Since 1994, the Dieter and Ingeborg Rams Foundation has been dedicated to supporting responsible and sensible product design. In particular, it seeks to critically examine and address, in various formats, the future demands on industrial design. Further, the foundation’s objectives include the scholarly analysis and public presentation of the founders’ design activities.
Since 1992, the Dieter and Ingeborg Rams Foundation has been dedicated to supporting responsible and sensible product design. In particular, it seeks to critically examine and address, in various formats, the future demands on industrial design. Further, the foundation’s objectives include the scholarly analysis and public presentation of the founders’ design activities.
Jürgen Werner Braun Interview
“Rams challenged us!”
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23 October 2024
3rd Dieter Rams Forum
discussion on design studies at the Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt a.M.
Following the successful event on 23 February 2024, which focused on industrial design studies at technical universities, a sequel followed on 23 October 2024.
In Germany, a relevant degree programme at university level is predominantly offered at art colleges. This third discussion event focused on the possibly different or similar characteristics and curricula of different universities. It also addressed the recurring question of the relationship between art and design in design practice. Read more >
Jonathan Ive Interview
‘He articulated the way it should be’
Fabio De'Longhi Interview
"Design has to be alive"
In 2012, the family-run De’Longhi Group took over the Braun Household division. In our interview, Fabio De’Longhi talks about how he sees Dieter Rams‘ legacy and what he expects from the future in terms of design, production methods and management strategies. Read more >
Jasper Morrison Interview
"Some Designers have a complete Vision of the Future"
Similar to Dieter Rams, one of Jasper Morrison’s grandfathers played a crucial role in his development as a designer. Here the British designer talks about his early, experimental years as a student in Berlin in the 1980s. And about how he classifies today’s phenomena such as retro design and AI. Read more >
© Norman Foster Foundation
Lord Norman Foster Interview
„His Appeal is truely universal”
Dieter Rams and Teaching
The Hamburg Years
Hans Ulrich Obrist in an Interview with Dieter Rams
“Epiphanies happen only occasionally”
Through his sleek and intentional work that has inspired generations of designers, the German living legend developed ten principles of good design, a set of guidelines that provides a blueprint of ethics, longevity and beauty. Interview by Hans Ulrich Obrist. Read more >
Dieter Rams and Colours
FM Radio: Red-Orange
International
Braun Design in Asia
When considering Braun’s relationship with Asia, it immediately becomes clear that the German company has oriented itself internationally from the very outset. This is true both in terms of its products and sales markets. The Volksempfänger radio, with its short range, was followed in 1933 by the Fernempfangs-Vorsatz, an attachment for the Volksempfänger in order to increase the range for European reception. The T 1000 world receiver of 1963, with which all short-wave transmitters worldwide could be received, became legendary. Read more >