Stiftung Orte der deutschen Demokratiegeschichte

An open-air exhibition showcasing key aspects and sites of German democratic history.

City of Frankfurt, Making Frankfurt e. V., Kulturamt und Historisches Museum

The barrel vault beneath the Mainkai at the Alte Brücke in Frankfurt am Main is set to be transformed into a cultural venue.

Deutsches Ledermuseum

Breaking down barriers in the museum.

Umwelt-Exploratorium e.V. in Koop mit der Planungsgruppe Seckbach & aufmerksam.info

Ein Projekt von Rimini Protokoll, initiiert vom Kulturfonds RheinMain

A completely analogue and interactive conversation format between two strangers.

Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe

Artists present their works throughout the city.

Nikolaus A. Nessler

A box that gives young people the opportunity to engage in social, cultural, and sports activities in public spaces, while also offering a place to meet without any pressure to consume.

CoMoon e.V.

Hessisches Ministerium der Finanzen

Wanted: Good design that benefits everyone – the Hessian State Prize for Universal Design

interkontinentale Gärten Offenbach

The group transforms unused land in Offenbach into multicultural community gardens.

studio formagora

Collaborative design of the Ada Canteen’s reception area and selected furniture.

hada – Werkstatt für Gemeinwohl

Together with the collective, Offenbach residents are shaping a shade-giving willow pavilion.

Sandra Düsterhus & Sabine Philipp (sam – Stadtmuseum Wiesbaden)

The former Sportscheck Wiesbaden store is now a place where diverse visions for social change are presented and developed.

NONOT / Borlein & Qani GbR

A studio format that brings together artists, designers and like-minded individuals to explore new techniques, perspectives and ideas.

das blumen e.V

Hochheimer Museen & Historisches Stadtarchiv

The exhibition transforms a vacant space into a democratically designed memorial space.

Students, teachers and graduates from various disciplines present their projects, concepts and visions - application phase starts soon!

WDC 2026

August 2026 will be the WDC Summer – a full month of creative happenings showcasing the diverse facets of design, making WDC 2026’s year-long activities tangible. From installations and discovery tours to exhibitions, everyone in the region is invited to participate and explore the world of design.

Deutsches Architekturmuseum

For youth involvement in Frankfurt.

Moritz Ahlert & Felix Egle

Kiosk of Solidarity X Bahnhofsviertel is a project in Frankfurt that addresses drug use, homelessness, and social exclusion.

social.form

The Office for Artistic Surveying is a method developed by social.form (Darmstadt) for emotional and subjective exploration of urban spaces. It complements conventional, quantitative urban planning tools.

Jewish Community of Frankfurt K.d.ö.R. and Bureau Mitte, Frankfurt

Typography for Democracy features several events that explore the cultural significance of typography as a bridge between cultures.

Lorenza Manfredi, Licia Soldavini, Lorenzo Malloni & Caterina Selva together with Saloony e.V.

The Street as a Runway explores the use of public spaces. Streets weren’t always meant for cars. In workshops focused on kite-building and flying, people of all ages will come together in the streets.

Arpad Dobriban, Taste Archive and Students.

Agnesa Kolica, Geschäftsführerin von Get together Germany und Studierende

Dr Eliane Ettmüller, Islamic and political scientist, University of Public Management and Security in cooperation with Prof. Aymar, Rhein Main University of Applied Sciences, both in Wiesbaden, and students

Dr Christina Geiger, Director of Frankfurt Zoological Garden, Curator Kiwis, and students

Diana Tayo Osobu and students

Philipp Somogyi, Mehler Vario System GmbH, and students

Alexandra von Winning, Alexander Zang, Prof. Dr. Dr. Volker Mosbrugger, and students

Christoph Grünberger, Head of Digital Craft at Jung von Matt am Neckar, and students

Max Hänisch / Prof. Dr. Ute Lewitzka, by fair means, Bad Tölz / Goethe University Hospital, and students

June Kindel und Studierende

Markus Maas / Prof. Ilona Kötter, Oper und Theater Frankfurt / AMD Akademie für Mode und Design, und Studierende

Jana Steingässer / Kurt Friedrich, Okeanos Foundation, Okeanos und Schüler:innen

WDC-Campus in Zusammenarbeit mit Prof. Andreas Mühlenberend

Zukunftshafen Frankfurt e.V.

Energy-autonomous micro-houses for homeless people. 2026 in Frankfurt RheinMain.

Über den Tellerrand e.V.

A kitchen container will be stationed in Frankfurt for eight weeks, offering a series of events for everyone.

studio gross klein & Schülern:innen der Georg-August-Zinn-Schule

Young people shaping their neighborhood! Together with experts and the local community they explore and transform public spaces. The city becomes their own project.

Bildungsstätte Anne Frank e. V.

S-Bahn-Takes (WT) and Blindcast (WT) bring 2 people together on TikTok to debate controversial topics.

Biarna Diegmüller

This digital platform gathers various texts and materials on right-wing terrorism. Users can download and share zines and posters to raise awareness and spark dialogue.

FD Kultur Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

This project strengthens digital participation in the Rheingau-Taunus region. Bibliotheken digifit is a mobile, modular makerspace expanding the possibilities of 15 local libraries and enhancing digital expertise.

Paula Rosolen/Haptic Hide

BEAT BY BITS (BBB) is a dance performance in public spaces across Frankfurt. It tackles the social and political meanings of techno, using a dynamic blend of sound, colour and movement to make these meanings perceptible.

radraum e. V.

radraum is an innovative place for environmentally friendly mobility and culture in Offenbach – it combines a donation-based repair studio, meeting point and event space at the same time.

Elisabet Flascha, Laura Weigand & Marco von der Heyden

Unusual ping pong tables encourage residents to be active, have fun and connect with each other in the city.

Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden

The historic Walhalla Theatre in Wiesbaden is set to become a vibrant cultural venue.

SCAPE°

The outdoor living room becomes a green oasis in the city centre: with modular furniture, edible plants, and space for connection, exchange, learning, play and culture.

HfG Offenbach

An info box showcasing the concept of the urban cable car.

Gestalt Error 409

How can design have a true social and societal impact? 30 participants will dive into the intersection of design and theory over 3 workshop days.

Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft (SEG) Wiesbaden mbH

Open Day at the Dyckerhoff Power Plant Hall with lectures, exhibitions, keynotes, and panel discussions on the topic of sustainable building.

RSG Frankfurt 1890 e.V.

A bike race in downtown Frankfurt for all ages and experience levels – makes the bicycle visible in public space and creates a safe environment for cycling.

Werkstatt für angewandte Ökologie GbR

They are large, mobile, and variably positionable, creating new urban and social possibilities for plazas, schoolyards, or park areas.