Talks

What role does design want to – and is able to – play in the future? Drawing on the concept of the Five Stages of Grief, experts reflect on the place of design in society.

With his rolling party tables, Leon Theodor steps into private parking garages in Hietzing and takes the festivities out onto the street.

Vibrant lighting from Atelier Areti meets the soft textures of USM.

The Vienna gallery bel etage presents unique pieces by female artists of the Wiener Werkstätte in dialogue with furniture and objects by enfant terrible Dagobert Peche.

How can industrial manufacturing byproducts be utilized, material cycles closed, and circular production systems and regional value chains established?

With four workshops and a special cocktail event, paper republic invites visitors to a sensory exploration of analog creativity.

In their joint lecture, Anna Valentiny and Jerome Becker will offer insights into their work at the intersection of architecture, publishing, and curatorial practice.

The Regenerative Design Lab conducts experimental design research on regenerative futures, new roles, and political responsibility in design.

What began seven years ago as a digital planning tool has evolved into MissionAcoustic – a platform that connects architects and interior designers with sustainable, design-oriented acoustic solutions from more than 35 renowned brands. On the occasion of the 20th edition of the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK … more

How can companies utilize traditional Indian crafts to promote inclusive and environmentally sustainable business practices?

In a talk about interior architecture, Bo:IA explores Ella Briggs’ pioneering work in the field and its relevance today, together with authors Elana Shapira and Dörte Kuhlmann

Why we design things with care – but often not change: An interactive encounter between the design of behavior, collaboration, and culture.

Katja Schechtner and Alex Putzer, in collaboration with the Klima Biennale Wien, present the Declaration of the Rights of Citizen Danube.

Technical excellence meets creative vision: the story behind the “STEYR Cervus” tractor from St. Valentin.

The interactive roundtable discussion EAT YOUR WASTE takes a fresh look at circular food design.

In a special episode of their lifestyle podcast, Eva Dinnewitzer, Valerie Zehethofer, and Daniel Kalt discuss current design trends, things, and non-things.

VIENNA, GIVE YOUR VOICE TO THE DANUBE!

The group exhibition EVERYDAY MATTERS explores the role that design and materiality play in shaping atmosphere and our perception of everyday life.

A conversation on how design can contribute to well-being, inclusion, and more caring ways of living.

With “WOLFSMAUL”, Scalick Industries presents the world’s first flush-mounted, in-wall charging station for electric vehicles.

On sitting and reading: Students at the Institute of Design are exploring the future potential of two prototype design objects – and sharing their perspectives.