Accessibility Statement
The Internationales Design Zentrum Berlin e. V. (hereinafter “IDZ” or “we”) wants everyone to be able to find, use and understand the website https://idz.de easily – regardless of disability, age or the technology they use. Good design excludes no one: the standard we advocate in our work also applies to our own digital services.
Scope
This statement applies to the website www.idz.de, including all subpages, and to the services offered through it – in particular event registrations, membership enquiries, newsletter sign-up and competition submissions. The provider is IDZ | International Design Center Berlin e. V., Hagelberger Straße 52, 10965 Berlin, Germany.
This statement was prepared on 30 October 2026. We review and update it as needed, at least once a year and after any significant change to the website.
Applicable requirements
The benchmark is conformance level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, as made binding by the harmonised European standard EN 301 549.
The requirements derive from Directive (EU) 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (“European Accessibility Act”, EAA). In Germany, the directive is implemented by the Accessibility Strengthening Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz, BFSG) and its implementing ordinance (BFSGV). The obligation to publish this information follows from Section 14(1) BFSG in conjunction with Annex 3 to the BFSG.
Accordingly, the website must be designed so that its content is
- perceivable – information and interface components are presented in ways all users can perceive,
- operable – navigation and controls work with different input methods, such as a keyboard alone,
- understandable – content and operation are clear and easy to follow,
- robust – content is reliably interpreted by browsers and assistive technologies such as screen readers.
General description of the service
Founded in 1968, IDZ is one of Germany’s leading independent institutions for the promotion of design. As a non-profit association, we promote design as a driver of economic and social innovation. Our network includes more than 200 members from design-oriented companies, agencies, institutions and creatives.
On www.idz.de we provide information about our projects, events, exhibitions and competitions – including the UX Design Awards – as well as IDZ membership and current topics from the world of design.
How to use our services
The content of the website is freely accessible without registration. The main navigation leads to projects, events, membership and information about IDZ; the website is available in German and English.
- Events: You register for events via an online form and then receive a confirmation by email.
- Membership: You submit an enquiry via the membership form; we will then contact you by email.
- Newsletter: After signing up, you confirm your email address via a link (double opt-in). Every newsletter contains an unsubscribe link.
- Competitions: Submissions are made via the respective competition platform, where you will also find the terms of participation and deadlines.
If you have questions about using the website, contact us at idz@idz.de or +49 (0)30 61 62 321-0.
How the website meets the requirements
The website www.idz.de is largely compliant with WCAG 2.1, conformance level AA. This assessment is based on [an internal test carried out on 30.10.2026.
Our measures include:
- Accessibility from the start: In redesigning the website, we consider accessibility in concept, design, development and testing.
- Audits: We regularly check the website, automatically and manually, for conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301 549.
- Editorial work: Our team creates content following accessibility principles, such as alternative text for images, clear heading structures and meaningful link text.
- Technology: The website uses semantic HTML, can be operated by keyboard, adapts to different screen sizes and offers sufficient colour contrast.
Known limitations
The following content is not yet fully accessible:
- Older PDF documents in the archive are not consistently accessible.
- Not all videos have captions.
- Decorative pictures don't have alternative text.
We are working to remove these limitations. On request, we will provide affected content in an accessible format.
External content
We accept no responsibility for linked or embedded third-party services outside our control. The respective provider is solely responsible for their accuracy, completeness, timeliness and accessibility.
Feedback and contact
Have you encountered barriers on www.idz.de, or do you need content in an accessible format? Please let us know – your feedback helps us improve the website.
- IDZ | International Design Center Berlin e. V., Hagelberger Straße 52, 10965 Berlin, Germany
- Email: idz@idz.de
- Phone: +49 (0)30 61 62 321-0
We will respond to your enquiry within the statutory time limits.
Competent market surveillance authority
If you have not received a satisfactory response after contacting us, you can turn to the competent authority:
- Marktüberwachungsstelle der Länder für die Barrierefreiheit von Produkten und Dienstleistungen (MLBF AöR) – Market Surveillance Authority of the German Federal States for the Accessibility of Products and Services
- Carl-Miller-Str. 6, 39112 Magdeburg, Germany
- Phone: +49 391 567 6970
- Email: kontakt@mlbf-barrierefrei.de