional design performances. This is a good reason to take a
close look at the design history of the company on the occasion of its
100-year anniversary. The design historian Kilian Steiner distinguishes
three historical phases: The first phase (1923 to 1945) marks the
build-up and destruction of the Loewe brand. In the second phase (1945
to 1985), the focus was on the rebuilding of Loewe and overcoming
numerous changes. The third period from 1985 onwards saw the rise of
Loewe to an internationally renowned design brand. For the first time,
the creative minds in product and communication design who contributed
to
the development of the brand are named and previously unknown details
of the Loewe corporate history are revealed.From
its foundation in 1923 to the invention of the electronic television in 1931, Loewe has evolved into a globally operating
design brand. A unique combination of German engineering, excellence,
exclusive design and sustainability have shaped the brand culture.Search inside on ISSUU.com
Today, it seems more urgent than ever to focus more attention in design on the common good. This is because we are faced with the consequences of a design methodology that is geared towards the good of individuals wherever we look.
The concept of public value seesm ideal as a way of focusing design edu-cation more strongly on the common good: »Public value is what the public values.« It provides an alternative to one-sided orientations such as the shareholder value paradigm. The iF Design Foundation 2022 has carried out the present study in order to determine the public value of design study programs at German universities. This study provides a basis for encouraging and realizing a form of design education in Germany geared towards the common good.
This publication also contains a list of all design courses of study at German universities.The iF Design Foundation is an educational foundation based in Hanover, Germany. It is committed to the common good and focuses on academic research and education in the context of design.Search inside on Issuu.com
It is definite: The trade fair is not dead, the trade fair is changing! And, going forward, this will not be the last time it has to adjust with agility to new circumstances. Designers will need to analyze the qualities of space again more closely – be it the physical space or the digital space: Space should be staged and designed so as to support communication, facilitate encounter and experience, create an immersive effect and, of course, provide content which adds value. But this also means that communication strategies need to be fixed beforehand, particularly if the focus is on positions and visions rather than products as in the past. It will be about connecting people with brands on many different levels in order to shape the future together. The standard reference work in the trade fair design world.Search inside in ISSUU.com
Now also available as a bundle: Event Design Yearbooks 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21. Three standard works of the event scene. A piece of contemporary history, as this bundle also documents the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and shows how creatively the industry responded to the new situation.
Now also available as a bundle: Trade fair design yearbooks 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21. Three standard works of the trade fair scene. A piece of contemporary history, as this bundle also documents the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and shows how creatively the industry responded to the new situation.
Through the connectivity of different cultures, technologies and living environments, the retail sector is increasingly varied and experimental. At the same time, the uncertainties of the last two years have shown that free international trade between nations and continents is a fragile asset. Retail chains have been severed and the availability of energy and raw materials is limited. Creative stopgaps, as well as analogue and digital elements that appeal to all our senses, give new impulses for urban retailing. On the way to a retail metaverse,
high-tech
meets high-touch
.Dr. Jons Messedat is an architect and industrial designer. After work with Sir Norman Foster in London and in Berlin, he completed his doctorate at the Bauhaus University Weimar on the subject of Corporate Architecture. He teaches the Construction and Space module at HAWK Hildesheim and is a jury member in architecture and design competitions.Search inside on ISSUU.com
Pioneering and outstanding design achievements are at the
heart of Focus Open 2023, one of the most renowned German
design competitions with an international orientation. For many
years, it has been an exclusive platform for companies and
professional designers from around the world – from industrial
heavyweights to small enterprises. This yearbook presents all the award-winning products of 2023.
High-quality images and detailed product descriptions are
supplemented by the lively commentary of the jurors. The prize
winners come from fi elds such as investment goods, healthcare,
bathrooms, kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, consumer electronics,
leisure, building technology, public design, mobility,
service design and materials + surfaces.Search inside on ISSUU.com
Pioneering and outstanding design achievements are at the
heart of Focus Open 2022, one of the most renowned German
design competitions with an international orientation. For many
years, it has been an exclusive platform for companies and
professional designers from around the world – from industrial
heavyweights to small enterprises. This yearbook presents all the award-winning products of 2022.
High-quality images and detailed product descriptions are
supplemented by the lively commentary of the jurors. The prize
winners come from fi elds such as investment goods, healthcare,
bathrooms, kitchens, interiors, lifestyle, lighting, consumer electronics,
leisure, building technology, public design, mobility,
service design and materials + surfaces.Search inside on ISSUU.com
After over two years of
COVID-19, there is now a bright light at the end of the tunnel: most events can
take place again. New formats and digital approaches have become established
and professionalised and the industry has gathered a wealth of valuable
experience.
But despite the waning
pandemic and the tangible delight about every event, the restart is not proving
easy due to a lack of personnel and war along with many still unanswered
questions surrounding digital and hybrid experiences.
Previous developments
and many of the 45 projects in this edition show new approaches, but in some
respects still no overall ideal answers. And that is quite alright – because we
are in the middle of a learning process!Katharina Stein is a specialist journalist and a connoisseur of the event design scene. In 2009 she founded eveosblog together with Henning Stein, one of the best-known and most widely read event blogs in Germany.Search inside on ISSUU.com
The book describes the potential of both design objects and concepts, as well as design as a process, with a specially strong focus on the process of design engineering in the past, present and future. The book makes a stance by referring to historic and current design parameters in industry in relation to certain training methods. It compares these within Europe, explicitly the approach taken by Germany, Great Britain and Scandinavia – and highlights best-practice examples. The range of design disciplines, especially an in-depth look at classic product and textile design, leads to new “blueprint” possibilities and interactive design methods. As industrial designer and master tailor, Marina-Elena Wachs has been a professor for design theory at Hochschule Niederrhein since 2010 and graduated 2007 from Braunschweig University of Art with work on the topic “Material mind – new materials in design, art and architecture”. Since 2008 she has been cooperating with European universities.Search inside on ISSUU.com
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