"'We understand design not as a passive product to be consumed, but as an active dialogue. Our DNA is about involving people so they don't just 'attend' an event, but literally take part in shaping it.'"
"'True participation begins when we stop merely asking people for their opinions and start treating them as co-creators. It's about building a shared regional identity through 'doing.'"
In 2026, Frankfurt RheinMain will be the first German region to hold the title of World Design Capital, emphasizing design as a means of civic engagement. The initiative aims to bridge bureaucratic administration and civil society through a program titled 'Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a better life.' With 2,000 events and 450 projects, the program encourages active participation from residents, transforming them into co-creators. The project is supported by local governments and aims to address real-world challenges through collaborative design methodologies.
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