Social Design

A loom to start a business, a do-it-yourself house, or a solar kiosk for local power supply: social design is design for and with society — and highly topical. The consequences of the global growth economy are becoming increasingly severe for both human beings and the environment. Social design confronts the increasing imbalance of resources, means of production, and future opportunities and relies on a new, equitable exchange between the individual, civil society, the state, and the economy. Against this background, architects, designers, craftsperson, and engineers are all developing solutions. This exhibition presents relevant international projects and discusses the redesign of social systems, as well as of living and working environments.


Exhibitions and events

Swiss Design Collection

Temporary exhibition at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal until 31.12.2027

The museum houses the largest international design collection in Switzerland. The new permanent exhibition presents highlights and opens up access to the archives. The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich...

Photo Studio Wolgensinger —Through Four Eyes

Temporary exhibition at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal until 07.09.2025

The photo studio of Luzzi and Michael Wolgensinger, founded in the mid-1930s, was a Zurich institution for six decades and an important meeting place for the international avant-garde. With their...

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