Rat für Formgebung - German Design Council

How sustainable is artificial intelligence really? What are the environmental and social costs of its use? In our recent ndion article, Oliver Herwig explores these questions, consulting five experts from the fields of design, architecture, and philosophy. 💬 Designer Sven-Anwar Bibi from Futurice views AI as a tool to make knowledge more accessible and streamline processes. By optimising code and workflows, AI could ultimately help save resources—a key step towards sustainability. 💬 Architect Laura Kiesewetter emphasises AI’s potential to enhance energy efficiency in the construction industry, yet cautions about its substantial energy demands. She calls for clear regulations to ensure AI's sustainable deployment. 💬 Philosopher Gordon Gillespie explains that AI merely simulates complexity, encouraging us to consider how the technology is applied. Its future development, he suggests, should be guided by ecological and ethical standards. 💬 Shermin Sherkat, architect and researcher, sees AI as a double-edged sword for construction. She advocates for more energy-efficient AI techniques that deliver reliable outcomes with reduced resource requirements. 💬 Designers Ana Relvão and Gerhard Kellermann view AI as a transformative force, yet believe the key lies in how we "feed" and manage it to make it a sustainable tool. These perspectives show once again that while AI is indeed a driver of innovation, it also raises questions we must confront to ensure it is environmentally and socially responsible. Dive into the full article for a thought-provoking look at AI and sustainability: https://bit.ly/4ee6C72 #ai #artificialintelligence #design #architecture #philosophy #socialresponsibility #ndion #germandesigncouncil #ki

♻️ Is your brand part of the future of circular design? 📖 Here’s a look back at our release event for The Major German Brands 2025 – Pushing Circular Design at our Design Gala in Berlin. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more about this publication’s insights and how leading German brands are pioneering circular design. It was inspiring to celebrate with industry leaders dedicated to sustainable transformation. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! 👏 We also proudly introduced the finalists of the German Design Awards Newcomer 2025: Amelie Kurz, Juni Sun Neyenhuys, Sophia Reißenweber, Max Seeger and Lena Weber. Photos: GRAND VISIONS #germandesigncouncil #design #foundation #circulardesign #circularecomony #pushingcirculardesign #transformation #innovation #sustainabilty #designgala #newcomer #germandesignaward

𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲: 𝗗𝗶𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘅𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 Die Designforschung ist ein entscheidender Motor für Innovation und Kreativität – doch wie gut ist sie in Deutschland aufgestellt? Die vom Institute for Design Research and Appliance (IfDRA) durchgeführte und vom German Design Council – Rat für Formgebung herausgegebene Studie „Zur Praxis der Designforschung in Deutschland 2024“ liefert eine gute und eine schlechte Nachricht. Die Negativmeldung: Die deutsche Designforschung hat im internationalen Vergleich deutlichen Nachholbedarf. Aber es gibt auch Grund zur Hoffnung. Denn: Designforschung hat das Potenzial, nicht nur die Designpraxis zu stärken, sondern auch die Innovationskraft der Unternehmen deutlich zu erhöhen. Zum Download der Studie: https://bit.ly/40Dg2G2 #germandesigncouncil #design #designstudie #studie #innovation #designforschung

✨ Today is the day! 📖 The new edition of The Major German Brands 2025 is about to launch, celebrating a world of circular design and sustainable innovation. The The Major German Brands with this year's edition of Pushing Circular Design will be presented tonight in a festive setting with guests from industry, politics and culture in attendance at the Design Gala at Soho House in Berlin. Stay tuned and dive into the stories of top German brands that are driving change through design. #germandesigncouncil #design #foundation #circulardesign #circularecomony #pushingcirculardesign #transformation #innovation #sustainabilty

🇪🇺 What are the potential and challenges of the EU’s new ecodesign regulation? The European Unions Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is aimed at promoting a comprehensive circular economy by mandating sustainability and reduced environmental impact for nearly all products manufactured or sold in the EU, paving the way for a climate-neutral future by 2050. We’ve gathered insights from designers, businesses, and institutions to hear their thoughts on this revised Ecodesign Regulation and how they’re adapting to it. Thank you for your valuable insights: Lisa Cerny, Bundespreis Ecodesign | German Ecodesign Award and Federal Environment Agency; Olaf Barski, Designer; Manfred Wolf, serien.lighting ; Adrien Hobt, PCH Innovations; Burkhard Remmers, Wilkhahn; Nico Janssen, OBJECT CARPET GmbH; Florian Walbert, BSH Home Appliances Group and Dr Max M., Frauenhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM). For a detailed report by Martina Metzner, check out the full article on ndion: https://bit.ly/4edOhXR What are your thoughts on the new regulation? #ndion #ESPR #ecodesign #economy #designer #sustainability #eu

How can we design healthy cities for people and the planet? This question was posed by Alexander Gutzmer in the panel discussion at the ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Archicture awards ceremony in Munich. Four experts shared their approaches and ideas: 🔹 Andrea Zickhardt from Holzer Kobler Architekturen illustrated how architecture can promote social interaction. Her project ‘Erlebnis Hus St. Peter Ording’ shows how integrative planning can be possible. 🔹 While Tina Kortmann from UNStudio emphasised that healthy cities should be vital, diverse and inclusive, as demonstrated by the ‘FOUR Frankfurt’ high-rise ensemble currently under construction in Frankfurt am Main. 🔹 Wei Wu from gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects addressed the challenges for healthy urban development in China due to the growing number of inhabitants and high population density in the cities. 🔹 Claus Thiemann explained how Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos not only preserved historical contexts but also created new public open spaces when remodelling the Blockhaus in Dresden. The experts agree: a healthy city must be lively, inclusive and flexible. Last but not least, the winners of the ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Architecture offer a wide range of solutions to tackle the challenges of the future in a targeted manner. Photos: Lukas Schramm #iconicawards #architecture #design #interiordesign #productdesign #designaward #architectureaward #innovativearchitecture

Are you ready to push the boundaries of packaging design? 🍬 We invite you to reimagine "Sweets in the Box" together with the Model Group. Your challenge: Design a prototype that not only protects and preserves but also tells a story, creates an experience and stimulates the senses. 🏆 The Model Young Package competition is open to all designers aged 15 and over. Win your share of the €16,000 prize money and a chance to attend the prestigious award ceremony! The winners of the open contest will advance to the professional challenge, where they will compete against top designers using a real client’s briefing. 📦 Find out more here: www.modelgroup.com/myp #design #packaging #packagingdesign #innovation #sustainability #competition #designer #youngdesigner #youngtalent #germandesigncouncil

We’re delighted to have Karel J. Golta, CEO and founder of Indeed Innovation as a speaker at our Circular Design Summit – Rethinking the Economy on 11 March 2025 in Stuttgart. Together with experts from Hansgrohe Group, IKEA, BMW Group, TÜV Rheinland Group and many more you’ll gain deep insights into how businesses can innovate and adapt to create sustainable, circular systems and strategies. Karel J. Golta, emphasizes that in order to save our entire ecosystem and therefore ourselves, the economy and the innovations it generates must change drastically. With over 25 years of experience in design, innovation, and strategic consulting, he helps companies develop sustainable and future-focused products and solutions. As a visionary and expert in circular design, he is passionately committed to driving sustainable transformation in the economy, inspiring others to fuse innovation with social and environmental responsibility. Secure your early bird now: https://bit.ly/3AoYa7e #circulardesignsummit #circulardesign #germandesigncouncil #circulareconomy #kreislaufwirtschaft #nachhaltigkeit

Where will your innovation take us? The German Innovation Awards honour outstanding, cross-sector products and solutions that stand out for their user-centric design and added value compared to existing solutions. Early Birds, take note! Until 15 November, you can still secure the Early Bird discount when registering for the German Innovation Awards 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised for your groundbreaking innovations! Find out more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eS7-Affd #germaninnovationawards #innovation #innovationcounts #germandesigncouncil #productinnovation #innovationaward

📸 Unser regionales Stiftertreffen auf der ORGATEC Cologne am 24. Oktober war ein inspirierender Austausch voller spannender Einblicke in die Zukunft der Arbeit. Unser Stiftungsmitglied Wilkhahn präsentierte innovative und nachhaltige Einrichtungslösungen, und Chefdesigner Michael Englisch begeisterte mit seinem Impulsvortrag zu hybriden Arbeitswelten und neuen Konzepten für kollaborative Arbeitsräume. Wir blicken auf einen gelungenes Event zurück und freuen uns schon auf das nächste Highlight im Stiftungskalender!

 📩 Interesse an einer Stiftungsmitgliedschaft? Kontaktieren Sie gerne Julia Voigtländer, Bereichsleiterin Stiftung.
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