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.Manufacturer: av edition GmbH, Senefelderstraße 109, 70176 Stuttgart, Germany.Contact: sales@avedition.deGeneral information on product safety
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.Search inside (PDF)
Whether it is the revitalisation of entire districts or the seasonal redesign of individual retail spaces – the topics of re-use and building on the fabric of existing buildings are becoming increasingly relevant throughout the retail sector. Creative re-use of empty department stores and shopping centres frees up 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.
When it comes to sustainable brand presentations, the question 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.Search inside (PDF)
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
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
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
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
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