Uta Brandes // Michael Erlhoff

Video Statement about the importance of gender in design in times of crisis.

Uta’s general thoughts about the importance of gender in design, even and in particular in times of crisis. This video is part of a series of exciting video...

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Saxonian State Award of Design in 2020/21

For the second time UB is a member of the jury for the Saxonian State Award of Design in 2020/21.

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THIRD NERD Conference

With its particular consideration of the fact that all aspects of everyday life are designed, design research reveals an astounding ability to discuss current economic, social, environmental and media-related...

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Impressions from Grand Basel

There are lots of photos on Instagram #grandbasel. Also a statement (in English) by Michael Erlhoff // Statement von Michael Erlhoff Photo credit: Courtesy Grand Basel

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Robert Franken to Speak at the iGDA Awards Ceremony

We are thrilled to announce that Robert Franken will be speaking at the awards ceremony for the international Gender Design Award /iGDA, taking place on 8 November 2018 at...

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Grand Basel – September 6-9, 2018

“Grand Basel in Basel is the ultimate show for automotive masterpieces that showcases top-of-the-range automobiles from the past, present and future. Our inaugural Basel edition 2018 leads the way...

Uta Brandes: Gender Design – Streifzüge zwischen Theorie und Empirie

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Uta Brandes (2017): Gender Design – Streifzüge zwischen Theorie und Empirie BIRD / Birkhäuser German, some parts in English http://bit.ly/2EKuwqV Thinking about gender in terms of social construction has...

February 21, 2018

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Design Dictionary / Wörterbuch Design

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Perspectives on design terminology. A book for all those who work in design, study design, are interested in design or want to understand more about design. More than 100...

February 21, 2018

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Theorie des Designs

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If one wants to avoid ideology, a theory of design must be formulated in an open way: contradictory, provisionally, provocatively, boundlessly. Michael Erlhoff: Theorie des Designs (2013) Wilhelm Fink...

February 21, 2018

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Non-Intentional Design

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Design must embrace misunderstandings, mistakes and the so-called ‘misuse’ of its products as a source of innovation and an expression of cultural diversity. A photo book documenting everyday situations...

February 21, 2018

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