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©Ben KuhlmannOur impact study
What has WDC 2026 set in motion in the region? What impetus has the year given to the cultural and creative industries? And what role does design play in how we live together in Frankfurt RheinMain?
Our impact study looks for the answers. It consists of three surveys for different target groups, each available in German and English. Join in! Among all participants, we will give away 5 WDC T-shirts, 5 Design for Democracy Readers and 2 WDC caps.
The deadline for participation is 14 December 2026.
Did you take part in a WDC project or event?
We’d love to hear what you thought! Take a few minutes to tell us in a short survey what you experienced and what you’re taking away.
Who it’s for: Visitors
Time needed: about 10 minutes
©Ben KuhlmannDo you work in the cultural and creative industries?
We’d like to find out whether, and how, the World Design Capital 2026 has given new momentum to the cultural and creative industries.
Who it’s for: Designers, creatives and players in the cultural and creative industries
Time needed: about 5 minutes
©Ben KuhlmannDo you live in the FrankfurtRheinMain region?
What impact has the WDC year had on the region? Your answers help us understand how design is perceived and what it contributes to a democratic and liveable community.
Who it’s for: People living in the region
Time needed: about 15 minutes
©Ben KuhlmannFind out more about the impact study in our FAQ:
leonardo. impact
The impact study is being carried out by leonardo.impact on behalf of WDC 2026. As a software company, leonardo. impact supports organisations and investors in measuring, verifying, and reporting their social and environmental impact. The technology is based on scientific research and uses artificial intelligence to streamline the entire process.
Founded in 2023 in Frankfurt am Main by Jan Moellmann, Jasper Klemm, and Sam Khew as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leonardo’s software solution is now used in many countries around the world. It provides businesses and investors with stability, credibility, and efficiency in the field of impact measurement.
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