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designaustria: WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG AND NEW DESIGNERS
Photo Credit: Evija Kraukle
After our highly anticipated first gathering in September, we kindly invite to our follow-up workshop to discuss what we – as the next generation of professional designers – want and need.
What do young designers want? What do young designers need?
This workshop is a further step to activating a network of young and new designers in Austria.
Together with you, we want join the forces into a powerful creative voice. Come and meet our network of next generation of designers and . In this workshop we will get to know each other, determine the needs of our network and look for the next actionable steps.
We stand for:
- sustainability
- international community
- visibility for young designers
Meet the team:
Lisa Stolz
Kerstin Pfleger
Therese Balslev
Evija Kraukle
Join us on
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 15:30-18:00 CEST
designforum Wien
Free admission
Please register HERE
Crafting the Future: The Evolution of Bosnian ZANAT
Walking the Talk: Making Circular Design a Reality
BIKE BELL “Skopje”
Our idea was to create something both practical and symbolic. Each ring of the bell tells the city’s story. This bell not only enhances safety but also adds cultural identity to bicycles across the city.
The product combines functionality with artistry. Featuring hand-painted motifs inspired by the culture of Skopje, such as iconic landmarks like the Stone Bridge, the historic Kale Fortress, and traditional Macedonian patterns, the bell encapsulates the spirit of the city.
These designs not only celebrate Skopje’s architectural heritage but also highlight its vibrant cultural identity, making the bell a unique piece of art. Whether showcasing the intricate details of ancient motifs or the bold colors of local traditions, each bell serves as a miniature canvas that brings a touch of Skopje’s history and charm to the user.
Women Creating the Future of Design
Photo Credit: Valerie Eccli
During VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, on Friday, September 20, 2024, 16:00-19:00 CEST at designforum Wien, the Austrian interest association and knowledge centre designaustria is hosting a networking event about gender balance in the design industries.
Gender equality is an essential condition for an innovative, competitive, and thriving European economy. However, the gender disparity exists across the design industry.
Survey results by designaustria showed, while for instance 70% of graphic design students are women, only 11% of female entrepreneurs employ staff, even 0% of female creative directors employ more than 10 people. To overcome disparity, a concise positioning and a conscious choice of business partners are essential. Connecting with peers is a crucial way to reflect, encourage, evolve and support.
Join us on
Friday, 20 September 2024, 16:00-19:00 CEST
designforum Wien
Free admission.
PROGRAM
Curators’ introduction
to IN*VISIBLE x Raum für Erregung
Talks by
– Maja Lalic, director Mikser
– Valentina Auer, communication designer, lecturer at FH Salzburg
– Barbara Weingartshofer, initiator of the gender study »Frauen zählen.«, designaustria
Moderation: Sigrid Bürstmayr
Invitation
Next Gen Design: Outlook on Future Meetings with Kerstin Pfleger (studio re.d), Lisa Stolz (MOWO), Evija Kraukle (designaustria) und Therese Balslev (Danish Design Centre).
Panel discussion
Aperó
Literature:
Gender balance in the European Green Deal (2023) by the European Institute for Gender Equality
Women in Design (2023) by the European Union Intellectual Property Office
A Feminist European Green Deal (2022) by Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF)
The Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 (2020) by the European Commission
Frauen zählen (2022) by designaustria (German version)
PIAO CHAIR
The PIAO CHAIR is made from multiple layers of fibrous paper, laminated together by hand to create a lightweight yet remarkably strong structure. The edges of the paper are left raw and uneven, highlighting the material’s natural origins and the craftsmanship involved in the chair’s production.
The chair’s form evokes the silhouette of Ming-dynasty horseshoe chairs—an iconic element of Chinese furniture history. The choice of material is inspired by the traditional paper umbrella-making techniques of the Yuhang District in Hangzhou, where PINWU Design Studio is located.
PINWU Design Studio was founded by Zhang Lei, Christoph John, and Jovana Zhang after they met at the Milan Salone del Mobile furniture fair in 2010. Their work often explores how fragile or ephemeral materials like paper can be transformed through skill and creativity into durable objects.
BIOCARPET
The subject of this artistic creation is an experimental textile surface made from wool waste. By employing woolen fibers and utilizing the felting technique, Biocarpet stands out as a remarkable example of how art and sustainability can intertwine.
The “Biocarpet – Apple Murex Egg Casing” is a groundbreaking artwork that merges the wonders of the ocean with the comfort of home textiles. This unique piece is designed to unveil the hidden mysteries of sea worlds and their natural, often invisible structures through a captivating textile sculpture-carpet.
Our urban environments are dominated by synthetic materials that can feel harsh and unwelcoming. Therefore, the design focuses on integrating tactile and biomimetic structures into the carpet, which highlights key themes such as recycling, biodiversity, and the use of natural materials.
FOODA BRAND
Seeing the bag on the street or in the household reminds people of overconsumption, while also bringing in the emotional reminder to share the leftover food with those in need.
FOODA is a brand focused on food-sharing and the reduction of food waste. FOODA bags, combined together with the application ensure that the food that would be thrown away is transported to those in need. The recognizable design of the FOODA bag that combines two colors and a pocket for a personal message works as a way of overcoming the emotional and physical obstacles of food sharing.
FOODA bag is made of polyester and is waterproof ensuring that the food stays safe even when it rains. When giving away food in the FOODA bag, the personal message can be written as a means of communication between the giver and the receiver emphasizing the emotional aspect of food-sharing.