Guido Englich

Prof. Guido Englich is a Professor of Industrial Design/Strategic Product and Concept Development at Burg Giebichenstein Art Academy since 2004. He previously taught at the Berlin University of the Arts (1990–1996) after studying German and theater at Free University Berlin (1981–1985) and industrial design at Berlin University of the Arts (1985–1990). As Dean of the Design Department (2006–2010, 2014–2017) and Chairman of the Industrial Design Study Committee since 2005, he has shaped academic leadership in design education.

• Education
  • German & Theater Studies, Free University Berlin (1981–1985)
  • Industrial Design, Berlin University of the Arts (1985–1990)

His research focuses on design strategies for sustainability, social intervention, and environmental crisis mitigation. Key interests include speculative design, human-environment interactions, open-source design, and integrating film/photography into design processes. Projects like Food Culture Empowerment and Studio Cambio: Forest exemplify his work in material innovation and systems thinking.

He has supervised master's theses on topics ranging from Street Vendors to Design Without Sketching, mentoring students in prototyping, bionics, and post-industrial production strategies. His scientific award for the Mac Travel Guide (1991) highlights early recognition in design communication.

Englich leads the VideoLab at Burg Giebichenstein, emphasizing film as a design tool. Collaborations with professionals like Benjamin Schief, Julius Abromeit, and institutions such as BioLab and ScobeyTec demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach.