Panel discussion and cocktails
CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: INNOVATIONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, HERITAGE, AND TECHNOLOGY
21 September 2024 | 16:00–18:00
Landstraßer Gürtel 51, Dunaj, Avstrija
As part of the opening events of Vienna Design Week and the Crafting Futures exhibition, the Centre for Creativity invites you to join us for the discussion Catalysts of Change: Innovations at the Intersection of Design, Heritage, and Technology. We will explore how to build an ecosystem where public institutions, producers such as museums and agencies, designers, architects, and other creatives—together with companies and regional partners—can play an active role in fostering technological and non-technological innovations. We will discuss how to establish interdisciplinary and regional collaborations that are crucial for revolutionizing materials, production methods, and technologies, paving the way toward a more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and humane future. And how policymakers can create a suitable support environment for the development of the creative sector and innovation by supporting this cross-sectorial collaborations. By connecting designers, institutions, and creative businesses from across the region, we aim to highlight shared values and challenges within the sector, strengthening regional networks and supporting sustainable, collaborative initiatives that can leave a lasting impact on the creative landscape.
Join us to discover how dynamic partnerships between institutions, creators, and other sectors can bridge the past and present, foster social change, drive technological innovation, and shape lasting international collaborations. The panel will be moderated by Kristina Dešman and Aline Lara Rezende.
16:00–18:00 Catalysts of Change: Innovations at the Intersection of Design, Heritage, and Technology.
16:00 Welcome by Gabriel Roland, Director of Vienna Design Week
16:05–17:00 Empowering Designers and Creatives
In the first part of the panel, designers and design practices from across the broader region will explore the support needed to address contemporary challenges.
- Milica Balubdžić, Architect, Designer, and Artist, Vienna,
- Lara Baler, Architect and Designer, Ljubljana and Milan,
- Jessica Guy, Fab Lab Barcelona,
- Katharina Mischer and Thomas Traxler, Mischer’traxler Studio, Vienna,
- Rok Oblak, Salto Dionys, Ljubljana.
17:05–18:00 Institutions as Catalysts of Change
In the second part, we will highlight innovative initiatives and partnerships that are driving significant changes and advancements in the region. We will also discuss how institutions can most effectively support the efforts of creatives and contribute to the development and success of design practices.
- Tulga Beyerle, Director of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg,
- Thomas A. Geisler, Director of Kunstgewerbemuseum/Design Campus, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden,
- Elisabeth Noever-Ginthör, Head of Creativity and Business, Vienna Business Agency,
- Gerin Trautenberger, Director of EIT Culture and Creativity CLC-South East & Alps,
- Maja Vardjan, Director of the Museum of Architecture and Design, Ljubljana,
- Anja Zorko, Head of Centre for Creativity.
18:30 Guided tour of the WATER exhibition and cocktail
The exhibition WATER, organised by DESIGN CORNER LJUBLJANA, presents an inspiring overview of the works of Slovenian designers showcasing a diverse range of products, from witty cleaning tools to elegant bottles and innovative clay filters. Each piece combines aesthetics and functionality, offering a fresh perspective on this essential element. The exhibition is curated by Katjuša Kranjc & David Tavčar for Design Corner Ljubljana, a bright new spot on the map of Slovenian creativity, as it presents what’s new on the design scene week after week. Featured designers include: Ajda Bartok, Lara Bohinc, Rok Oblak, Tanja Pak, Darja Malešic, Katjuša Kranjc & Rok Kuhar, Urška Sadar, Soft Baroque, Hana Tavčar, David Tavcar, Izadora Verlic, EQUA, Pjorkkala, and Prapra.
19:00 Guided tour of the Crafting Futures exhibition and cocktail
The Crafting Futures exhibition, organized by the Centre for Creativity/MAO, explores the fusion of contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship. It features the works of Slovenian designers who, with financial support and mentoring from the European platform Distributed Design, developed limited-edition series. The exhibition highlights the intersection of craft and modern techniques, showcasing high-quality products with traceable origins. These items not only stand out from generic industrial goods but also address ecological concerns through sustainable practices and locally sourced materials. Featured designers include: Rok Oblak, Luka Pleskovič, Darja Malešič, Maruša Mazej, Pjorkkala, Andraž Rudi Vrhovšek, Lucija Perko, Lara Baler, Boris Ouček, Nina Vastl Štefe, Luka Bernik, Črt Štrubelj.
The panel discussion is organized in collaboration with the EIT Culture and Creativity community as part of the Distributed Design Platform, supported by the Creative Europe program and with the support of SKICA Vienna.
