Kanzlei-Kneipe Hanau, WDC 2026

At the WDC regulars' table, we offer you a space to relax, connect, and exchange ideas. Interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

At the WDC regulars' table, we offer you a space to relax, connect, and exchange ideas. Interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

City of Hanau

A former Kaufhof department store at the market square in Hanau is being transformed into a modern centre for retail, culture and education.

Hessen Design e. V., WDC 2026

At the WDC regulars' table, we offer you a space to relax, connect, and exchange ideas. Interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

WDC 2026 presents a unique opportunity for the Frankfurt RheinMain region to position itself internationally as an economic, creative and socially responsible hub.

radraum and social.form

We’re showcasing a selection of WDC projects and sharing our preliminary programme. In addition, our printed beer mats spark discussions on urban planning, design and future-related topics.

radraum and social.form

Short project presentations from radraum and social.form with music, drinks and snacks.

At the WDC regulars' table, we offer you a space to relax, connect, and exchange ideas. Interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

Kulturszene Churfranken-RheinMain, WDC 2026

Friends of WDC 2026 are associated partnerships that emerge through dialogue with major institutions in the region and beyond.

Manuela Strube, State Secretary Hessian Ministry of Labour, Integration, Youth and Social Affairs & Nicola Stattmann, Co-Founder Office for Micro Climate Cultivation

Uwe Becker, State Secretary Hessian Ministry of Finance Maria Möller, HSUD award winner, talking hands flipbooks GmbH Ruth Reichstein, European Commission Carolina Romahn, CEO World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 Nicola Stattmann, Co-Founder Office for Micro Climate Cultivation

Helena Kiefer, WDC 2026, Lola Behrens, winner of the Hessian State Prize for Universal Design 2024, Manuela Strube, State Secretary Hessian Ministry of Labour, Integration, Youth and Social Affairs, Felix Kosok, WDC 2026, & Piotr Swiatek, BEDA Treasurer | Researcher and Project Manager in the Design and Innovation Policy Team at PDR

Helena Kiefer, WDC 2026, Franziska Warnke, HA Hessen Agentur GmbH, Felix Kosok, WDC 2026, & Vera Winthagen, Acting Head of Unit, New European Bauhaus

The red WDC workshop truck is on the road in the region. On site, we’ll talk with you and exchange ideas about the WDC 2026 programme.

Carolina Romahn, CEO World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026, Kaweh Mansoori, Hessian Minister for Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport, Housing & Rural Areas, & Kai Rosenstein, WDC2026

with Clarissa Alfrink, Rebecca Caroline Schmidt, Felix Kosok, Anna Scheuermann and Matthias Wagner K

Book Presentation and Subsequent Discussion and Q&A on the Topic of “Common Good”

The Young Talent Design Campus (YTDC) is the place where young talents from design, science and art show what our future could look like.

This year’s Woche der Meinungsfreiheit takes place under the motto: „Streiten? Unbedingt!“

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

The exhibition highlights the importance of public welfare and care past and present – showcasing ideas, people, and initiatives in education, caregiving, domestic work, and the care crisis.

The Nacht der Museen offers over 300 events across more than 40 museums and cultural institutions in Frankfurt.

To kick off MCBW, WDC 2026 will be present at the DIVE Conference and will invite visitors to engage in dialogue at the workshop trailer and through the format Drinks for Democracy during the trade fair.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

The red WDC workshop truck is on the road in the region. On site, we’ll talk with you and exchange ideas about the WDC 2026 programme.

The red WDC workshop truck is on the road in the region. On site, we’ll talk with you and exchange ideas about the WDC 2026 programme.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, WDC 2026 shows how design is changing cities - with ideas for social places, sustainable urban development and design with identity and impact.

At the WDC regulars' table, we offer you a space to relax, connect, and exchange ideas. Interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

Do you have specific questions about the World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

University of Kassel, Faculty of Architecture, Urban and Landscape Planning, in cooperation with the Technical University of Cologne and the BDA Hessen as part of WDC 2026

The exhibition documents all existing and since-2020 closed petrol stations in the city of Frankfurt am Main, accompanied by explanatory infographics.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

Studio Jonathan Radetz and WDC 2026

German and Danish designers and craftspeople engage in a cross-border dialogue, addressing topics such as sustainability, democratic design, and the question of how design can help shape social change.

with Johanna Nyborg, Tanja Kirst, Freymadl, Designstudio œ und Jonathan Radetz

The collaborative exhibition is supported by an extensive talk programme that brings the selected designers and craftspeople into direct dialogue with the audience.

with Markus Hieke, Anker Bank, Korinna Bennecker, Herglotz, Marie Luise Stein and Studio Sarmīte

The collaborative exhibition is supported by an extensive talk programme that brings the selected designers and craftspeople into direct dialogue with the audience.

with May-Britt Frank-Grosse, the metal workshop Velte, the design studio Haus Otto, the design studio Form22, the architecture firm Ræverk and Jonathan Radetz

The collaborative exhibition is supported by an extensive talk programme that brings the selected designers and craftspeople into direct dialogue with the audience.

The red WDC workshop truck is on the road in the region. On site, we’ll talk with you and exchange ideas about the WDC 2026 programme.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

"Creating Economy - Wachstum gestalten!" – is the theme of the 8th Creative Industries Day on 27 June at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Frankfurt am Main.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

Julia Meer, Su-Jin Song, Anna Unterstab

Several courses within the Communication Design degree programme are exploring the theme of the WDC 2026 application.

Ulrike Brückner & Bianca Herlo, Mona Shatry, Claudia Herling

Several courses within the Communication Design degree programme are exploring the theme of the WDC 2026 application.

Women of DDC

The project team of Women of DDC is hosting an open workshop to prepare for the Learn & Burn conference in 2026 – open to all.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

with Jörg Sommer from Berlin Institute for Participation

The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.

Anna Scheuermann & Matthias Wagner K (Hrsg.), Thorsten de Souza (EZB Basketball), Ben Kuhlmann (Fotograf, Concrete Skate), Johanna Moraweg (TU Darmstadt)

Buchvorstellung und Diskussion rund um die Publikation Design for Democracy Reader. Auf dem Weg zur World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026.

BDA Hessen & Janis Bärenfänger

Accompanying the exhibition: Fifty Something Gasoline Stations – Taking Stock of a Disappearing Urban Element

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

At the WDC regulars' table, we offer you a space to relax, connect, and exchange ideas. Interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

with Marlene Franck & Conor Trawinski from social design lab from Hans Sauer Stiftung

The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.

DDC

Our podcast that takes a closer look at the relationship between design and society.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

with Killa Schuetze from RICE

The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

with Carolin Mauritz and Sigrid Jacob from the Offenbach Volunteer Centre

The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

Frankfurt-based designer Jonathan Radetz talks with Christina Treutlein, Managing Director of the ernst-may-gesellschaft, and Grit Weber from the Museum Angewandte Kunst about the project New Neues Frankfurt.

At the WDC regulars’ table, we offer you a relaxed space to exchange ideas and connect. Are you interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

PolymerFM e.V.

Stefan Rettich, Sabine Tastel

Accompanying the exhibition: Fifty Something Gasoline Stations – Taking Stock of a Disappearing Urban Element

A panel discussion with designer Jonathan Radetz, small-apartment resident Roswitha Väth, and Schuster furniture expert Elisa Lecointe on furnishing compact living spaces, moderated by Astrid Wuttke.

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

with Dr. Jaya Bowry from Lust auf besser Leben and Felix Große-Lohmann from Material für Alle

The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.

schmitthut & von Zubinski

Bucket Hat Workshop & Drinks for Democracy

Sarah Boris & Felix Kosok

Klea Schlimm & Mira Müller

Stool-Building Workshop & Drinks for Democracy

Create

Printing Workshop & Drinks for Democracy

Do you have specific questions about World Design Capital 2026? In addition to the regulars' table, the WDC online consultation hour will continue to take place on Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00.

Bockenheim außer Haus

The yellow wooden structures are constructed together and function as street furniture, creating more inviting public spaces.

Sprühclub - Lincoln Wall e.V.

Ein Graffiti- und Hip-Hop-Festival in Darmstadt.

Design Council & World Design Organization

Hosted by WDO Promotional Member Design Council, the 34th World Design Congress and WDO General Assembly will take place in London.

with Maureen Ekizoglu & Petty Waagö from DIALOGMUSEUM

The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.

with Sabine Topf, Liana Heinrich & Jan Moellmann

The WDC Academy supports programme makers in implementing their projects in a future-oriented, inclusive and impactful way.

At the WDC regulars’ table, we offer you a relaxed space to exchange ideas and connect. Are you interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft

The foundation is celebrating 20 years of impact and engagement in Frankfurt.

WDC 2026 is GUEST at the Vienna Design Week 2025.

WDC 2026 ist auch im Jahr 2025 mit einem eigenen Programm auf der Buchmesse.

At the WDC regulars’ table, we offer you a relaxed space to exchange ideas and connect. Are you interested in the World Design Capital 2026? Come and join us!

Julia Friedel (Weltkulturenmuseum)

The exhibition offers an insight into the diverse comic scene across Africa, with a focus on comics by women and featuring female protagonists.

WDC 2026

The WDC Hub at Museum Angewandte Kunst is WDC 2026’s central home – a vibrant meeting point where the year’s themes come together. Here, international impulses and regional perspectives converge.

FREELENS e.V., Regionalgruppe Frankfurt Rhein-Main

An exhibition of photographic perspectives that capture the urgency of the moment.

Über den Tellerrand Frankfurt e.V.

Cooking events in the small towns surrounding frankfurt.

Kulturcampus Frankfurt

Democratic co-creation of urban living spaces

Über den Tellerrand e.V.

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

Verein zur Förderung von TUMO in Frankfurt e. V. & Volkshochschule Frankfurt am Main

An innovative and free learning center for young people outside of school.