Design

The first parking garage in history opened 1901 on Denman Street in London. A lot has happened since then: public garages transformed from functional buildings to architectural statements. And some, like the Züblin parking garage in Stuttgart, have even become art galleries. A visit with the Porsche 911 Speedster.

Sometimes all it takes is a change of focus for a new look - as was the case with the recently presented Piëch GT. In the meantime, the vision has also become a car. We look back and ahead.

A visit to Schindelhauer Bikes in Berlin – and a conversation about pure, consistent ideas and how to credibly evolve them into the e-bike.

Beni Bischof does it all. He paints, draws and sculpts. He works with glossy photos – and humor. We spoke to the Swiss artist about random chance, stupid ideas and real creativity.

In the recently published Porsche Unseen, the German sports car -manufacturer treated our imagination to a selection of design studies that had been kept under lock and key. That seemed to us like a good opportunity to continue imagining. And so we’re treating you to a selection of our Unseen favorites, cast in stories and in real life. Just because. For us.

Officially, there is no "World Design Capital" for the year 2023. This week, however, Milan feels like just that - thanks to the "Milan Design Week", where numerous luxury brands, car manufacturers and interior design companies show their latest products and designs. Our highlights.

Good entertainment can be sexy - the jury at the Mercury Awards agrees. Which is why they awarded ramp #58 "Hot Wheels" with the "Best of Show Award". Alongside numerous Gold Awards for client and studio projects, of course. In total, ramp won 37 awards. Which makes us a little proud.

Travel has been called the longing for life. Here are two places that just might make that longing even more intense.

Kensington & Chelsea, one of London's most elegant districts, now boast another spectacular attraction: next to the iconic Michelin House, the German luxury lighting brand Occhio has opened its new, breath-taking flagship store, the first in the UK.

How has men’s fashion changed over the past few decades and what challenges does the fashion industry face? We asked JAN MANGOLD, managing director at Windsor. We also talked about the size of his closet at home.

Louis Vuitton was born 202 years ago today. The man who significantly changed our perception of luxury. But what constitutes luxury? And how did it come into our world? The answers lead to France, of course. And to a brand that bears his initials "LV".

Luc Donckerwolke is considered one of the most important automotive designers of our time. As chief creative officer, he is not only responsible for the design of Genesis vehicles, but also for an entire brand world. Both are profoundly influenced by Korean culture. Which, in turn, is all about being there for others.

Once upon a time, there was an art director by the name of Max Samis who turned a newsletter into one of the hottest offline and online galleries. Its name: House of Spoils.

Good design can be used to inform, inspire, delight. But only if a brand stays true to itself and doesn’t aim to please everyone. Says Jessica Walsh. The creative director knows what she’s talking about. She also knows how to perfectly position herself as well – as her commitment to community and social causes show. With Jessica Walsh involved, these initiatives are bound to look good too. Makes sense. Because for Walsh, beauty is a part of functionality.

Volkswagen is a multi-brand group. Each brand is to have a unique appearance - and the respective design is to be given a holistic meaning. This was emphasised yesterday by Group Chairman Oliver Blume at the Volkswagen Group Design Night. We spoke exclusively with him and the Head of Group Design, Michael Mauer.