The Vitra Design Museum numbers among the world’s leading museums of design. It is dedicated to the research and presentation of design, past and present, and examines design’s relationship to architecture, art and everyday culture. 

In the main museum building by Frank Gehry, the museum annually mounts two major temporary exhibitions. Smaller parallel shows are presented in the Vitra Design Museum Gallery, a neighbouring exhibition space. Often developed with renowned designers, many of the museum’s exhibitions cover highly relevant contemporary themes, such as future technologies, sustainability or questions like mobility and social awareness. Others address historical aspects or protagonists.

The work of the Vitra Design Museum is based on its collection, which encompasses not only key objects of design history, but also the estates of several important figures (including Charles & Ray Eames, George Nelson, Verner Panton and Alexander Girard). The museum library and document archive are available to researchers upon request. The museum conceives its exhibitions for touring, and they are shown at venues around the world. On the Vitra Campus, they are complemented by a diverse programme of events, guided tours and workshops.

Vitra Design Museum

Dr. Mateo Kries

This department oversees the organization, preservation, and educational outreach of curated collections.

Collections Management

This department oversees the planning, design, and execution of exhibitions and events.

Exhibitions Management

This department is responsible for the organization, preservation, and accessibility of important documents and records.

Information Management

This department manages the organization's communication strategies and public image through media relations and editorial content.

Vitra Design Museum

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Collections Management

Exhibitions Management

Information Management

Public Relations

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Vitra Design Museum

Org chart

Teams

Collections Management

Exhibitions Management

Information Management

Public Relations

Offices

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