Design Month Graz 2025: entering “The New Real”
Every spring, Graz—Austria’s dynamic UNESCO City of Design—transforms into a playground for the world’s most inquisitive, creative, and forward-thinking minds. […]
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Design education
The only certainty that we have at DesignWanted is that we must never stop studying and learning new things. For this, we created the Design education section, whose purpose is to share practical tips to help the design community improve their skills, both on the design and business side.
Have you ever imagined cows as an inspiration for innovation?
In the world of sustainable design and community-driven innovation, in the fertile grounds of Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle, the german […]
“Designed in CH, Made in JP” is a great example of hybrid design and collaboration
Two aesthetics, shared craftsmanship, aligned values: what happens when two nations come together to develop a hybrid design language? A […]
Future Days and the art of reimagining tomorrow through design and dialogue
Future Days didn’t begin as a typical event—it started as a question, a spark, a response to the disorientation of […]
More than just a school, DesignMind is an evolving, nomadic learning experience
The path to becoming a skilled professional is rarely straightforward—especially for those pursuing design. Between theory and practice, it is […]
Designing the invisible: the soft power of design from stuff to systems
Spring break serves as both a seasonal transition and a brief pause for students—myself included—who are in the midst of […]
Beyond simplicity: adequate technology for exceptional design
When I worked at IDEO, I spoke with a few colleagues from IDEO.org who introduced me to the term “appropriate […]
The Final Jury has selected the winners of the iF Design Award 2025
The judging process for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 revolved around five essential criteria: idea, form, function, differentiation, and sustainability. […]
A strong design theory: 4 examples of a designer’s most powerful weapon
Have you ever asked yourself what makes a designer truly relevant to you? Why do some names and works stay […]
Frankfurt RheinMain sets the stage for World Design Capital 2026
Frankfurt RheinMain is making strides toward its role as the World Design Capital – WDC 2026 with the unveiling of […]
Mario Tsai, the Super Designer
China is a land of immense opportunities, especially for designers. Some industrial districts count thousands of manufacturers, making the demand […]
Marcantonio’s Maximalist Minimalism: breaking the rules in design
In design, opposites often attract, and few designers evoke this tension better than Marcantonio. This principle holds especially true when […]
