The workshop program of the Berlin University of the Arts is aimed at artists, advanced students and graduates of all artistic disciplines. An international team of lecturers and teachers introduces participants to the methods and discourses of contemporary art in a diverse and experimental way.

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Otl Aicher, one of the most important graphic designers of the 20th century, would have turned 100 in 2022. One of his most spectacular projects 50 years ago was the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Otl Aicher and his team developed a complete visual identity under the slogan "the cheerful games" for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, which still sets standards today and has actually remained unrivaled.

The native of Ulm developed signs that everyone knows: stick figures symbolizing the various sports, a telephone receiver symbol, a coffee cup indicating gastronomy - a graphic guidance system. The exhibition presents posters, bulletins and program booklets. Other exhibits, such as the legendary Olympia-Waldi, as well as signs, training suits, hostess dirndls and souvenirs, allow visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the 1972 Munich Olympics. The show is complemented by photographs documenting the construction of the Olympic Park and thus also outlining the creative departure in architecture. For more information on the exhibition, visit here.

We are especially pleased that Dr. Tobias Hoffmann, the director of the Broehan Museum and curator of the exhibition, will participate as a panelist in our event "wir haben brot, wir haben spiele" (we have bread, we have games) at the Akademie der Künste on the evening of August 26. You can register for this here.

Details on how to enter and the competition dates are available on the Awards Website.

The jury selected the following labels to participate:Acceptance Letter Studio, Anne Bernecker, Clara Colette Miramon, Haderlump Atelier Berlin, Halo Labels, Leinz Contemporary Eyewear Berlin, Susumu Ai, Tata Christiane, Vladimir Karaleev.

DACH Showroom, a collaboration founded by Berlin Showroom (D), Austrian Fashion Association (A) and Mode Suisse (CH) will continue this season with Berlin Showroom and its Austrian counterpart.

The physical showroom will be complemented by a virtual showroom where buyers and press representatives can experience all of DACH Showroom's collections digitally and receive all accompanying information.


More information: berlinshowroom.com

In its 10th anniversary edition, the vintage furniture fair will take place in the grandstand hall of the Trabrennbahn in Berlin Karlshorst.

Further information under: design-boerse-berlin.de

After the festive opening, you can personally get an idea of the approved entries as well as the nominees of the German Ecodesign Award 2022. Be surprised by the 138 submissions and their solutions for a better world.

No registration is required to visit the exhibition for the jury session.

Location: feldfünf e.V. | Fromet-und-Moses-Mendelssohn-Platz 7-8 | 10969 Berlin
Opening hours: October 1 to 9 | daily from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

On October 4, we invite everyone who wants to save their favorite piece! In a workshop we dedicate ourselves to the topic of repairing and lend a hand ourselves. Afterwards, you can take a guided tour of the exhibition for the jury session and be inspired by 138 projects that combine good design, environmental awareness and innovation and make the world a little bit better.

The workshop is part of the SPOTLIGHT ON event series. It is dedicated to former winning projects of the German Ecodesign Award and their related topics.

The event is free of charge and will take place in German under the Corona regulations in force at the time of the event. You will receive information on this shortly beforehand by mail.

Location: feldfünf e.V. | Fromet-und-Moses-Mendelssohn-Platz 7–8 | 10969 Berlin

Gerda the Brave Giraffe is a holistic approach to pediatric radiology preparation that encourages children to enter an examination positively. They are accompanied throughout their Patient Journey and can actively participate in the preparation. Starting with the referring physician until after the exam, different materials help to reduce anxiety and stress of patients, parents and clinical staff and to decrease the number of sedations.

UXDA Jury member Markus Turber about the project:

»The character “Gerda the Brave Giraffe” accompanies children who need an MRI scan throughout a well-designed experience journey. The story helps kids become knowledgeable through print and audio media. This service is a game changer, as it shifts the status from affected patients to engaged children. As fear and powerlessness turn into curiosity and expertise, trust and patience towards the medical procedure grows, reducing the need to apply sedatives. Pediatric Radiology is a charming project!«

More information and registration

Following the previous day's workshop, we will delve deeper into the topic of repair in a SPOTLIGHT ON online talk on October 5. Steffen Vangerow, who restores old radios in his company and was nominated for the German Ecodesign Award in 2019, will talk about his commitment to a new culture of repair in his role as a member of the board of Round Table Repair e.V. Also in attendance will be two other former winners of the German Ecodesign Award, who are addressing the topic in their projects.

The event is free of charge and will be held in German.

Location: online | Zoom

Prof. Michael Klar and Karsten de Riese report in pictures and words on a desert trip with Otl Aicher and his son Florian, commissioned by BMW.

Moderation:
Kai Gehrmann, artistic director of “otl aicher 100”.

In German language | Admission free

Location:
Architecture Gallery Berlin, Karl-Marx-Allee 96, 10243 Berlin

Time:
Thursday, October 20, 2022, 7 to 9 p.m. (Admission from 6:30 p.m.).
Afterwards: Get-together

Details on how to enter and the competition dates are available on the Awards Website.