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The exhibition will be accompanied by an exciting supporting program featuring lectures by Werner Aisslinger and Daniela Bohlinger, as well as guided tours through the exhibition.

Further information about the program can be found here.

Venue
HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd, Aula
Rektor-Klaus-Straße 100
73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd

Dates
October 31 – November 19, 2025

Opening Hours
Monday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: until 8 p.m.

Seulki Lee, Associate Design Director at McKinsey, is our guest, and we talk about design thinking, the potential of AI for businesses, and the importance of human-centered design. More information to follow.

In his new book, Martin Hospach introduces the concepts of “passive” and “active creativity” and shows how design creates meaning. With the Six20-2® brand development model, he presents a practical framework for companies on their way to becoming strong brands.
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It will be exciting on December 1! That day, the public announcement of the winners of the German Ecodesign Award will take place in the atriums of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN).

The event will take place in German.