The course “The Smartphone – A Different Perspective” invites participants to view electronic devices, especially smartphones, from a more distanced and reflective standpoint.

You have specific questions about the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026? Then join our hybrid consultation hour – online and on site at WDC Hub at Museum Angewandte Kunst!

The third episode of our WDCast explores the question of what remains after the WDC year: Can a moment spark a movement?

The launch of the book "What was design? – Declarations and definitions from a century of creative quest" will take place on 9 April. The book brings together 87 historical one-sentence answers from the fields of practice, theory and philosophy. The result is a network of brief definitions.

Afghan women are offered a safe place to process their feelings, experiences, and thoughts through creativity and art. The workshop is being held in collaboration with illustrator and artist Maren Amini and her father Ahmadjan Amini.

A unique dance event that brings together the local, national, and international dance community.

We are looking for interns in various areas: communications, programme, events and for our WDC pavilion.

To mark the launch of the WDC Campus, we warmly invite you to the kickoff event at the WDC Hub in the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt.

WDC Yoga is an open, free class for all levels. Come by and join us!

Our WDC collection is here. Timeless, comfortable and unisex.

The artist talks about the background and connection between her monumental art installation and the theme of WDC 2026. The artwork will be displayed over the Konstablerwache from July onwards.

We aim to assess the impact of WDC 2026 – in the areas of Economic Impact, Environmental Impact, Cognitive Impact (attitudes) and Social Impact (living realities).

Here are our checklists on inclusion and sustainability.

In the podcast, we explore the relationship between society and design.

In June 2026, Frankfurt RheinMain will become an international stage for designing tomorrow. For ten days, visionary design from the region will meet impulses from around the world.

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.

The Pavilion will travel through the region, stopping at key locations.

In June 2026, Frankfurt RheinMain will become an international stage for designing tomorrow. For ten days, visionary design from the region will meet impulses from around the world.

Students, educators, and graduates from various disciplines present their projects, concepts, and visions.

The open-air festival invites you to an exceptional weekend featuring selected concerts, DJ sets, audiovisual performances, engaging talks, and workshops.

This format combines established media and various channels to feature exciting contributions revolving around WDC themes.

The World Design Policy Conference 2026 will be the global gathering for design, politics, and science, aiming to establish design as a strong driver for addressing societal and political challenges. The conference will take place in Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, and Offenbach.