Beneficial Design Institute GmbH is a design research institute focused on developing
sustainable, circular products and systems in fashion and textiles. It researches, develops and
tests comprehensive innovation concepts, offers consulting for companies and organizations,
and works with a holistic closed-loop approach in the sense of Cradle to Cradle, eco‐design and
a circular bioeconomy. BD-I focuses on material-oriented product and systems innovation, as
well as context- and culture-sensitive implementation strategies that can be applied regionally
and globally, always aiming for positive impacts on human health and the environment.

Retzdorffpromenade 2
12161 Berlin
Germany