DESIGN (GER) Mike Meiré is designer, art director, artist and co-founder of Meiré und Meiré, known for shaping brands like BMW, MINI, Telekom, brand eins and 032c.
ADVERTISING & ART (NED) Erik Kessels is a Dutch graphic designer, advertising manager, editor, collector, exhibition curator and artist.
TYPOGRAPHY (SUI) Grilli Type is an independent type foundry known for its distinctive, contemporary fonts.
AI & DESIGN (UK) Julia Hoffmann is Head of International Creative at OpenAI, where she is building a global creative studio across EMEA, APAC and LATAM.
DIGITAL ART (FRA) As a pioneering digital artist, Johanna Jaskowska explores futuristic beauty through AR and innovative face filters.
BRANDING & DESIGN (GER) Peter Schmidt Group is one of Germany’s most renowned brand and design agencies, known for shaping iconic identities across industries.
BRAND DESIGN & CULTURE (AUT) STUDIO HERRSTRÖM is a design studio dedicated to shaping the next era of culture across music, tech and entertainment.
MOTION DESIGN (NED) STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT® is an international agency with a Dutch heritage, specializing in visual branding and motion.
3D & ANIMATION (NED) Eva Cremers is a 3D artist and animation director creating bold, playful CGI worlds for global brands.
DESIGN (BEL) Base Design is an international network of creative studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. From strategy to execution, Base Design crafts brands that are memorable – and crafted for good business.
FILM (BRA) Mah Ferraz is a multi-award-winning film editor and the co-founder of Church Edit, based in Los Angeles and New York.
TYPOGRAPHY (ITA) Zetafonts is an award-winning type foundry based in Florence, Italy.
DESIGN (GER) the thing Magazine is an independent digital platform for critical journalism on design, trends, and aesthetics.
PHOTOGRAPHY (BEL) Stig De Block is a (fine-art) photographer who’s cultural referenced practice is inspired by heritage values, intention and realness.
ILLUSTRATION (UK) Mr. Bingo is an artist and former illustrator best known for his witty Hate Mail project and his shift from client work to independent art.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (SUI) Studio Feixen, founded by Felix Pfäffli, is a Swiss design studio known for its bold approach to color, shape, and typography.
ARCHITECTURE & 3D (ESP) Alba de la Fuente is a Madrid-based architect and digital artist creating immersive architectural worlds with AI and emerging technologies.
3D & MOTION DESIGN (UK) London based Digital Artist Rose Pilkington specialises in experimental 3D illustration and motion.
CGI (GER) Styleframe is a design & CGI animation studio driven by clarity, craft and creative vision.
BRAND STRATEGY & DESIGN (GER) Arndt Benedikt develops brands by fusing strategy and design, creating distinctive, lasting brand systems.
DESIGN (GER) Matter Of is a Stuttgart-based design studio exploring visual practices at the intersection of design and culture.
SIDE EVENT The Brand Experience Night is an evening event that showcases the versatility with which brand experiences can be conceived and implemented.
SIDE EVENT Connect with other creatives while lunching!
CITY GUIDE Explore our curated guide through the city of Berlin, tailored for the creatively curious!
SIDE EVENT Workshops at offenbar e.V. use artistic printmaking to explore how people live together in today’s society. Through various printing techniques, participants create a space for dialogue on key social issues.
SIDE EVENT The Democracy Kiosks turn everyday neighborhood kiosks into accessible spaces for dialogue, participation, and democratic exchange.
SIDE EVENT For WDC 2026, the Women's Design Academy offers a hands-on workshop in which intuitive and dialogical methods are tested.
SIDE EVENT The programme showcases works by FLINTA* artists, amplifying underrepresented voices through concerts in Frankfurt and Offenbach that celebrate the diversity of contemporary music and society.
SIDE EVENT The Floating Space is a mobile exhibition ship and part of the festivals Open – Design Week Frankfurt RheinMain.
SIDE EVENT For WDC 2026, iGDN hosts a three-day event in Frankfurt on how inclusive design can shape a fairer society
SIDE EVENT On this urban sketching tour, we will explore Frankfurt's monuments and places of remembrance culture accompanied by a city guide.
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