‘Bastardy’—challenges conventional thinking by rejecting rigid norms and celebrating the unpredictable, chaotic nature of creation, ultimately leading to authentic and groundbreaking designs
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Transformative Role of Design Education
Design Education and its Impact for a Better Society
Opening Remarks
The Success and Impact of Design Projects
NO WASTE WORKSHOP
The Re-Generation: Manifesting Climate Futures Beyond 2050
Developed with design research agency STBY
Creativity and the Climate Movement
Graphic design as a tool for activism
Waste Colonialism and the Fashion Industry
Upcycling waste textiles into fashion and addressing the impact of waste colonialism
Biodesign for a Planet First Future
Embracing nature as an ally in sustainable innovation
Birgit Lohmann
Bridging design, research, and curatorial innovation, Birgit continues to shape contemporary design discourse.
Foreseeing the impact of digital media, in 1999 she co-founded designboom, the world’s first online magazine, illustrating information on art, architecture, and technology.
Beyond her editorial work, Birgit has contributed as a design historian for international auction houses and justice departments, while continuously engaging with the design community through lectures and exhibitions, leveraging her extensive experience in design and product development.
As of now, Lohmann is involved with various initiatives, including her new project called “NOT COMPROMISED,” which debuted at Milan Design Week 2024. The exhibition challenged perspectives on sustainability, featuring works like Boonserm Premthada’s outdoor collection made from elephant dung. Advocating for non-anthropocentric coexistence, for a world where human presence protects rather than harms, while fostering education and public dialogue in contemporary art.