bayern design provides a focal point for knowledge sharing and alliances about design in Bavaria. Its projects are dedicated to highlighting the importance of the key role design plays in the management of economic, societal, and sustainable transformation. bayern design GmbH is sponsored by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and is the organizer of Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW), the largest event of its kind in Germany, which will take place from May 6 to 14, 2023. The supporting association, bayern design forum e.V., is made up of design-oriented companies, agencies, and freelancers across design disciplines, architectural firms, trade chambers, universities, and associations.