THE PROJECT NEXT GEN DESIGN BRINGS TOGETHER 5 BIG INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PLATFORMS AND ANNUAL FESTIVALS
The project offers informal training to young designers in the form of masterclasses, residencies and a range of promotional and educational activities for the design sector and general audience in order to raise awareness on designer’s and consumer’s responsibility in the context of the Green Deal.
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Our Festival Network
Design festivals on green and sustainable design, in 5 European cities: Barcelona Design Week, Vienna Design Week, Skopje Design Week, What Design Can Do Conference in Amsterdam and Mikser Festival in Belgrade.
Knowledge hub
WASTEWARE
Barbara Gollackner - Austria
BIODESIGN – IMM64BS
Maja Halilovic - Bosnia and Herzegovina
DON’T FEED ME PLASTIC
Maja Repotocnik, - Slovenia
Squeeze the orange
Elisenda Jaquemot, Susana Jurado Gavino, Nuria Bonet Roca, - Spain
News
Mastering the Business of Design: Zoran Jedrejčić on Building a Brand in the Creative Industry
Skopje Design Week 2024 offered not only a platform for creative exploration but also a space for professional development, as demonstrated by Zoran Jedrejčić’s compelling masterclass, “How to Create a Design-Oriented Brand.“ A globally recognized industrial designer, Jedrejčić shared invaluable insights on navigating the intersection of creativity and commerce. The session opened with a discussion […]
Empowering Designers: Severin Filek’s Workshop at Skopje Design Week 2024
At Skopje Design Week 2024, Severin Filek, the managing director of Design Austria since 1992, led a pivotal workshop titled “How Do You Calculate Your Individual Hourly Rate? “ Known for his advocacy for the professionalization of the design industry, Filek shared his vast expertise on crucial business practices for creatives. The workshop explored topics essential […]
Collaborative Innovation: Nikola Radeljković’s Masterclass Celebrates Design Hybridity
As one of the most awaited lectures at Skopje Design Week 2024, Nikola Radeljković’s masterclass, titled “In Praise of Bastardy,” delved into the power of creative hybridity and unconventional collaboration in design. Drawing on his vast experience as co-founder of the renowned Numen/ForUse collective, Radeljković challenged traditional design norms and celebrated the beauty of cross-disciplinary experimentation. The […]
Breaking Barriers: The Next Gen Design Lectures Illuminate Opportunities for Emerging Designers
Skopje Design Week 2024, held under the theme “Pure Mobility,” emphasized the future of design as a tool for societal transformation. One of the event’s highlights was the merged session of two pivotal lectures: “Funding Opportunities for Cultural and Creative Sectors from the EU 2021–2027 (Creative Europe)” and “NEXT GEN Design Opportunities for Young Designers […]