The German Design Council is one of the world’s leading centres of expertise in communication and knowledge transfer in the area of design. It was created in 1953 by the Bundestag (the German federal parliament) and endowed by the Federation of German Industries. For more than 65 years, it has been working to promote the competitiveness of German companies.
Through its competitions, exhibitions, conferences, workshops and publications, the German Design Council has contributed tremendously to the transfer of knowledge in the fields of design, innovation and branding. Today, the German Design Council’s circle of members and benefactors is made up of more than 300 domestic and foreign companies employing over three million people.
This is an overview of the renowned international competitions organised by the German Design Council that strengthen companies and designers around the globe: