Central Franconia's (Mittelfranken) economic linchpin is the Nuremberg/Fürth/Erlangen Metropolitan Region. For generations, a traditional company has been active in the heart of Central Franconia and has become an integral part of the world of design: the Faber-Castell writing accessories manufacturer. Central Franconia's business landspace is very varied. Please contact the Bavarian State Trade Agency (Landesgewerbeanstalt, LGA), the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Industrie- und Handelskammer, IHK) or the Chamber of Crafts (Handwerkskammer), if you have general questions relating to the promotion of the economy. Questions relating to specific innovation-oriented issues will be answered by Bayern Innovativ. Most of your questions relating to design will be answered on this website; should you need more information, please write an e-mail to bayern design by clicking This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you wish to contact young designers in Central Franconia, kindly contact the Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Nürnberg), the Nuremberg Academy (Akademie Nürnberg) or the Academy of Fine Arts in Lauf (Akademie der Bildenden Künste Lauf). Should you require consultation relating to the professional design environment, please contact the Association of German Industrial Designers (Verband der Industriedesigner, VDID). The Neues Museum in Nuremberg hosts a permanent exhibition on good design.