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Month: January 2025

Next Gen Design Open Call Now Live: Redesign Tomorrow, Today

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The Next Gen Design Competition invites young European designers (18–35) to propose bold, sustainable solutions under the theme “Redesign Tomorrow, Today.” This initiative brings together five leading European design festivals—Mikser Festival, What Design Can Do, designaustria, Barcelona Design Week, and Skopje Design Week—to empower the next generation of circular designers.

Under the theme “Redesign Tomorrow, Today,” the competition encourages designers to propose ideas tackling pressing challenges like circular product design, urban farming, and sustainable textiles. Selected projects will feature in the Next Gen Design Traveling Exhibition, touring Europe’s leading design festivals, and winners will join the Next Gen Design Residency Program, gaining hands-on experience and collaboration opportunities.

For submission guidelines, themes, and prizes, visit nextgendesign.eu/open-call. The deadline to apply is March 30.

Next Gen Design has evolved from the Young Balkan Designers initiative and is supported by the European Commission through the Creative Europe Programme.

Nikola Radeljkovic

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Beyond his global success, Nikola is dedicated to shaping the local design scene. As a creative director and brand strategist, he supports regional furniture companies while mentoring young designers, providing them with guidance and growth opportunities.

Nikola Radeljkovic is one of the most talented and prolific product designers in the Balkans. As a distinguished professional in furniture design and production, he has collaborated on numerous projects with prestigious international brands. He is also one of the three pillars behind the globally acclaimed multidisciplinary studio Numen / ForUse, known for its innovative and experimental approach to design.

By nurturing new generations of designers and strengthening collaborations within the industry, Nikola significantly contributes to the international recognition of the Balkan design scene. His work not only enhances local brands but also ensures that the region’s design identity continues to evolve and thrive on the global stage.