Our Mission

Moving Business by Design

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.

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Upcoming

Membes only

Members Talk by SDN

Prof. Birgit Mager, Service Design Network
03-09-2026
14:00 - 15:00  
Online
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Members Meetup Maison&Objet, Paris

Maison&Objet
11-09-2026
Paris
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Members Talk by Vestre

Vestre
24-09-2026
14:00 - 15:00  
Online
Awards

Awards Ceremony | ICONIC AWARDS 2026

06-10-2026

Independent Since 1953

As a non-profit foundation, established by the German Bundestag, we promote design as a cultural and economic factor. Free from individual interests.

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Bridge Between Business & Design

Over 330 member companies benefit from our cross-sector network and from our role as a bridge between industry and the creative economy.

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Shaping Tomorrow by Design

We drive the future of design with circular principles, AI and transformative innovation for a sustainable tomorrow.

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Showcasing Design Excellence

Our awards and support programmes make design excellence visible and offer young talents a platform.

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Consulting Services

Design Decides. We Advise.

We support you with strategic consulting, process and design expertise, and a strong partner network. Our goal is to translate design into value creation, innovation and transformation.

 
Publication

The Major German Brands 2027

The 2027 edition highlights brands that see design not as an add-on, but as a strategic driver. The Major German Brands showcases the success stories of companies that demonstrate what becomes possible when design propels business models forward.

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