Press releases
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10 April 2026
WDC Campus – Young Talents in Action
The WDC Campus is turning Frankfurt into a real-world laboratory for the world of tomorrow.
©Construclab27 March 2026
Living Laboratory for Design
Mobile WDC Pavilion begins tour of the Rhine-Main region.
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©Jan Zappner03 March 2026
WDC 2026 in April:
Selected programme highlights
©Nordisk3 March 2026
Press release: Frankfurt City of WOW!
Frankfurt’s city history as an immersive experience at Gutleutstraße 324
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©Atelier Markgraph27 February 2026
WDC2026 – A Sky Full of Hope Janet Echelman
Janet Echelman transforms Konstablerwache in central Frankfurt with poetic net sculpture.
©Ben Kuhlmann24 January 2026
Press release WDC Hub
The central information point for World Design Capital 2026, a free-to-use space for information, workshops, reading, and working
©Ben Kuhlmann16 December 2025
Press release WDC Campus
The WDC Campus explores important questions about the future raised by students.
©Ben Kuhlmann November 2025
General press release
From January to December 2026, the Frankfurt RheinMain region will be the official World Design Capital 2026, inviting you to experience design in all its facets.
Press kit for the opening press conference
January 2026
Frankfurt RheinMain kicks off as World Design Capital 2026
In 2026, Frankfurt RheinMain will be the first region in Germany to hold the title of World Design Capital. Under the theme “Let's design Frankfurt RheinMain together”, the region is focusing on design as a tool for a livable, democratic, and economically sustainable future.
January 2026
Frankfurt RheinMain Officially Starts as World Design Capital 2026
In 2026, Frankfurt RheinMain will be the first region in Germany to hold the title of World Design Capital, awarded by the World Design Organization.
January
List of all Project and Cooperation Partners
Project and Cooperation Partners
January
Five Key Themes, One Goal: Design for the Future of the Region
World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 structures its annual programme around five key themes, each highlighted during specific months, creating a clear narrative thread throughout the WDC 2026 year.
January 2026
WDC Signature Formats – Ambitious and Fostering Connections
The WDC signature formats are flagship events of the WDC annual programme, creating diverse platforms for citizens, culture, and business alike.
January 2026
The Cooperation Partners of WDC2026 – Shaping the Future Together
World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 connects culture, education, business, and science through a unique network of partners.
January 2026
The Programme: Selection of Additional Highlight Projects
A selection of highlight projects from all five key themes
January 2026
Comments on WDC 2026 – Collection of Quotes
Quotes from the WDO, the WDC and the funders
