WDC DEMOCRACY KIOSKS
SIDE EVENT The Democracy Kiosks turn everyday neighborhood kiosks into accessible spaces for dialogue, participation, and democratic exchange.
What if a kiosk were more than just a place to shop? What if it became a meeting point for ideas, conversations, and questions about the future? That’s exactly what the Democracy Kiosks project makes possible from February to September 2026.
At a time when young people and marginalized groups are often unheard, the Democracy Kiosks create new, accessible spaces for encounter, dialogue, and participation – right in everyday life, right in the neighborhood.
3 components shape the project:
• Young Urban Future Labs: 30 creative workshops in youth centers where young people explore and express new perspectives on democracy. (February – May 2026)
• Democracy Kiosks: 11 artistically redesigned kiosks across the Rhine-Main region become vibrant stages for around 120 events – from dialogue sessions and co-creative activities to performances – for young people and adults alike. (May – September 2026)
• “Good Question” Tool: An interactive web application that invites everyone to engage with democracy-related questions in an easy, inclusive way.
Together, they form new forums for dialogue, participation, and creative empowerment – open, bold, and forward-looking.
This event is organized by World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026.
Image Credits:
Image 1,3,4 © Monika Keiler
Image 2 © Lust auf besser leben gGmbH
