COURTSIDE CANDY—THE CULTURE AND INFLUENCE OF BASKETBALL

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A journey into a world where basketball redefines creativity—and shapes the art, fashion, and design of contemporary subcultures.

Courtside Candy by gestalten Verlag explores basketball as a cultural force that extends far beyond the sport itself. Basketball influences art, fashion, street art, urban interventions, city planning, architecture, and graphic design. This book tells a visually captivating story and shows how basketball acts as a creative engine in certain subcultures. By highlighting the intersection between the game and various forms of expression,Courtside Candy shows how basketball shapes and reflects the character of the places where the sport is alive.

Basketball connects with a wide variety of creative fields, driving innovation wherever art, architecture, and culture intersect. This book documents how the sport creates connections and change, offering readers a concentrated insight into the inspiring power of basketball across disciplines.


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Frequently asked questions

Shipping & Delivery

We ship all our products within Germany insured with DHL. Abroad - insured with Deutsche Post: 

Within Germany €5.20
Within the EU €7.50
Outside the EU €12.00

From a minimum order value of €100, shipping is free for you within Germany.

Which payment methods do you accept?

You can pay with credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna or Shop Pay.

Can I order abroad?

Clear! We ship our products both within and outside Europe. Please note that for shipments to other EU countries, delivery times may vary depending on the country. You can find more information here. For shipments to Norway, Switzerland and all shipments outside the EU, there may be additional delays due to customs.

Shipping outside Germany is €7.35.

How long does it take for my order to reach me?

We usually ship your order within 3-5 business days. Within Germany, the delivery time is a further 3-5 working days. Please note that delivery times may be delayed around public holidays. If you do not receive your package within the standard delivery times, please contact us.

Please note that for shipments to other EU countries, delivery times may vary depending on the country. You can find more information here. For shipments to Norway, Switzerland and all shipments outside the EU, there may be additional delays due to customs.


We believe in a clean environment.

For this, we upcycle basketballs and design unique bags. Sustainable and fair.

Handmade in Cologne

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PROCESS

Handmade in Cologne

Each Bal Designs bag is unique and handmade in Cologne. We source our material from local schools and clubs and upcycle old basketballs that would otherwise end up in the trash. The robust leather is the ideal material for our bags.

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Environment

Sustainable and fair

Sustainable consumption is possible. With this basic philosophy, designer Rita Balta founded the label Bal Designs. We believe that there is an alternative to fast fashion and ever faster changing trends. For us, there is no alternative to sustainable business and fair production.

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CLIMATE PROTECTION

1 bag = 1 tree

Trees are one of the most efficient means against climate change. They absorb carbon and store it for centuries. A single mangrove binds over 12 kg of CO2 per year. That is why we plant one mangrove for every product sold.

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