Open – Design Week Frankfurt RheinMain
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Open – Design Week Frankfurt RheinMain

Focal Day Darmstadt

June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 18:00

Darmstadt connects design with science, future technologies and cultural heritage. The focal day shows how design drives innovation and supports the development of new products, services and systems. At Designhaus Darmstadt, an exhibition presents the diversity of Darmstadt’s design scene.


Eine Person sitzt vor einem Monitor und arbeitet an Visuals©AMCE
June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 18:00
Digitalagentur amce studios
Digitalagentur amce studios® GmbH
The digital agency in the heart of Darmstadt opens its doors and provides insights into the work of an internationally award-winning digital agency.
Digitalagentur amce studios® GmbH
Menschen stehen vor einem Gebäude und unterhalten sich©Social Form
June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 18:00
social.form
social.form
Gain insights into current projects, join conversations in the open.form project space, and connect around architecture, the city, and community. Also experience “Schwarzzelt Architektur” – a project with WDC 2026 taking place at open.form.
social.form
Ein Schreibtisch mit Laptop und einer Hand die drauf zeigt ©Ben Kuhlmann
June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 18:00
fp.formgebung
fp.formgebung
The industrial design studio gives insights into their design process.
fp.formgebung
Ein Schreibtisch mit einem Computer und Tastatur ©Ben Kuhlmann
June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 16:00
HUB31 Technologie- und Gründerzentrum
HUB31 Technologie- und Gründerzentrum Verwaltungs-GmbH
Take a tour to explore the Darmstadt Technology and Startup Center and its exciting startups.
HUB31 Technologie- und Gründerzentrum
Collage aus verschiedenen Arbeitsproben der Grafikagentur Creatur©Creatur
June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 18:00
CREATUR
CREATUR e.K.
The creative agency opens its doors and offers insights into the intersection of design, art and communication. Visitors can explore an exhibition of artworks, discover a small T-shirt shop and the daily work of an agency.
CREATUR e. K.
Verscheidene Löffel liegen in einer Glasvitrine zur Ausstellung©INTeF e.V.
June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 18:00
Das INTeF – Designgeschichte(n) in Gegenständen
Das INTeF – Designgeschichte(n) in Gegenständen
Institut für Neue Technische Form (INTeF)
The oldest German design institute presents a wide variety of topics: mass-produced consumer goods and anonymous everyday objects are represented alongside sophisticated design objects and their creators. Product typologies illustrate the development of technology and materials.
Friedensplatz Darmstadt
Ein Ausschnitt einer Werkstatt mit Werkzeugen©Ben Kuhlmann
June 2026
11
Th
10:00 – 18:00
Dennis Haustein: UNCERTAIN GROUND
Literaturhaus Darmstadt / Kunst Archiv Darmstadt
Literaturhaus Darmstadt / Kunst Archiv Darmstadt
The Literaturhaus Darmstadt, in collaboration with the Kunst Archiv Darmstadt, is presenting the exhibition Dennis Haustein: UNCERTAIN GROUND.
Literaturhaus Darmstadt
Blick in die leeren Büroräume von Prosa©Katharina Rauh
June 2026
11
Th
11:00 – 18:00
prosa Architektur + Stadtplanung BDA
prosa Architektur + Stadtplanung BDA
The bureau for architecture and urban planning at the "Treehouse" offers a look inside the "Treehouse", the office, and their planning projects.
prosa | Architektur + Stadtplanung BDA Quasten Rauh PartGmbB
Außenaufnahme des hessischen Landesmuseum Darmstadt©Robert Schittko
June 2026
11
Th
11:00 – 18:00
Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt
Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt
Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt
das historische Gebäude von Atelier Löwentor©Atelier Löwentor
June 2026
11
Th
14:00 – 18:00
Atelier Löwentor
Atelier Löwentor GmbH
An afternoon for ping-ponging ideas, discussing planned projects and working together at a large table, all in analogue style with cake and tea.
Atelier Löwentor GmbH
Blick in das Büro von Schumacher Brand Interaction Design Darmstadt©Julia Wisswesser
June 2026
11
Th
14:00 – 18:00
SCHUMACHER Brand + Interaction Design
SCHUMACHER Brand + Interaction Design
The agency offers insights into their work and projects. Tim J. Peters, Head of UX at SCHUMACHER, will speak about the role and impact of design.
SCHUMACHER Brand + Interaction Design
Ansicht des Riese & Müller Campus in Mühltal©Riese & Müller
June 2026
11
Th
14:00 – 16:30
Riese & Müller
Riese & Müller
Look forward to exciting insights into the production of our E‑Bikes, as well as a conversation with experts from the Design and Sustainability team.
Riese & Müller
Collage der Arbeiten des Designbüros Kraenk Visuell©Kraenk Visuell
June 2026
11
Th
14:00 – 17:00
KrænkVisuell
KrænkVisuell
The agency opens their doors, presents a small exhibition featuring selected projects, and will be happy to answer any questions. There will be drinks and a DJ set by Didem.
KrænkVisuell
Eine Sitzbank und ein Bein von einem Menschen©Ben Kuhlmann
June 2026
11
Th
15:00 – 19:30
Luise-Büchner-Bibliothek (Literaturhaus)
Luise-Büchner-Bibliothek (Literaturhaus)
The library talk, based on Luise Büchner's story "The Little Vagabond," will explore the beginnings of photography as both an art and a profession.
Literaturhaus Darmstadt
Eine Frau präsentiert einen architektonischen Plan auf einem Bildschirm©Adrian Noltemeier
June 2026
11
Th
16:00 – 20:00
whythefriday, Kramm & Strigl, studio cg
whythefriday, Kramm & Strigl, & studio cg
Take a look behind the scenes! Three offices in one building are opening their doors to you.
whythefriday
Historische Aufnahme aus der Ausstellung „A Step Ahead – Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt at 125“©Institut Mathildenhöhe
June 2026
11
Th
16:00 – 17:00
A Step Ahead / Einen Schritt voraus
Curator-led tour
Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt
Curator's tour of the exhibition “A Step Ahead – 125 Years of the Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt” offering insights into the creation of the exhibition.
Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt

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