The all-in-one ticket is ideal for those who want to take advantage of the entire program to gain comprehensive knowledge on the topics of sustainable design, accessibility and legal requirements while making valuable contacts within the design and entrepreneurial community.

All events will be held in German.

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The CO2 footprint of the internet and how entrepreneurs can influence it:
In the online seminar, Lorenz Garbe will provide an overview of the internet's CO2 footprint and explain how and where it is generated. He will then use practical examples from design and technical development to show what entrepreneurs can do to minimize the CO2 emissions of their websites. The seminar will also cover topics such as "sustainable hosting" and "sustainable use of artificial intelligence."

Lorenz Garbe is a trained industrial engineer and has been leading the digital agency jut-so since 2018, specializing in brand work and the development of environmentally friendly websites.

The series "Zukunftsfähig durch nachhaltige Gestaltung – Ecodesign in Theorie und Praxis" impressed the jury of the Berlin Innovation Challenge 2024. IDZ Berlin expresses its gratitude for the award and thanks the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises for their support.

Registration is available via Eventbrite.
The event will be held in German.

Opportunities through the European Accessibility Act:
In this webinar, Marcus Morczinietz will explain how the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will change the requirements for corporate design. The legal requirements that will apply to companies starting in 2025 will be examined, and an explanation of what accessibility is and how it can be used as an opportunity for innovation and social responsibility will be provided. Best practices will be presented, along with practical tips for integrating accessible solutions from the beginning of a project.

Marcus Morczinietz has been working as a designer since 2007. He specialized early on in digital challenges at the intersection of design and technology. In 2011, he founded a creative agency and advised companies such as Volkswagen and the Westermann Group. Since 2017, he has strengthened wirDesign in the area of User Experience. He advises DEKRA, Medios, and Volkswagen Financial Services on digital projects and is also personally committed to digital inclusion.

The series "Zukunftsfähig durch nachhaltige Gestaltung – Ecodesign in Theorie und Praxis" impressed the jury of the Berlin Innovation Challenge 2024. IDZ Berlin expresses its gratitude for the award and thanks the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises for their support.

Registration is available via Eventbrite.
The event will be held in German.

Opportunities and Tools within the Development Process:
This workshop focuses on the basics and application of sustainable product design. Using a case study, participants will learn how design with a focus on sustainability can be effectively applied and the positive impact it can have.

Julian Witte, together with Tobias Zorn from FABRIKtester, will guide participants through the process from analysis to solution development approaches across the entire product lifecycle. Participants will gain methodological knowledge and can immediately apply it in small groups through a case study. This format is suitable for design students as well as professionals in construction and research & development.

Julian Witte, an industrial and graphic designer, is the managing owner of the design agency unyt.berlin, which specializes in the design of capital goods and high-tech systems. His agency's clients include startups, SMEs, and large corporations. Sustainability is a key focus in the agency's design and strategic work, a practice that Witte also imparts in his role as a visiting professor at the Münster School of Design.

The series "Zukunftsfähig durch nachhaltige Gestaltung – Ecodesign in Theorie und Praxis" impressed the jury of the Berlin Innovation Challenge 2024. IDZ Berlin expresses its gratitude for the award and thanks the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises for their support.

Registration is available via Eventbrite.
The event will be held in German.

Creating Great Customer Experiences in the Circular Economy:
End customers play a crucial role in the success of circular business models. They face new challenges beyond traditional consumption—such as repair, refurbishment, and resale. In the workshop "Circular Experience Design," Peter Post introduces the fundamental principles of the circular economy and empowers participants to design circular services from the customer's perspective using a specially developed service design sprint. He will explain UX design patterns that can reduce development time and costs in practice. The Circular Experience Library he developed was awarded the German Ecodesign Award.

Peter Post is a brand, service, and UX designer with over 25 years of experience at agencies like Scholz & Volkmer and is the initiator of the platform Circular-experience.org. As a board member of the International Design Center Berlin, he advances circular design. He is also an ambassador of the UX Design Awards, co-founder of the Behavioral Design Camp, and a regular keynote speaker. Additionally, he contributed to the development of the sprint methodology discussed in the webinar as part of a European Union project.

The series "Zukunftsfähig durch nachhaltige Gestaltung – Ecodesign in Theorie und Praxis" impressed the jury of the Berlin Innovation Challenge 2024. IDZ Berlin expresses its gratitude for the award and thanks the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises for their support.

Registration is available via Eventbrite.
The event will be held in German.

On September 24th, the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ) will host a networking and community event at feldfünf in the Metropolenhaus, aimed at all participants of the IDZ Academy "Sustainable by Design," the Berlin Innovation Challenge participants, and anyone interested in sustainability and design.

This event offers the opportunity to exchange experiences, gain new insights, and build valuable connections. With the exhibition for the Federal Ecodesign Award jury session taking place at the same time in feldfünf, attendees can also explore and discuss the submitted projects, discovering inspiring examples of sustainable design.

To facilitate participation and ensure optimal event planning, we kindly request prior registration via Eventbrite.

Event is free of charge.

What Opportunities Does the New Reporting Requirement (CSRD) Present for Designers?
Under the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), over 14,000 companies in Germany are required to make their sustainability efforts transparent and report on them. Sustainability is taking center stage for many companies — ranging from recognition, to reporting, to implementation. Consequently, more and more smaller businesses will also need to report on their positions regarding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues.
How can designers support their corporate clients in this process? The webinar will cover the fundamentals of the new EU regulations and explore the opportunities that arise from these new requirements.

Antje Meyer is a networker, strategist, and coach specializing in sustainability, leadership, and communication. With over 30 years as an entrepreneur, she is the co-founder and supervisory board chair of sustainable natives eG, a cross-disciplinary consultancy for transformation, and the innovation agency nextblooming gmbh in Berlin. Actively engaged in the Berlin business community, she has been the chair of the IHK Committee on Sustainable Metropolis since 2022 and teaches Corporate Communication and Leadership Excellence at FHGR, Graubünden.

The series "Zukunftsfähig durch nachhaltige Gestaltung – Ecodesign in Theorie und Praxis" impressed the jury of the Berlin Innovation Challenge 2024. IDZ Berlin expresses its gratitude for the award and thanks the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises for their support.

Registration is available via Eventbrite.
The event will be held in German.

Material Alternatives for Various Applications:
Petroleum-based plastics have dramatically transformed the world of materials since the 1960s. They enable an immense variety of shapes and colors at low costs and weights. However, the plastic industry is already responsible for a significant portion of anthropogenic CO2 emissions, a share that is expected to grow in the coming decades. Bio-based plastics present a more climate-friendly alternative, allowing for the benefits of plastics without the associated environmental drawbacks. In this webinar, Stephan Kabasci will provide an overview of the current range of bio-based plastics and demonstrate how their use affects climate balances and other ecologically important parameters.

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Kabasci works in Strategic Project Development at the Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT.

The series "Zukunftsfähig durch nachhaltige Gestaltung – Ecodesign in Theorie und Praxis" impressed the jury of the Berlin Innovation Challenge 2024. IDZ Berlin expresses its gratitude for the award and thanks the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises for their support.

Registration is available via Eventbrite.
The event will be held in German.