The German Design Council’s ABC Awards 2021 distinguish outstanding design and communication work in all fields and disciplines of the world of mobility. The jury this year has presented awards in the three main categories of “Transportation”, “Mobility & Innovation” and “Communication” as well as in four special categories. The honorary “Brand Manager of the Year” award has gone to Dutch industrial designer Taco Carlier from VanMoof.

The ABC Awards 2021 are open for registration as of today. The jury is looking for pioneering transport solutions, from heavy industrial vehicles to hoverboards; outstanding innovation in technology and infrastructure and the highlights of online and offline brand communication. The registration deadline is 12 May 2021.

With the Automotive Brand Contest 2020, the German Design Council has honoured outstanding design and communication work in the international automotive sector for the tenth time now. The jury presented awards in twelve different categories and four special categories. The “Brand Manager of the Year” honour was presented to Michael Stoschek, Chairman of the Brose Group.