Naoto Fukasawa has been named the German Design Awards 2026 – Personality of the Year. His work stands for clarity, restraint, and an intuitive understanding of human …

With the doughnut economy, Kate Raworth shows that success is not based on endless growth, but on social justice and planetary boundaries. Her Doughnut Economics …

Bettina Würth, honoured as ‘Personality of the Year 2024’ by the German Design Awards, stands for a forward-looking corporate culture that combines sustainability and …

Paula Scher has left a lasting mark on the design world with her unmistakable style. For over five decades, the graphic designer has been setting new standards - from …

A pioneer of modern architecture: British architect David Chipperfield has set standards worldwide with his studio of the same name. His work is known for clear, …

With her visionary work, Paola Antonelli has fundamentally changed the perception of design and sharpened its cultural significance worldwide. As a curator at the …

With his minimalist design philosophy, Jasper Morrison has had a lasting impact on the perception of functional and aesthetic design. His works - from furniture to …

A true master of brand storytelling: for decades, Peter Schmidt has defined the look and feel of some of the world’s most iconic brands. Always with an eye for …

With her uncompromising vision and unmistakable style, Jil Sander has left a lasting mark on the fashion world. Her forward-thinking approach continues to shape design …

As a pioneer of Design Thinking, Hasso Plattner has played a key role in making complex digital systems intuitive, accessible, and user-focused. For his groundbreaking …

Konstantin Grcic represents a bold new wave of German design – radical in thought, minimalist in form, precise in function. His work blends technical expertise with …

Nils Holger Moormann has redefined German furniture design: independent, unconventional, and always with a playful sense for how ideas and function come together. …

For Gerd Bulthaup, design is a statement. His kitchens go beyond function; they become stages for living, reflections of attitude, expressions of brand. For his …

Hartmut Esslinger challenged and shaped how a whole generation thinks about design. With his belief that design should follow emotion, he laid the groundwork for a new …

Phoenix Design stands for design that’s timeless, thoughtful and always looking ahead. Andreas Haug and Tom Schönherr bring excellence and a strong commitment to …