Designcity explores global design and the urban environment and includes essays and propositions by acclaimed theorists such as Richard Florida, Brian Holmes, Saskia Sassen, John Thackara, Craig Buckley, Mike Davis, Hans Ibelings and Martin Pawley. This publication also features the projects showcased at the Designmai 2006 design festival in Berlin, presenting ideas and approaches by designers under the parallel theme of ‘Designcity.