NewsGerman Design Award 2026Confessions: Product Design Between Emotion and Function – Gesa Hansen and Note Design Studio How attitude, embracing mistakes, and emotional depth are reshaping product design today: key takeaways from the international talk series “Confessions”, whose second …
NewsGerman Design Award 2026The Vision for the 2026 German Design Awards Design as a system in motion: The German Design Awards 2026 show how design drives transformation – connected, open, and focused on the future. The new visual concept …
NewsGerman Design Award 2026Confessions: New Design Talk Series Launches in Zurich Real insights instead of polished presentations: with a new talk series, the German Design Awards create space for open conversations. International perspectives, …
NewsRelaunch: The New Platform for Outstanding Design Is Live Sleeker, clearer, more user-friendly – the new website of the German Design Awards is now online. Behind the clean look lies a well-thought-out strategy: a fresh …
NewsGerman Design Award 2026Call for Entries 2026 The German Design Awards 2026 have launched. Got a project that takes responsibility and shapes the future? Submit it now!
NewsGerman Design Award 2026New additional category – Service Design Design is no longer confined to products – it defines experiences. Systemic, empathetic, and value-driven, service design creates meaningful connections and shapes …
Personality of the Year 2025Kate Raworth 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 …
German Design Award 2025The 2025 Awards Show Relive an evening full of outstanding design, inspiring personalities, and unforgettable moments and watch the official video of the 2025 German Design Awards Show. On …
Newcomer 2025WinnerJuni Sun Neyenhuys Juni Sun Neyenhuys from the Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin specialises in biomaterials and algae as sustainable raw materials. Her focus is on developing circular …
Newcomer 2025FinalistLena Weber Lena Weber from the Bauhaus University Weimar combines communication design with technology and philosophical theory. She develops design tools and typographic systems …
Newcomer 2025FinalistMax Seeger Max Seeger from the Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences has already received several awards for his work in the field of digital design. He focusses on …
Newcomer 2025FinalistSophia Reißenweber Sophia Reißenweber from Burg Giebichenstein Halle combines materials research and biotechnology in her work to close circular material cycles. Her designs are based on …
Newcomer 2025FinalistAmelie Kurz Amelie Kurz focuses on the utilisation of existing resources in her architectural designs. She designs future-orientated spaces using resource-conserving concepts that …
Jury 2025Jury Session What defines great design? And what is its true value? The German Design Award 2025 jury delves into these questions – and will soon present the best designs of the …
Jury 2025Jury Session – Circular Design Circular design is more than a trend. It challenges us to radically rethink production, consumption, and sustainability. The German Design Award 2025 focuses on …
Jury 2025Jury Session – Diversity Cultural diversity and innovative ideas – the German Design Award 2025 jury brings together a broad range of perspectives to honour outstanding design. Juliet Kavishe …
Jury 2025Werner Aisslinger Innovation is no coincidence – Werner Aisslinger is convinced of that. In the interview, he speaks about the fine art of recognising real innovation – and why this is …
Jury 2025Monica Ahanonu: 02 Monica Ahanonu discusses the power of colour in her design process. She explains how colours can connect people through shared emotional responses. Discover her …
Jury 2025Monica Ahanonu: 01 Illustrator Monica Ahanonu shares how the diverse backgrounds of jury members enrich the evaluation process. Different viewpoints and expertise lead to insightful, …
Jury 2025Julie Hiort Julie Hjort speaks about participatory and user-centred design approaches – how design bridges human needs and unfolds its transformative power. …
Jury 2025Dr. Manuel Bickel: 02 What defines true circular design? Manuel Bickel takes us behind the scenes of the jury’s work – and reveals what really matters when assessing sustainable design …
Jury 2025Dr. Manuel Bickel: 01 How does circular design have an impact? Manuel Bickel puts it simply: only when we understand the entire system can design truly close the loop. He explains why …
NewsGerman Design Award 2025Eye on the future – urban mobility and sustainability The Eurobike Award, organised by the German Design Council and presented on 3 July during Eurobike, was a great success and impressively demonstrated the innovative …
NewsGerman Design Award 2025New additional category Circular Design Circular design is critical to addressing the challenges associated with resource scarcity, pollution and climate change and building a more sustainable and resilient …
NewsGerman Design Award 2025New additional category AI Artificial Intelligence – The digital transformation of design is leading to a variety of new products, processes and services. AI is being used in many areas and is …
German Design Award 2024The 2024 Awards Show The German Design Award 2024 Awards Show took place on February 26 at Kap Europa, the congress centre of Messe Frankfurt, with an expanded concept. The event attracted …
Newcomer 2024FinalistSebastian Winter Sebastian Winter inspires with his creative approach to interaction design. He uses creative coding to encourage interaction with users and open up a dialogue. His aim …
Newcomer 2024FinalistStudio Formagora Finn Blankenberg, Esra Heuermann and Nick Potter are Studio Formagora. They use design to drive social and ecological change. With participatory processes and …
Newcomer 2024FinalistJustus Hilfenhaus Justus Hilfenhaus creates products that offer more than just function - they arouse emotions and create connections. With a clear focus on sensual aesthetics and …
Newcomer 2024FinalistLeonie Burkhardt Leonie Burkhardt combines traditional craftsmanship with modern textile design to create impressive three-dimensional textile objects. Her experimental works blur the …
Newcomer 2024WinnerNicolas König Nicolas König is the German Design Award 2024 - Newcomer of the Year. With his unique view of architecture, which perfectly combines nature and technology, he is …
Personality of the Year 2024Bettina Würth 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 …
Jury 2024Submissions highlight current developments Design as a driver of change: At the German Design Awards, sustainability, the circular economy and social responsibility meet innovative ideas from around the world. …
Jury 2024Jury sessions shaped by dialogue The German Design Awards bring together designers, companies and visionaries to engage in a dialogue about the future of design. In our latest jury session, the focus …
Jury 2024Moni Wolf Artificial intelligence is opening up entirely new possibilities for designers: never before have products been tested so quickly or ideas generated so efficiently. …
Jury 2024Martin Pauli In an interview with Martin Pauli, we learn about the responsibility designers take on within the circular economy – and how they are shaping the future through …
Jury 2024Jeff Dayu Shi 2 In a connected world, cross-border exchange is easier than ever before. In an interview, jury member Jeff Dayu Shi speaks about intercultural learning and how we can …
Jury 2024Jeff Dayu Shi 1 For Jeff Dayu Shi, design is not just about finding answers – it is first and foremost about asking the right questions. In our video interview, he discusses the …
Jury 2024Patricia Reiners Ethical responsibility is more important for designers today than ever before – especially in the age of AI. In our interview, Patricia Reiners explains why this issue …
Jury 2024Daniela Bohlinger Designers have the power to change the world – with every decision, every product. This is where judge Daniela Bohlinger sees a great responsibility. In this …
Personality of the Year 2023Paula Scher 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 …
Newcomer 2023WinnerTobias Trübenbacher Tobias Trübenbacher is the German Design Award 2023 - Newcomer of the Year. He impresses with his focus on social design and sustainability. With projects such as the …
German Design Award 2023The 2023 Awards Show Visionary design, powerful emotions, and bold statements: The 2023 German Design Awards Show on 3 February in Frankfurt was a true celebration of design – and it's now …
Newcomer 2023FinalistTim Schütze Tim Schütze's work focuses on more than just aesthetic design. As an industrial designer, he thematises equality and diversity in his projects - particularly through …
Newcomer 2023FinalistAnna Koppmann Anna Koppmann focuses on social challenges and develops innovative products that provide answers to important questions of our time. For example, ‘First Aid Gloves’ - …
Newcomer 2023FinalistPaula Keilholz Paula Keilholz is breaking new ground with her work in transformation and fashion design. Her approaches not only scrutinise the material aspects of fashion, but also …
Newcomer 2023FinalistKatharina Düing Katharina Düing combines design with social sustainability and translates current social issues such as discrimination, diversity and mental health into graphic novels …
Jury 2023International Design Expertise Different perspectives, shared passion: During the jury session of the German Design Awards 2023, international experts came together – directly, critically, and …
Jury 2023Design at the Forefront of Time What does design look like that shapes our future? The German Design Awards 2023 showcases how innovation becomes visible – and why good design today must do more than …
Jury 2023Internationalism as the Strength of the Jury Think globally, design together. Why the international perspective in the German Design Award jury is so crucial – and how it leads to the best ideas. Insights into a …
Jury 2023Prof. Dr. Lilac Osanjo Why reinvent the wheel? Prof. Dr. Lilac Osanjo from the University of Nairobi explains how powerful international networks can be – when we are open to learning from …
Jury 2023Melissa Amarelo What does innovation mean today? For Melissa Amarelo, it's clear: It's not just about the product – it's about the story behind it. She explains how materials, …
Jury 2023Lukas Cottrell Crises are times of questions. Design provides the answers. Jury member Lukas Cottrell explains why design becomes a compass precisely when everything is in flux. Why …
Jury 2023Stephen Burks What does circular really mean? Designer Stephen Burks puts it simply: Fewer parts, less material mix – sometimes, simplicity is just better. Why a plastic chair can …
German Design Award 202210 years of the German Design Awards Ten years of the German Design Awards: a look back at growth, change, and international relevance. In the video, Lutz Dietzold (CEO of the German Design Council) …
Personality of the Year 2022Sir David Chipperfield 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, …
Newcomer 2022FinalistJustine Masché Justine Masché combines art, craftsmanship and emotional communication in her fashion designs. Her works tell stories that are contained in the clothing - from ‘The …
Newcomer 2022FinalistFelix Thode Felix Thode focusses on socially relevant topics such as the manipulation of facts and social injustice. With clear, creative precision, he raises awareness of the …
Newcomer 2022FinalistMaria Bürger Maria Bürger combines digital media with narrative elements in her work and champions the perspectives of women in technology. With projects such as ‘Paradigm Shift’ …
Newcomer 2022FinalistKalina Todorova Kondeva Kalina Todorova Kondeva impresses with her versatile projects, which are always focussed on the needs of users. She shows how industrial design is shaping the future - …
Newcomer 2022WinnerAnne Bansen Anne Bansen is German Design Award 2022 - Newcomer of the Year. In her work, she combines universal design, user experience and safety in everyday life. Her portfolio, …
German Design Award 2021The 2021 Awards Show German Design Awards 2021 – “All Eyes On” outstanding design. The exhibition at the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt, along with digital formats, spotlighted …
Personality of the Year 2021Paola Antonelli With her visionary work, Paola Antonelli has fundamentally changed the perception of design and sharpened its cultural significance worldwide. As a curator at the …
Newcomer 2021WinnerDavid Wojcik David Wojcik is German Design Award 2021 - Newcomer of the Year. He is an up-and-coming designer whose innovative spirit has even taken him to the Museum of Science in …
Newcomer 2021FinalistMax Witzstrock Max Witzstrock, industrial designer from Munich, impresses with an application-centred approach and a clear eye for holistic design. Since graduating in 2019, he has …
Newcomer 2021FinalistLukas Schmidt Lukas Schmidt shapes the design world with creative concepts that bring space to life. As a freelancer and lecturer, he focusses on innovative typography and has …
Newcomer 2021FinalistJulian Peschel Julian Peschel, an information designer with a passion for data and satellite images, offers an exciting portfolio of critical, visually narrative works. After working …
Newcomer 2021FinalistVerena Zirngibl Verena Zirngibl impresses with her unique blend of graphics, illustration and in-depth dialogue work. Her award-winning semester project ‘Willkür & Drangsal’ …
German Design Award 2020The 2020 Awards Show An evening dedicated to outstanding design. At the German Design Awards 2020, designers, entrepreneurs and creatives from around the world came together in Frankfurt …
Personality of the Year 2020Jasper Morrison 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 …
Newcomer 2020FinalistSebastian Viering Sebastian Viering combines technology, sustainability and human-object interaction in his work. With his focus on innovative and responsible design, he not only …
Newcomer 2020FinalistMaximilian Goßler Maximilian Goßler is intensively involved with the possibilities and limits of artificial intelligence in industrial design. Working as a freelance designer since …
Newcomer 2020FinalistKai Rump Kai Rump inspires with innovative designs that combine technology and user experience. From UX design to intuitive astrophotography systems, he shows how design can …
Newcomer 2020FinalistBernhard Osann Bernhard Osann combines precise craftsmanship with innovative industrial design. From wall shelves to lamps - his works surprise with their lightness and balance, …
Newcomer 2020WinnerJanina Hünerberg Janina Hünerberg is German Design Award 2020 - Newcomer of the Year. Her work in medical design impresses with innovative solutions. From blood glucose meters for …
Personality of the Year 2019Peter Schmidt 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 …
Newcomer 2019WinnerLuzia Hein Luzia Hein is German Design Award 2019 - Newcomer of the Year. Her work combines type, space and graphic patterns - sometimes as wallpaper, sometimes as type design. A …
Newcomer 2019FinalistLuisa Rubisch & Rasa Weber Luisa Rubisch and Rasa Weber transform construction waste into new building materials with Urban Terrazzo - and show how architecture, design and recycling can work …
Newcomer 2019FinalistGabriel Müller Gabriel Müller designs for people. With a special focus on health, mobility and sustainability. His designs are the result of ethnographic research and visionary …
Newcomer 2019FinalistFrauke Zoë Taplik Frauke Zoë Taplik combines technical flair with creative curiosity. Her work moves between function, experiment and poetry - always with the aim of making complex …
Newcomer 2019FinalistEssi Johanna Glomb Essi Johanna Glomb experiments at the interface of design, research and material innovation. With ‘Algaemy’, she turns algae into a versatile source of colour - and …
Personality of the Year 2018Jil Sander 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 …
Personality of the Year 2017Hasso Plattner 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 …
Personality of the Year 2016Konstantin Grcic 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 …
Personality of the Year 2015Nils Holger Moormann Nils Holger Moormann has redefined German furniture design: independent, unconventional, and always with a playful sense for how ideas and function come together. …
Personality of the Year 2014Gerd Bulthaup 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 …
Personality of the Year 2013Hartmut Esslinger 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 …
Personality of the Year 2012Andreas Haug und Tom Schönherr 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 …
