Matthias Zykan, born in 1970, lives and works at the intersection of food, art, conceptualisation, music and family in Vienna 

Design Studio ZWUPP is a unit that focuses on concept on the one hand and on the other a love of detail. Interdisciplinary works in 3D, film and photography, also graphics and illustration cross over visually manifested borderlines and create products that do not fit in as much as stand out. The … more

“Zur Schwäbische Jungfrau” has been a household word since 1720 for exquisite table and bed linen and towelling. The house philosophy is based on first-class quality, the finest finishing and optimal service. The store in the heart of Vienna is annexed to its own studio, thus it is able to produce … more

Reclaim the streets! Zuko is a free rental service for mobile street furniture. The aim is to transform unused public spaces into places where people can linger and interact, thereby strengthening the neighborhood.

“Hands on, minds on, hearts on!” In the ZOOM children’s museum children can ask questions, touch, investigate, feel and play to their hearts’ content. Children explore here using all the senses in the world. They zoom onto objects and situations in their own special way and find things out about … more

Previous text:  … Anna Zimmermann works in the areas of object design, concept development, and art direction. Her projects are multifaceted, inspired by everyday life, and often address social controversies. The conceptual approach, fascination for material and color, and contemporary aesthetic … more

Mit dem ZIMMER Working in Concept etablierte Markus Rauer 2016 einen Workspace, der seither auch für Seminare, Workshops, Shootings, Kunstausstellungen und vieles andere mehr genutzt wird. Im September 2020 wurden die Räumlichkeiten in der Piaristengasse um einen Concept Store erweitert, in dem … more

Zieta Prozessdesign‘s aim is to develop innovative design in smarter technologies for the future - among others the FiDU technology. The work involves experimenting with different shapes to develop the whole scale of possibilities for the new systems and to present new, more complex design … more

The Department of Design (DDE) is one of Switzerland’s leading educational and research institutions in the design field. The bachelor- and master-level teaching and the research, further education and other services provided by its seven subject areas – Game Design, Cast/Audiovisual Media … more

Nadja Zerunian and Peter Weisz have been collaborating as zerunianandweisz since 2015. The design studio works with master artisans around the globe on limited tabletop collections that emphasize traditional crafts. After launching its collection at Vienna’s leading design gallery in 2015, the duo … more

Nadja Zerunian is a designer, who works together with traditional craftspeople. After ten years as a senior designer at Calvin Klein in New York and as creative director at Georg Jensen and the Swatch Group, she founded the co/rizom initiative with projects in Albania, Bosnia, Georgia, Nigeria … more

When first moving house eleven years ago, Dasha Zaichanka opted for a life of adventure: On her journeys, the designer and illustrator sets out to on a quest for inspiration in every corner of a room and across the whole world. In doing so, she casts her sights beyond her own horizon and finds … more

Sebastian Zachl was born in 1984 in Steyr (Upper Austria). After finishing school, he attended the technical college for furniture construction and interior design in Hallstatt, which awakened his interest in furniture design. He pursued this passion and deepened his knowledge by studying for his … more

Zachl & Hanserl attended the HTBLA [Higher Secondary School] of Cabinetry and Interior Decoration in Hallstatt, Austria, before taking up studies in industrial design at the Vienna University of Applied Arts. In their regionally inspired works, the process of building prototypes in the … more

The Young ExpertsCluster is the platform for the next generation in all design disciplines. “We are young, we are professional. We are trainees, interns, or at the very outset of our career. Whether agency, freelancer, or studio – our paths are exciting and challenging.” “We network, discuss, share … more

Xpoints (Crossing Points) from Switzerland stands for surprising connections and concepts. The process, product, and UX design studio addresses contemporary challenges as well as technical and intangible achievements of the past, considering them in the context of future requirements. Xpoints … more

XAL is the leading manufacturer of top-quality lighting sources and light systems for shop, office, hotel, and home applications. The headquarters of the firm founded in 1989 is in Graz. XAL’s passion for light is not only technical– for instance as an LED pioneer– but has also spread far and wide … more

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

Every two years, the World Design Organization awards the title of World Design Capital (WDC) to a city or region. For 2026, the award went to the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region. What can design achieve – for society, for our coexistence, for democracy? The World Design Capital 2026 program aims to … more

WOP Works on Paper is a contemporary Viennese art gallery with a focus on drawings, collages, and prints. The gallery provides an exhibition space for young emerging artists, exploring the possibilities of the medium. Along with upcoming artists, the gallery shows established contemporary positions … more

Bethan Laura Wood graduated with a first class BA (Hons) in Three-Dimensional Design from the University of Brighton in 2006, and continued her education at the Royal Collage of Art where she studied under the tuition of Jurgen Bey and Martino Gamper, in the Design Product department completing in … more

Marlene Wolfmair (b. 1988) is a 3D all-rounder with focus on lighting, texturing and rendering. The Austrian designer experiments with stills and animations to generate her own realities. Wolfmair attended the Linz University of Arts and Industrial Design and studied information design at the FH … more

Wolfgang Schön works in the historic city center in Vienna. His art institute for copperplate printing is on the mezzanine, the intermediate floor. The firm was founded in 1922 and since 1937 has been located on Naglergasse 4 in the middle of the first Viennese district. Wolfgang Schön has been … more

Wohnsalon P specialises in the design and implementation of comprehensive design concepts. The showroom in the centre of Vienna offers designer furniture and living accessories as well as fabrics. Ursula Polster, the director, ran the Silenzio design temple for 20 years.

Wittmann schafft Lieblingsstücke: Diese sind das Ergebnis jahrzehntelang konsequent verfolgter Haltung zu Handwerk und Design – zwei Elemente, die Wittmann seit jeher auf einzigartige Weise verbindet. Wittmann vermag es, Trends zu setzen und Meilensteine der Möbelgeschichte entstehen zu lassen.  

Die Wirtschaftskammer Wien ist die gesetzliche Interessensvertretung aller Wiener Unternehmen. Sie repräsentiert Ein-Personen-Unternehmen und kleine Handwerksbetriebe ebenso wie Industrie und Banken und zählt alles in allem über 130.000 Mitglieder. Im Mittelpunkt ihrer Aufgaben steht die aktive … more

The Vienna Business Agency supports the diversity of the creative industries in the city with a range of formats, initiatives, and funding programs. It facilitates new projects, establishes innovative and unexpected focuses, and pushes activities designed to network, strengthen, and increase … more

Since 2013, WIPARK has made spaces available to artists as part of the KunstRaumGarage project, inspiring examination of these locations in new ways. This has resulted in innovative and artistic interventions that have transformed parking garages into locations of inspiration and cultural activity.

Laura Sophie Winkler is a creative expert in the fields of communication, project management, styling and editing. She has been at VIENNA DESIGN WEEK since 2018, working as Head of Communication since 2024. In addition to managing the FOKUS format and co-directing PASSIONSWEGE, she is also … more

Every second Austrian regularly uses willhaben (ÖWA Plus survey 2019-IV). As Austria’s largest marketplace, with more than nine million advertisements, willhaben offers a rich range of every form of fashion, furniture, and objet d’art. Hence, it has been an important function of willhaben for many … more

The online platform wildwood brings young design together with local craftsmanship, simultaneously spotlighting it in the process. Designers get the opportunity here to realize and present their first designs. In addition, wildwood offers them support in phases of prototyping, production, sale, and … more

How to increase efficiency and still make certain that the staff feel well in their working environment – these are the central issues that we solve for our clients with our individualized office and furnishing concepts. Our range of services includes furnishing, interior design, and office … more

WIENWOCHE ist ein Wiener Festival, das mit der Verschmelzung von kreativen Praktiken und Aktivismus experimentiert: in unterschiedlichen Größen und Formaten und von verschiedenen Seiten der Kunst und sozialer Bewegungen. WIENWOCHE findet seit 2012 jedes Jahr im September statt. WIENWOCHE versteht … more

The Vienna Tourist Board is Vienna’s official destination management and marketing organization. It works on a non-profit basis and operates worldwide, thus strengthening and broadening the marketing activities of Vienna’s tourism businesses, to which it also offers central B2B services. In two … more

The WZ (Wiener Zeitung) is a public service media outlet, founded on the WZEVI Act and its defined mandate, operating independently and free from external influence. As a compass medium, it fosters an informed society in which everyone can recognize their political potential and actively shape … more

With over three hundred events and approximately a million visitors each year the Wiener Stadthalle is Austria’s biggest event center and one of Europe’s greatest arenas. More than 10.000 events have taken place the five decades of its existence: The multi-functional potential of the auditoriums … more

The wiener SITZgruppe is a group of young master artisans variously devoted to the task of deliberating and developing ecological sustainability combined with modern seating culture. The group of upholsters and decorators engage in reflections about the future of their craft and want to inspire … more

The roots of the Wiener Silber Manufactur date back to 1882. Their archives contain approximately 11.000 original designs, among them some by Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher, Kolo Moser, and Oswald Haerdtl. Recognized contemporary designers such as Zaha Hadid, Erwin Wurm, and Tomas Alonso continue … more

In 2008, Andreas Gugumuck, a former commercial computer specialist and project manager, founded the Wiener Schneckenmanufaktur in Rothneusiedl, where he has been breeding edible snails in permaculture ever since. At the end of September Gugumuck is opening a new snail factory with shop and farmyard … more

Tradition und Innovation im Einklang. Über Generationen hinweg betreiben wir zahlreiche Attraktionen und die BAR im PRATER. Unsere Zukunft? Ideen und Pläne, bereit zur Verwirklichung. Willkommen in unserer Welt, beständig durch stetigen Wandel. https://www.facebook.com/wienerpraterkoidls … … more

Founded in 1718, the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory Augarten is the second oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe. Today, just as then, the Augarten porcelain is made and painted by hand. Thus each item is a unique, one-off piece. Forms and decorations have been created since the existence of the … more

Die Stadt Wien besitzt rund 2.000 Hektar Acker- und Weinbauflächen, die vom Forst- und Landwirtschaftsbetrieb der Stadt (MA 49) bewirtschaftet werden, und zählt somit zu den größten Bio-Betrieben Österreichs. Seit 2022 werden Erzeugnisse dieser Flächen nicht mehr ausschließlich im Großhandel … more

The building of the WIENER ESSIG BRAUEREI on Waldgasse 3 in the 10th district was put up in 1898 by the brick industry as a residential house for workers. In 1929, Erwin Gegenbauer’s grandfather Ignaz set up a small business as sauerkraut maker. Later, his son became a major manufacturer of … more

WIEN PRODUCTS is a project of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce that supports selected firms in Vienna in their export activities. The 60 companies currently sponsored by WIEN PRODUCTS represent the highest-quality products, excellent service, and the goal of allowing the unique flair and aesthetics … more

WIEN PRODUCTS is an association of, currently, 55 Viennese companies that have come together under the umbrella of the Vienna Economic Chamber with the objective of making Viennese quality famous around the world. From A for Augarten via M for Münze Österreich to Z for Zur Schwäbischen Jungfrau … more

“Vienna has more to offer than classics such as Mozart, Strauss, Schubert, and Co.!” Music nerd, record collector, and amateur music historian Geri Hollerer founded Wien Popkultour to shine a spotlight on important but often forgotten places and people in local pop and subculture history. Booking … more

Wien Museum is a general-purpose metropolitan museum with a wide range of collections and exhibitions – from the history of the city to art, fashion and modern culture, from the earliest settlements to the present day. Because of its general approach and interdisciplinary potential, it occupies a … more

With a total floor space of 30,000 square meters and more than fifty shops WIEN MITTE – The Mall is the largest shopping center in the heart of Vienna. Its modern architecture in dialogue with the historical Vienna surrounding it and its excellent connections to public transport underline its … more

Colourful, alive and multifaceted like the city itself. Wien live documents the spirit of the metropolis on the Danube and devotes itself to the different facets of city life: the people, the fashion, the theatres, the museums, the cuisine, the scene … … Wien live uses elaborate photo series and … more

Wien Energie is Austria’s largest regional supplier of energy and promotes modern, environmentally sound, and tried-and-tested technologies. Also in the area of energy infrastructure for e-vehicles, they help to create sensible means of electric mobility.

Vera Wiedermann transports us with her design into culinary spheres. Born in Innsbruck in 1986, the designer came to Vienna via Milan; she studied industrial design at the Vienna University of Applied Arts and founded her own design studio in 2010. She creates table culture, designs poetic spatial … more

„wiedenski makes many into one.“

Virgil Widrich was born in 1967 in Salzburg and works in many film and multimedia productions. He is one of the founders and managing directors of the multimedia production firm checkpointmedia, university professor of Art & Science at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, and owner and CEO of … more

In 2010, the architecture and design studio Wideshot was founded in Vienna by the architects and designers Oliver Bertram and Johannes Mücke. Its team of 25, comprising architects, designers, graphic and concept artists, and communication designers, specializes in creating scenarios and worlds for … more

“We are rebellious optimists.” Whoosh offers a solid, fact-based argument that explains why the future belongs to large cities, and outlines the benefits of living in a social, liberal, and diverse environment full of opportunity, exchange, and choice. “We create events, which play with Vienna. We … more

The Budapest-based studio specializes in the contemporary interpretation of traditional carpets and combines bright patterns inspired from the Ukrainian Carpathians with a modern aesthetic. By working together with experienced artisans, White Wood Studio ensures that each piece is not only a … more

White Elephant DesignLab is run by Tobias Kestel (*1976) and Florian Puschmann (*1981) since 2007. In their work the two industrial designers (both graduates of the University of Applied Sciences/FH Joanneum, Graz/Austria) join designers and experts of different fields such as design researchers … more

White Cubes is a multidisciplinary company, a creative design office in the newly born design district of Athens, the old gas factory – Gazi – specializing in interior design, furniture design and experimental art. White Cubes tries to test the boundaries between art and design, creating a new … more

What Matters, a multidisciplinary platform for creative and cultural dialogue founded by Tetiana Stakhivska and Yulia Mukhoid, promotes East-West cooperation through design, forward thinking, and cross-border exchange.

West University of Timișoara, Faculty of Arts and Design offers students and professionals opportunities for continuing learning and training in the field of design. The focus of the teaching is the important role of design and its influence on society and everyday life. In this connection … more

The interdisciplinary design office Wertheimer Interiors concentrates on interior design, general design, furnishings, and art. Innovative solutions and high-quality products are offered for private homes, businesses, and gastronomy. Together with his partners, the founder and interior designer … more

The rear courtyard of Märzstraße 35 is home to the production of individual items of solid wooden furniture. werkstatt1150 stands for simple and honest design and local development and production. Huge attention is paid to the exclusive use of Austrian timber and the careful control of the working … more

Contemporary handicrafts from the Bregenz Forest in combination with the new architecture has aroused worldwide attention. In 1999, the innovative craftspeople created an official platform in the Werkraum Bregenzerwald and in 2013 opened their own Werkraum building. On one hand, the multiple … more

Philipp Cibulka makes furniture in his Werk-Stadt (Work-City) which he attunes completely to the needs of the users – here, the usage defines the size and the function determines the design. Philipp Cibulka lays special value on the choice of high-quality material and its optimal processing: “I see … more

WerK is the furniture and design workshop of Katja and Werner Nussbaumer, located in Vienna’s 7th district. WerK has existed in this deliberately small form for 25 years. They have specialized in individual furniture designs and prototypes, all of which they create and realize themselves. Their … more

wemakeit.at is a crowd-funding platform with focus on creative projects: it covers all kinds of activities from fashion collection to slowfood – wemakeit.at likes good ideas and superlative design. The idea was born in 2012 in the creative scene in Zurich; since March 2015 it has been represented … more

Das Weltmuseum Wien versteht sich als Ort, der Menschen und Kulturen auf einzigartige Weise miteinander verbindet. Das Museum hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, sich mit der kulturellen Vielfalt der Menschheit zu befassen und mit seinen weltumspannenden Sammlungen Österreichs reichhaltige historische … more

Peter Weisz, born in 1967, is a master tailor for women and men, designer, and editor, with his practical training coming from the HBLA [Higher Secondary School] for Fashion and Clothing Technology Michelbeuern in Vienna. He has worked as a cool hunter for the fashion office of the Chamber of … more

The user experience and food designer Magdalena Weiss is fascinated by system design, especially in the areas of food and user interfaces. She has a master’s degree in food design and innovation and a bachelor’s degree in the fields of graphic design and art direction. Weiss works internationally … more

Ulrike Weiser is director of the Vienna/Chronicle feature of the daily newspaper Die Presse and chief editor of Die Presse am Sonntag. www.diepresse.com

Weingut Gassner is a biodynamic family business in Rust, Burgenland. Through intensive manual work and harvesting together with friends and family, they produce natural wines with the motto “Freilegen”, that refers to uncovering nature and making the invisible visible. The aim is to work as much as … more

Wastematter produces an innovative local alternative to chipboard and other timber materials by upgrading beer barrels and nutshells. The ecological substance is long-lasting and fully recyclable: Once it has been broken down into the form of shavings or powder, the design material can be … more

Since 1948, the Viennese tailor Wäscheflott has become known for bespoke shirts, fabric design and the manufacture of underwear. Values like tradition, exclusivity, quality and hand-made are in the foreground for this long-established company. Every shirt is one of a kind, and is perfectly designed … more

Oscar Wanless was born in Bristol, UK, 1979. Growing up with a workshop at home cemented his love of making and things at an early age. After studying Design at the University of Brighton, he moved to London to pursue a career in design. At the same time he co-founded the social games company “Lost … more

The London-based Chinese artist Chang Wang is active in the fields of fine art and object and graphic design and produces works that investigate the possibilities of candlestick design and candle research as artistic practice.

After Helsinki and Budapest, the internationally renowned WAMP Design Market stops off in Vienna as well this year. Since June 2014, the market has taken place every third Saturday of the month in the trendy MuseumsQuartier. Among the attractions for visitors are hand-made articles by designers … more

Walking-Chair has already become an international trademark. The design studio founded by Karl Emilio Pircher and Fidel Peugeot, initially presented themselves in London in 2002. Ever since they have been working internationally from their base in Vienna, Austria. In 2006 Walking-Chair also … more

More than 100 years ago, the first part of the "Österreichisches Postsparkassenamt" (Austrian Postal Savings Bank) planned by Otto Wagner was completed and occupied in the Vienna Stubenviertel. This gave the bank, founded in 1883, a headquarters that conveyed its image – modern, innovative … more

Vincent Wagner is a Vienna-based freelance designer who specializes in 3D animation at the intersection of branding, motion, and storytelling. In his work, he often uses typography as a vehicle for emotionally charged visual communication. At other times, he explores more abstract motion graphics.

VRVienna is a product of the desire, from the very beginning, to crystallize Vienna’s XR scene, network the various actors, and increase and make use of knowledge for the good of all to avoid small groups asking the same questions and working on the same problems separately. VRVienna has since … more

Vöslauer is Austria’s favorite mineral water – and thus tops the market, also as innovator, high as a tower of mineral water crates. The brand is proud of its place of origin in Bad Vöslau: Vöslau mineral water, protected for 15,000 years from all environmental influences, springs from a source … more

1927 was the year the automobile manufacturer Volvo produced its first model in Goteborg. The philosophy of the long-established and richly traditional Swedish company aims at placing the human being in the center of things and simultaneously acting as pioneer and initiator for safe mobility. The … more

The Vollpension is a multi-generational coffee house, which first saw the light of day at the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK 2012: “Our mission is to create innovative meeting and learning spaces, in which old and young can come together and collaborate in new ways. No one should be alone in their old age.

The Austrian Filmdesigners Association is a professional association of filmmakers specialized in film set design, costume design, props and wardrobe department. It was founded in 1987 by the first three of these professional groups, and joined in 1989 by the film wardrobe department. The VÖF is … more

Valentin Vodev, born in Sofia, Bulgaria, completed studies at the Vienna University of Applied Arts and the Royal College of Art in London. The thorough analysis of form and function plays an important part in his design. By joining innovation and applied product logic, Vodev creates design … more

Sarah Beyer, Bianca Gamser, Charlotte Heller, Agnes Pachucki, Julia Puchegger, Kadri Muzaqi, and Lorenz Schreiner form an interdisciplinary project team and link up their experiences in the sectors of architecture, art history, spatial planning, the visual arts, also theater, film and media … more

Sarah Beyer, Bianca Gamser, Charlotte Heller, Agnes Pachucki, Julia Puchegger, Kadri Muzaqi, and Lorenz Schreiner form an interdisciplinary project team and link up their experiences in the sectors of architecture, art history, spatial planning, the visual arts, also theater, film and media studies.

Vitra is a furniture manufacturer committed to the development of healthy, intelligent, inspiring and durable solutions for the office, the home, and public spaces. The company’s products and concepts are developed in Switzerland in an elaborative design process combining the available engineering … more

The Vinylograph is a machine for cutting records developed by Natascha Muhic and Christoph Freidhöfer. One sings or speaks into a microphone and the sound is simultaneously etched into a disc – a 7-inch single. This production in real time ensures that each record is a one-off. Of course, any … more

In 1929 to 1930, Greta and Fritz Tugendhat had a house built in Brno that was designed by the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In terms of design, layout, interior equipment, technical facilities, and integration of the building into its natural surroundings, the house later became famous … more

VIENNAMENT combines wooden furniture with an innovative micro-cement coating. The special technology enables a wide range of color variations and design options.

YouarehereVienna is a project-oriented team of “multi-local” participants from various sectors who live in Vienna: Designers and artists cooperate with developers and translators. Together they are working on a “Guide to be(come)ing local” – an idea resulting from a #refugeeswelcome Design … more

Vienna Motion Bunch brings together actors from the fields of 2D and 3D design, motion design, game design, and augmented and virtual reality. Since 2022, the collective has also organized regular motion design round tables. Vienna Motion Bunch … hello@nwjs.studio … input@vincent.computer

A furnishing house for textile design, Vienna Fabrics & Design presents the most comprehensive range in Vienna of top-quality furnishing textiles by highly reputed international and national manufacturers. Vienna Fabrics & Design provides solutions for every situation, whether in the private home … more

VIENNA DESIGN WEEK is Austria´s largest design festival, with a variety of locations and events in Vienna. The festival will enter its 115th round this year. In its activities throughout the year the festival team under the name of the VIENNA DESIGN OFFICE acts in a great variety of functions: as … more

In its activities throughout the year the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK festival team under the name of the VIENNA DESIGN OFFICE acts in a great variety of functions: as communicator and ambassador, as event organizer and sponsor, as educationalist and consultant. The VIENNA DESIGN OFFICE puts its national … more

In each edition of the Vienna Design Hour podcast, Stephan Göschl, Co-CEO and Creative Director of the Vienna creative agency CIN CIN, spends an hour talking with inspiring actors from a range of design disciplines about their work and their thoughts about design. The podcast fills a gap in the … more

The Vienna Club Commission (VCC) is a diverse and inclusive service and mediation interface that works on behalf of Vienna City Council to support all those involved in the area of clubs and events in the city. Its low-threshold, participative approach focuses on the provision of consulting … more

The research project Vibrant Fields employs artistic means to investigate climate change: The objective of Vibrant Fields – which is based at the Institute of Energy Design of the University of Applied Arts and is supported by the PEEK Program of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) – is to paint a … more

The special architecture and its central location on the Danube Canal make the Wiener Urania one of the best known of Vienna’s adult education centers. In addition to the extensive program of lectures and adult education courses, the public education institution, which opened in 1910, also offers a … more

The Hungarian city of Veszprém is notable for its favorable location and rich history. The range of cultural events that it offers in the fields of the visual arts, dance, and music is unique: The city plays host to more live music concerts than any other in Hungary and has been awarded the title … more

Lucas Verweij works as an architect, author, lecturer and moderator in a great variety of creative disciplines. In 2008 he moved from Rotterdam to Berlin and now teaches inter alia at the University of Art in Weissensee and the Berlin University of the Arts (Hochschule der Künste. A graduate of the … more

The Verlag für moderne Kunst (VFMK) is a major player on the international market for art books. Besides publishing carefully conceived art books (Books) it has also had its own range of products (Goods) since autumn 2020: The publishing house works with contemporary artists and designers on the … more

d.signplattform ist ein internationales Forum für Angewandte Kunst und Produktdesign alle Bereiche umspannend. Forum und Verkaufsausstellung gleichermaßen, wird hier die … Vielfalt zeitgenössischer, kreativer Formgebung reflektiert … und das Bewusstsein für gestalterische Qualität geschärft. Im … more

Verein Stadtholz gives Vienna's felled trees a second life – to preserve their value and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In collaboration with local partners, it transforms the city's wood into a useful resource for the community. The association brings together people who are passionate about … more

The Neigungsgruppe Design was founded as a non-profit association in 2006 by Tulga Beyerle, Thomas Geisler and Lilli Hollein with the aim of making design in Austria visible, stimulating debate about design on a wide basis and showcase Austrian design internationally. The PASSIONSWEGE, a curated … more

GiN has been providing assistance for people with cognitive and multiple disabilities since 1992 and is a recognised supporting organisation of the Vienna Social Fund. Our most important principles are client-centredness, self-determination and the claim ‘as much support as necessary, as little … more

The Verdarium is a garden concept store run by landscape gardener Clemens Lutz and artist and architect Nora Stalzer. Since 2005, lateral thinking is applied to nature while it is brought into shape in the middle of the Weidlinger Stiftswald. Qualities and materials that could previously be found … more

The Vienna-based VELLO produces high-performance, ultra-light folding bikes with and without electric motors, which have been specifically designed for moving around cities and are notable for their specially developed, patented folding mechanism: In just a few seconds, a bike can be folded … more

Veech X Veech was founded in 1993 by Stuart A. Veech and Mascha Veech-Kosmatschof as an international, multidisciplinary design enterprise with headquarters in Vienna. The studio has gathered more than twenty years’ professional experience and can boast a great range of projects – complete … more

Sorina Vasilescu – also know as Sorina Vazelina – is a graphic storyteller “with pretzels for brains”. Her comics have been exhibited at international festivals such as NEXTCOMIC-Festival in Linz, Fumetto – International Comix-Festival in Lucerne, and Grafixx Festival in Antwerp. In September 2017 … more

Nina Vastl Štefe is an architect and textile artist who lives and works in Škofja Loka, Slovenia.  … Since 2015, she has dedicated herself to textiles, designing and making unique items for the home as well as large narrative textile pieces. With the project “The Quilt of Life”, Štefe creates … more

Gergely Vass is a designer creating luminaires and studying industrial design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Unique technical details and clever use of material are key elements in his work.

With Vasava, the way is the goal. Following Confucius word-for-word gives us the chance as a studio to learn something new every day, to see the world with the eyes of a child, to explore creative new frontiers and to show our readiness to take risks. Vasava was founded in Barcelona in 1997; today … more

Vandasye is a Vienna-based design office that was founded in 2008 by the graphic designer Georg Schnitzer and the industrial designer Peter Umgeher. Committed to the sustainable design of products and exhibitions, Vandasye asserts that the most important aspect of a project should not be the … more

Jet van Zwieten (1985) is a conceptual and graphic designer with a focus on social and environmental issues. She graduated in 2009 at the Man & Communication department of the Design Academy in Eindhoven (The Netherlands). Utrecht

The Dutchman Jólan van der Wiel, born in 1984, is a multi-disciplinary designer who studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie and since 2011 has operated his own design studio in Amsterdam. In his artistic praxis, he places great significance on the working material and in addition often infuses … more

The Viennese studio Valentinitsch Design sees design as an integral part of our culture. The background of social and economic needs has bred a situation of abstract and complex functional contexts and a social and sustainable attitude to production, interaction, and communication processes. This … more

The growing network of uttnext brings together project partners and local institutions who jointly develop and build original, prototypical projects. The theoretical framework of the project RADICAL CARE AND CLIMATE ACTION is being presented in the main exhibition of the Vienna Biennale for Change … more

USM – Ulrich Schärer Münsingen – stands for timeless design and top quality. The successful Swiss company for furniture construction systems employs around 400 people in its headquarters in Switzerland and in the affiliate companies in Germany, France, the USA, Japan, and England. The manufacturer … more

European mega-cities are in a process of transformation. Traditional trades are dying out, historical buildings and streets are becoming isolated and solitary. With our passion for urban challenges we are working on solutions for the urban podium zone. Our vision is the sustainable reactivation of … more

The photographer and passionate racing cyclist Jürgen Grünwald approached the design … studio MARCH GUT with the idea of jointly realizing his vision for a new way of storing one’s … bicycle. Thanks to a network of regional partners and producers it was possible to not only build the … solution in … more

Urban Green Hub supports designers in creating unique spatial solutions, while also developing its own individual and organic environments. Urban Green Hub consists of Jeremias Blaickner and Philip Buchberger and offers a new interpretation of working, creative, and living spaces.

URBA consists of a team of architects and interior designers, and focuses on the design of hospitality, retail, and office spaces. To this end – and in close cooperation with partners such as the design duo KOMOK – URBA also designs and produces individually adapted series of furniture and … more

The research project INVISIBLE CRAFTSMANSHIP traces the stories of Viennese craft businesses and relates them to the architectural, social, and economic development of the city. The project explores the role of production culture in Vienna. In the course of the research, craft businesses and their … more

The University of Derby is an ambitious, innovative, and modern university offering a real-world learning experience: “Located in the heart of England, we build on our region’s heritage of innovation to provide industry-relevant and expert teaching. We deliver a range of programs across our six … more

The training offered by the Graphic Design class includes craft skills, conceptual thinking, and research, together with the development of an awareness of global relationships and of our personal responsibility for shaping the world around us. The role of empowered designers is not just to deliver … more

The University of Applied Arts Vienna stands for an aesthetics of change, combining the arts with the design disciplines (design and architecture) and the scientific disciplines. As an internationally renowned and influential art university, it develops new inter- and transdisciplinary programmes … more

The Department of Architecture of the University of Ferrara focuses on a cooperative relationship between students and lecturers, who also practice professionally. The well-known architecture school includes research and training programs and enjoys an excellent international reputation. It has … more

United Colours of Design is a cultural association based in Cape Town, South Africa. It started in 2013 and was configured as an open platform of discussion about design at large. The initiative promotes design as a catalyst of change by addressing societal questions of our time – by organizing … more

UNIKATESSEN was opened in June 2013 and is renowned for its eclectic, rough-cut mix. Old arches, free-wheeling space and raw walls make the concept store into a very special place for selling its range of one-off, unique pieces and small collections by aspiring young designers. It was in this … more

Design that is simple and profound at the same time – Barbara Gollackner and Michael Walder love to tinker with things in their little studio in Salzburg, always as a team, at least the two of them. In their partnerships with graphic artists, photographers, craftspeople, cooks, and other inspiring … more

After studying architecture at the University of Technology in Vienna, Ulrike Nachbargauer specialized in interior architecture. Today she works in various sectors of interior design including stage design, exhibition architecture and shop design. The designer teaches at the University of Applied … more

UMPRUM– Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague … The UMPRUM Academy in Prague was founded in 1885 and has always ranked among the highest quality universities of the fine and applied arts, design architecture, and graphics. Today, the Czech breeding ground for talent has six faculties … more

The UMPRUM Academy in Prague was founded in 1885 and has always ranked among the highest quality universities of the fine and applied arts, design architecture, and graphics. Today, the Czech breeding ground for talent has six faculties with 23 studios and a visual arts program for foreign … more

As a non-profit organization, überkochen promotes both nutritional education and training in the field of sustainable development (BNE). The practice-oriented teaching method plugs into the everyday lives of pupils and seeks to strengthen their social skills. The mobile kitchen from überkochen … more

Tzou Lubroth Architekten is an award-winning Viennese firm that views architecture as a social act and thus part of a process through which desires are realized and environments are transformed. Each of their projects is influenced by the characteristics of the individual locations and the people … more

Typejockeys is an office for graphic and type design, founded in Vienna in 2008 by Anna Fahrmaier, Thomas Gabriel, and Michael Hochleitner. The services they offer range from graphic reproductions like posters; Editoral- editorial and book design; digital media design, such as screen and web … more

TwoPoints.Net—Barcelona, Berlin wurde 2007 mit dem Ziel gegründet, außergewöhnliches Design zu entwickeln: Design, das auf das Bedürfnis unserer Kunden zugeschnitten ist, Design, das nicht nur unsere Kunden, sondern auch die Kunden unserer Kunden begeistert, Design, das man in der Form noch nicht … more

The Institute of Architecture and Design at TU Wien researches the fundamental component of architectural practice: the concrete knowledge of purposefully bringing things together (or keeping them apart) from a variety of perspectives.

The teaching of the research area for Interdisciplinary Structural Design and Timber Engineering (ITI), which is led by Professor Peter Bauer, is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary thinking at the interface between structural engineering and architectural design. Its research principally … more

The teaching of the research area for Interdisciplinary Structural Design and Timber Engineering (ITI), which is led by Professor Peter Bauer, is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary thinking at the interface between structural engineering and architectural design. Its research principally … more

The research area Three-Dimensional Design and Model Making (Kunst2) at the Institute of Art and Design, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, TU Wien, explores three-dimensional design with a focus on physical materials as tools for creation and conceptual development. At the intersections of art … more

The design.build studio was founded by Peter Fattinger at TU Wien in 2000. During the program, students pass through every phase of an architectural project from the initial idea and sketch to firsthand constructional implementation. They work as a large team and are collectively responsible for … more

The library of TU Wien is a central social infrastructural element of TU Wien and the City of Vienna and offers low-threshold access to scientific knowledge for all. It is committed to open science and networking between technology and art. By staging co-creation workshops and teaching information … more

The Department of Building Theory by Design, lead by architect and professor Tina Gregoric, understands the process of producing architecture through a holistic approach of ‘design by research’ and ‘research by design’. This approach is implemented in it’s wide spectrum of course offerings, one of … more

The Institute of Spatial Design in Theory and Research places its main focus on the archetypal architectural analysis of space, spatial perception, light and object. We interpret space here as intensity, as an immanent dimension surrounding us, which intervenes in our mental states and challenges … more

Das Tschechische Zentrum Wien gehört zum Netzwerk der Tschechischen Zentren, die im Auftrag des Außenministeriums der Tschechischen Republik weltweit – in 20 Ländern auf 3 Kontinenten – tätig sind. Unsere Kernkompetenz besteht in der Präsentation der Tschechischen Republik in den Bereichen Kultur … more

Ulrike Tschabitzer-Handler has been working as a freelance curator in fashion and its neighbouring fields, architecture, photography and electronic music, since 1992. She likes to work with artists from different fields for her projects. In 1999 she curated the internationally acclaimed theme … more

Andrea Trumler-Berneck has been working with the sustainability consultancy denkstatt for almost three decades as an organizational developer, moderator, and systemic coach. Shaping and accompanying processes – particularly with the help of out-of-the-box formats – and working with people … more

TRPPN brings together fans and creators of music in a new, independent social network. It … offers the opportunity to discover and share music, events, and artists and, hence, to … support local communities. The long-term goal of TRPPN is to open up new income streams … for musicians and to become … more

Daniel Triendl grew up with snowboard and coffee in the Austrian mountains and here discovered his passion for design and illustration. After studying MultiMediaArt in Salzburg, Daniel Triendl worked as a designer for the Viennese buero bauer studio and then for the studio Vault49 in New York.

“Our products are made to have their feet on the ground. And we’re very similar ourselves. For four generations, we have been processing timber into chairs, workbenches, and other things that we need in our lives. Being useful is what we like. Looking for beauty is what we do. It’s quite possible … more

In his work Hermann Trebsche strives to connect art, technology and society. Since his graduation from the Royal College of Art in London in 2009 the development, analysis and representation of design processes are the main focus of his work. He founded a design consultancy (clients include … more

Tracing Spaces, which was founded in 2012 by Michael Hieslmair and Michael Zinganel, conceives, designs, and produces research projects and artistic interventions in the public realm as well as exhibitions, publications, and communication formats on subjects from the fields of architecture, urban … more

Ton manually bends its furniture in the same workshops where this unique technology has been in use since 1861: In its factory in Bystřice pod Hostýnem in the Czech Republic, which originally belonged to the Thonet family. The Czech firm strives to refine the technology of making furniture out of … more

The Studio of Industrial Design belongs to the Faculty of Multi-media Communications in the Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín and focuses on cooperation between students and firms, also on the production of new products. The main subjects are aesthetics, ergonometry, marketing, and the functionality of … more

As designers, TOLEDO i DERTSCHEI (founded in 1996) are especially interested in how society is fashioned. Written documents, pictures, and space have been explored by Eva Dertschei and Carlos Toledo in terms of their ideological and aesthetic components. The spectrum extends from the design of the … more

Aleksandar Todorović, born 1981, is a freelance artist and graphic designer. He studied communication design in Dusseldorf and at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, from where he graduated in 2009. In his artistic practice, Todorović questions cultural tensions and structural shifts in a … more

Pauline Thurn und Taxis is a classically-trained photojournalist. She studied at the Ecole 75 in Brussels and received the jury's award for her thesis.

For over 190 years THONET has been producing furniture for both private and commercial use. This includes design classics made of bentwood, such as the famous coffee house chair, and tubular steel furniture from the Bauhaus era, including the cantilever chair, but also new designs that are created … more

Impulse presentation: Yvonne Franz (Department of Geography and Regional Research, University of Vienna) Panel with: Thomas Blimlinger (Borough mayor, 7th district), Yvonne Franz (Department of Geography and Regional Research, University of Vienna), Oliver Kartak (University of Applied Arts Vienna … more

The twins Thomas and Martin Poschauko, born in Rosenheim, Germany, in 1980, studied communications design at the University of Applied Sciences Wurzburg-Schweinfurt. Immediately after completing their studies, they opened their own studio in Au bei Bad Aibling, a small village at the foot of the … more

Tina Thiel, born in the southern Schwarzwald in Germany, is member of the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK team since the very beginning 2007 and is the main editor. After having studied in Edinburgh and Vienna, she currently lives in Vienna and works as a social scientist and editor. She was involved in various … more

With the aim of creating a better society, The Social Hub is a pioneer in the hybrid hotel industry, offering spaces where guests from all backgrounds can learn, live, work, and play together. With hotels in Europe’s most dynamic cities, The Social Hub connects travelers with students, business … more

The Infinitive Factory sees itself as a laboratory for exquisite print production with the focus on letterpress. Its range covers everything ever needed for top-quality print production, whether it involves design that is specially adapted to the printing process, or the refinement processing of … more

The Hoxton Vienna is located in an outwardly modernist 1950s building on the Stadtpark that was once home to the Austrian Economic Chamber and combines historical elements with contemporary design. The restoration project carefully retained the original features of the building while creating a … more

Anna and Michael Trubrig, both from Vienna, have been running design showrooms in New York and Los Angeles for over a decade – with conviction, substance, and a focus that transcends fleeting trends. Their keen sense of quality and character has grown over the years and is now expressed in their … more

The office The Department (TD) combines architecture with research, visualization, and conceptual thinking at every scale. The activities of TD range from global planning, urban masterplanning, and architecture to graphic design and journalism. Works by TD have been featured in international … more

Geba has a sense of responsibility for every rug, and it’s just as strong for both the sheep farmers in Tibet and the families of weavers in Nepal who make the rugs by hand. And also for the environment, which shouldn’t be harmed by the production process. That’s why all Geba rugs are certified … more

temporary.arrangement was founded by Lino Gasparitsch, Bettina Willnauer, and Anna Zimmermann in 2020. As a multidisciplinary collective, it researches the interface between contemporary culture, art, and design. The three members, who come from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, have professional … more

“We put the culture back into agriculture!” The initiative TeleAgriCulture is aimed at artists, designers, farmers and DIY enthusiasts and sees itself as an open community project. In addition to providing information about and the possibility to exchange ideas on the subject of sustainable urban … more

Tele Haase has been developing and producing automation components in Vienna since 1963 – both for its own brand and for international players and their brands. Components from Tele Haase are incorporated into control cabinets and installations worldwide and monitor electrical values in machinery … more

From outside to inside, from architecture to interior and product design – a holistic vision characterises the multifaceted work of Hadi Teherani. The internationally renowned architect and designer was born in Teheran and brought up in Hamburg. His innovative concepts in architecture shape the … more

With around 22,000 square meters of exhibition space, Vienna Museum of Science and Technology offers extraordinary insights into the world of technology and Austria’s audiovisual heritage. Thanks to unique exhibits and archives that cover the past while looking to the future, the museum is a … more

The Department for Spatial and Sustainable Design of the Institute of Architecture and Design at the Vienna University of Technology increasingly grants a central position to conveying a kind of design, both in teaching and research, that conserves resources and is ecologically friendly. This … more

Seven designers with a range of focuses are combining their visions of the future in a single project that is located in the field of speculative design. In this design discipline, the task is not to flood the market with increasing numbers of new products but, rather, to experiment with … more

David Tavcar, born in 1992 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, works in the sectors of textile, furniture, and product design. He studied industrial design in Vienna at the University of Applied Arts and Architecture in the Academy of Fine Arts. His objects and projects have been shown in exhibitions in … more

Tamara Bauer and Natascha Ickert met while studying urban planning at the Vienna University of Technology. Influenced by their degrees in social sciences, they work primarily with participative interventions and the idea of public space as a common good. While doing research in Bologna – “Field … more

A chance meeting in a fablab led to this collaboration between Talia, Jonas and Lena. Talia Radford explores relationships with what surrounds us through design, combining technology and culture. Her designs have won various prizes including red dot and Victor Papanek Social Design Award. Her … more

Michaël Samyn and Auriea Harvey have been collaborating since 1999. Between 1999 and 2002, they created web-based artworks as Entropy8Zuper! such as “Skinonskinonskin,” “The Godlove Museum,” and “Wirefire.” From 2002 to 2015, they developed artistic videogames as Tale of Tales: “The Endless … more

T/abor serves as a space for art and transdisciplinary collaboration: “We search for different ways of dealing with resources in urban daily life and develop, create, and support multiple projects that demonstrate sociopolitical engagement and imagination for the worlds that lie in and behind … more

The collective T//Waste, which is based in the Netherlands and Austria, works at the interface between social design, sustainable food systems, and community building. The work of the six-strong team is based on their conviction that food is an appropriate instrument for addressing cultures, social … more

Swedish Girls is the pseudonym of the artist duo Mira Bergh and Josefin Zachrisson. They live in Milan and Stockholm and work with objects and installations, pursuing a conceptual and experimental approach. With their interest in interaction and materiality, Swedish Girls move between art, design … more

SWDZ was founded in 2011 as a curatorial enterprise by the designer Andreas Pojancenik (Vienna) and the curator Rebecca Lynch (London). Since September 2012 it has been set up in its own exhibition space in Vienna and organises SWDZ exhibitions and events that question creative practices, using a … more

Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Wien, located in Kärntner Straße, opened in 2009, and surprises visitors with its extraordinary shopping atmosphere. It is one of the world’s largest Swarovski stores, and displays the entire range of products from this internationally renowned, traditional company.

Swarovski bietet ein umfangreiches Produktportfolio, das sich durch einzigartige Qualität, Handwerkskunst und Kreativität auszeichnet. Das Unternehmen wurde im Jahr 1895 in Österreich gegründet und entwickelt, produziert und vertreibt hochwertigstes Kristall, echte Edelsteine, Swarovski Created … more

Viktor Suszter studierte im Slowakischen Košice Ingenieurwesen und Industriedesign, nun lebt und arbeitet er in Budapest, vornehmlich in den Bereichen Magazin- und Buchdesign, Typographie, Branding und CI. Er bevorzugt klares, cleveres und artikuliertes Design, basierend auf einfacher, logischer … more

Population growth, increasing urbanization, and processes of social change are broadening the demands placed upon architecture and urban planning. By reflecting these change processes, Superscape opens up a creative free space for unconventional ideas, with the aim of stimulating real-life … more

The Basel-based Superdot.studio makes complex issues comprehensible with the help of innovative and attractive information design and data experience design. The studio’s award-winning work includes projects for the United Nations, government ministries, municipal authorities, and NGOs. In addition … more

Superbude blurs the customary borders of the hotel world. This becomes apparent in a number of ways as soon as one enters the lobby, where the comfort of a hotel meets the flair of a hostel and a sense of home. No longer merely a point of arrival, this lobby sees itself as an events location and a … more

Since 2014 and under the name of SuperLabourRemixed, Peter Holzinger (Superated) and Sandra Knöbl (Labour of Wood) have been combining design and handicraft from two different sectors. While Knöbl’s studio Labour of Wood re-establishes custom-made furnishings, the label superated stands for design … more

Klára Šumová is an independent product and interior designer based in the Czech Republic. During her studies at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, she was one of the most visible artists to enrich the contemporary design scene with her original views on product design. She has … more

SUBOTRON is the game-culture initiative at Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier. Since 2005, this group has also established the arcademy, a lecture series with key figures from the field of European game studies that deals with scientific, artistic, educational, and sociopolitical themes. The series Pro games … more

Marie Nemeth and Silvia Stocker of studiotut develop design solutions. When the two designers speak of solutions, this covers the entire process: from the initial problem to research, conception, and draft to production. In order to give their projects an integrated form, they constantly … more

Constantin Demner founded his studioelastik in 2001 in Vienna. After a master’s program in typo/graphic studies at the London College of Printing, Demner established his studio in the UK. His sabbatical with a period in Africa radically changed studioelastik’ sorientation and work attitude: Demner … more

The award-winning, internationally active studioBASAR was established in 2006 by Alex Axinte and Cristi Borcan, both as an architecture studio as well as a “search and rescue” team that acts as an agent of urban observation and intervention. The projects of the Bucureşti-based studio range from art … more

Sophie Schaffer and Katharina Sauermann’s studio z00 is a research and architecture studio that works at the interface between space-making and culture through the curation and production of architectural design, events, installations, and scenography. The duo’s most recent projects critically … more

The South Korean Studio when investigates the concept and perception of time.

Studio Weholo develops digital realities with concept, code, and design. The focuses of the interdisciplinary studio are the areas of augmented and virtual reality, interaction design, 3-D motion graphics, user experiences, and interface and graphic design. From mobile apps to web applications to … more

studio VIE is a branding and design agency founded in 2012 by Eva Oberdorfer, Anouk Rehorek and Christian Schlager and located in Vienna. Experience and expertise are combined to create dynamic strategies and design concepts. www.studio-vie.net.

Studio VALUN was founded by the concert organizer Nina Petermandl in 2021. On the basis of her personal experiences during the pandemic – as well as her experience as the mother of three children – the body became the central subject of her work. The artist learnt the traditional craft of making … more

Studio Sain is a contemporary design studio that combines experimental product design with educational workshops. Having formed their partnership after graduating from the Royal College of Art in London, the German Namuun Zimmermann and the Dutchman Martijn Rigters founded Studio Sain in order to … more

STUDIO RYGALIK develops a wide variety of projects, constructs prototypes and produces limited editions. Through design we strive to achieve stimulating and long-lasting functional results with minimal means, often by challenging the material properties, structure and by experimenting with new … more

In 2006, Studio Rygalik was established by Tomek Rygalik in London and Łódź. Since 2009, it has been based in Warsaw. This is when Gosia Rygalik joined the team to become a partner in 2012. Studio Rygalik develops a wide variety of comprehensive projects. The focus is on furniture, products, and … more

Studio Riebenbauer, a design office with headquarters in Vienna and Berlin, makes brands tangible in their entirety. In doing so, it never goes with the status quo, calling it into question instead. Studio Riebenbauer defines new paths and creates brand experiences that touch people for its clients.

studio re.d designs furniture and interiors that focus on the essentials and stand out through consistent design. Playful elements give way to a precise design language that emphasizes function and expression. At the core lies a deep understanding of the interplay between use, material, and … more

The STADTSTEMPEL project is a current field of research by studio pari–pari, consisting of Lena Schrieb and Marina Kampka. Using modeling clay and ink pads, three-dimensional shapes are captured and then reproduced in two dimensions on paper. During the quasi-performative artistic work in (public) … more

The Studio was founded in 1990 during the Vitra Design Museum workshop led by Denis Santachiara. At that time Michal Froněk (1966) and Jan Němeček (1963) still studied at Academy of Arts in Prague. Their first projects involved design of experimental seating and interior concepts. At the begining … more

born in Meran/Italy … Lives and works in Vienna/Austria

Designer Jurgen Bey and architect Rianne Makkink have operated Studio Makkink & Bey together in Rotterdam since 2002. The studio‘s various projects include public space projects, product design, architecture, exhibition design and applied art. Analysing the content, investigating the relationship … more

Studio Kai Linke was founded in 2009. The internationally renowned design studio's award-winning projects have been featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, and permanent collections, including those of the Norwegian National Museum in Oslo, Galila's P.O.C. in Brussels, and the Museum … more

Jutta Goessl works between East London and a small village in Lower Austria. Her creations also cross borders: The designer employs a research approach as she develops products, furniture, installations, and spatial designs as well as experiences. Her almost childlike curiosity often provides the … more

Judith Seng investigates contemporary culture and its practices via the access created by her materialised images. Her work opens up a poetical and analytical field between experimental research and the configuration of objects, spaces and processes. For instance, she developed the … more

Johanna Seelemann was born in Leipzig in 1990. She studied contextual design at the Design Academy in Eindhoven (master’s) and product design at the Iceland Academy of the Arts in Reykjavík (bachelor’s). Before establishing her own studio in 2020, she supported the designers of the Italian office … more

studio högl borowski was founded in 2015 by Stefanie Högl and Matthias Borowski. The Vienna-based designers create furniture and conceptual objects that increasingly demand to be sensually experienced and accessed. In its delightful interpretations of confectionaries, the duo questions the key role … more

STUDIO HERRSTRÖM is a design studio specializing in brand and campaign work in the fields of music, technology, and culture. Based in Vienna and operating globally, the studio is led by creative director Erik Herrström as well as director of operations and production Kara Griffin Cushman. For … more

Studio FREUDE combines a large number of design disciplines and creates brand experiences that last – in the real and the virtual worlds.  … Studio FREUDE … Praterstraße 14 … 1020 Vienna

We are a design agency based in Münster. We are convinced that the global problems of our time cannot be solved by efficiency approaches alone. Through our work, we want to bring sufficiency approaches into design and planning processes. Through participatory design that is fun, we want to work … more

The name Es stands for a dynamic agency, forever realigning itself with the circumstances and challenges as they arise – without however losing sight of its objective. Es shapes a distinctive visual identity for its clients and develops appropriate strategies. That's Es.

The architecture collective studio dreiSt. dedicates itself to the search for the hidden potential of urban resources as a means of provoking new approaches to thinking and designing. studio dreiSt. seeks to use its cooperatively created architecture as a means of establishing a dialogue between … more

Studio deFORM based in Prague and London was founded by Jakub Pollág and Václav Mlynář in 2011, during their studies at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. Studio deFORM focuses on product design, furniture design, interior design, exhibition design and creative advertisement.

Studio Dankl entwickelt integriertes Produkt-, Servicedesign in den Bereichen Mobilität, Wohnen, DIY, Geschenke, Technologie u.a. Das Studio arbeitet mit KundInnen, die zukunftsfähige Lösungen suchen und eine Balance aus wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und ökologischen Interessen anstreben. Dr. Kathrina … more

In keeping with her personal aspirations, Gollackner’s concepts illustrate the fact that design is obliged to take a look below the shiny surface. Alongside classic interior and product design, the designer has a particular passion for working conceptually at the interface between widely varying … more

Anouk Rehorek is a graphic designer, creative director, and agent for the future. She studied visual communication at Zurich University of the Arts and lives in Vienna. After years as co-founder of the design agency studio VIE, she now runs her own Studio Anouk Rehorek, and is committed to … more

Maria Stransky’s petit-point manufactory founded in 1932 harks back to an era in which prestige and status were expressed first and foremost through exquisite textiles. Maria Stransky makes a variety of products in its own embroidery workshop in the center of Vienna. Keeping faithfully to … more

In 2015, Michal Strach graduated from the UMPRUM in Prague with his diploma project of the Inner Space scenery. The Inner Space is an expression of his surreal world and also a definition of his artistic way of creation. It is a conceptually built installation of objects, applied products, and … more

Alice Stori Liechtenstein studierte Architektur und Design in Mailand und Barcelona (Fokus auf temporärer Architektur und Szenografie). Sie betreibt ihr eigenes Studio in Graz und pflegt eine regelmäßige Zusammenarbeit mit Designstudios in Mailand. Liechtenstein unterrichtet derzeit an der … more

In the ‘stilwerk’, known as a design hub and for its exclusive furnishings and lifestyle accessories from the most important brands internationally, there are 28 shops operated by their owners, located in a 6,000-sq.-metre space full of everything to do with beautiful homes and working … more

Mitinhaber TGG Hafen Senn Stieger. Aufgewachsen in Kobelwald. Lehre als Schriftsetzer bei der ‹Rheintalischen Volkszeitung›, Altstätten. Ausbildung zum Typografischen Gestalter bei Jost Hochuli und Max Koller. 1993 Gründung des Ateliers TGG Hafen Senn Stieger www.tgg.ch zusammen mit Dominik Hafen … more

Stiege13 is an independent space for contemporary art in a public housing complex in Brigittenau. The simple design and the tall residential blocks in Johann-Kaps-Hof are typical features of the late 1950s, when the main objective was to rebuild all that had been destroyed. The only elements that … more

The Viennese Marcus Sterz in 2008 ceased to be a graphic designer. Instead he decided to work solely in the area of font design and since then gained quite a reputation internationally with his Foundry ›FaceType‹. He particularly takes pleasure in seeing what talented designers do with his fonts … more

Masterpieces from STEININGER combine international design standards with Austrian craftsmanship: the reduction to the essentials. This is where we recognize the company’s touch – whether in kitchens or equally in interior design concepts. In short: a luxurious simplicity in overall solutions for … more

Gabriela Steiner-Scharfetter graduated in the master class for interior architecture and industrial design at the University of Applied Arts and worked in various Viennese architecture bureaus. With her enterprise Wienkultours, she organizes focus tours throughout Vienna – most notably on … more

Amina Stella Steiner is an aspiring young creative, photographer and online marketing consultant. Combining her two biggest passions – sustainability and creativity – she aims to create positive change, both within a project and for society. Her engagement for conscious living and sustainability … more

we like one another (we’re friends) we have more or less the same sense of humor … quite similar interests … but different capabilities … and different perspectives … (because of slightly different heights) – this is why we work together … it functions like this: we read, our TV is the Internet … … more

The Slovenian designer Matej Štefanac specializes in the production of innovative and technically high-quality lighting solutions.

Das Büro Nicola Stattmann, Frankfurt besteht seit 2002 und ist spezialisiert auf Produktdesign im Kontext von neuen Materialien und Technologien. Umfangreiches technisches Wissen und enge Zusammenarbeit mit Forschung und Industrie sind die Basis für die Entwicklung von Produkten, die sich durch … more

„Design ist Freude und Leidenschaft – und Mut zur Veränderung.“ Christian Stanek studierte Industriedesign an der Universität für angewandte Kunst in Wien und gründete gemeinsam mit Peter Spitaler das Industriedesignbüro „convoidesign“. Seit bald 15 Jahren setzt er erfolgreich Projekte u.a. in den … more

Fascination with and passion for traditional craftsmanship and design describe STAMM, the Viennese brand. During Vienna Design Week 2009, Stamm opened a concept store for "Tafelkultur und Design" (dining culture and design) in the centre of Vienna. Global brands in dining culture are exhibited … more

Tetiana Stakhivska, project manager and co-founder of the Kyiv-based agency Creascope, specializes in the design and implementation of training opportunities for creatives that network European experts with Ukrainian designers. Tetiana Stakhivska currently lives in Vienna.

The Stadtkino sees itself as a contemporary meeting place — a space for discovery, discussion, and engagement with the medium of film for all generations. It is a place to enjoy cinema, both for cinephiles and for those who are just becoming one. In addition to current film releases, it hosts many … more

StadtFabrik is a real-time research laboratory for new work areas in the creative industries and concentrates on discovering and making visible future urban potentials in Vienna. In cooperation with the IDRV – Institute of Design Research Vienna and the Vienna Business Agency, pioneers of positive … more

Vienna is the home of over 1.8 million people. Life in the metropolis has always taken place in public spaces, on streets and in squares. The public realm meets vital needs in the life of the city: It is a place where people can spend their time, meet each other and establish contact. This is why … more

Robert Stadler was born in 1966 in Vienna. In 1992 he cofounded the RADI DESIGNERS group which was active until 2008. He is represented by Carpenters Workshop gallery and Galerie Triple V. His work is present in many private and public collections such as Fondation Cartier, Museum for Applied Arts … more

Since February 2023, Sophie Stackmann has been a University Assistant at the Chair of Heritage Conservation and Building in Existing Contexts at TU Wien. Previously, she was a research associate in the Department of Heritage Conservation at the Competence Center for Heritage Sciences and … more

Leonie Spitzer is an independent interior architect and architecture and cultural educationalist and communicator – for instance for the Architekturzentrum Wien and the Architecture Biennale in Venice. When she’s not guiding people on tours through the city, she’s planning spaces like the Leutner … more

Spirit Design is an international strategic design enterprise with headquarters in Vienna. The team of 20 consultants and designers are specialized in innovation and branding, and develop sustainable solutions for future challenges. Spirit Design advises clients from the fields of mobility, energy … more

The new Viennese collaborative design studio SPHAER has recently settled in a location between vines and winding lanes on the northern edge of the city. The calm creative space is a place in which emotions become visions and ideas take shape. In her work and wider impact, the product designer and … more

Spazio Pulpo is a showroom for contemporary and experimental design at the interface of art and design.

Soybot ist ein Kollektiv, das verschiedene Druckwerke und Publikationen in Verwendung des Risografen herstellt. Der japanische Farbdruckreaktor wird mit Reispapier und Soyatinte gefüttert. Die Ergebnisse der Arbeit des Kollektivs sind aufgrund des hohen Produktionsaufwands in limitierten Auflagen … more

sound:frame works for the advancement of audiovisual art, realizes interdisciplinary projects, and regards itself as a hub for artists, institutions, and project partners. The agency first made a name for itself through the festival of the same name, which was held annually from 2007 to 2016 and … more

Omar Sosa, Barcelona, 1983 … Art Director, Publisher and Graphic Designer … Omar began working in the graphic design industry and later formed a studio with Albert Folch, developing editorial projects and working with various magazines such as Metal, Kilimanjaro and Fanzine 137, for which he … more

Sorority is an independent network for women, regardless of their gender at birth. Its members come from the arts, culture, science, politics, technology, the media, and business, and are both freelancers and employees. The network intentionally imitates organizations of men in an ironic way and … more

soju.studio is a young design collective from Vienna that focuses on photography, graphic design, web design, moving image and spatial design. At the center of their work is a transdisciplinary self-image that has been expressed in numerous projects since 2019. Can Denzer, Selin Göksu, Julian … more

While studying Industrial Design at Angewandte University, Liza Sočan started to work more closely with food related topics. This also inspired her main project, instagram page @torte0.0, where she is experimenting mainly with cakes, often collaborating with different creatives like artists … more

Previous text: Sobek & Schnurl immerses visitors in the beauty of Egyptian art: its product selection combines the timeless elegance of Egypt's artistic and craftsmanship heritage with the modern aesthetics of contemporary living spaces. The furniture and lighting collection was designed by … more

By putting on a variety of events, the Slovakian Institute in Vienna aims to create a living cultural space in order to acquaint the Austrian public with Slovakian art, culture, and history. The institute was founded in 1995 with the intention of creating a productive network in Austria for the … more

Sky-Frame is a leading international supplier of frameless sliding window systems. Its … premium products are exclusively developed and produced in Switzerland. Sky-Frame is a … regular recipient of well-known design and business awards. In cooperation with universities … and research institutions … more

SKICA – The Slovenian Culture and Information Centre is the first Slovenian cultural and scientific institute abroad. SKICA links and communicates, supports creative thinking, and promotes new trends in culture, art, and science, particularly at the interface of all three. In addition, SKICA … more

Not far from Reindorfgasse, the artist Sabine Heine created a permanent space for art and encounter: Since 2009, SITZFLÄCHE has enjoyed the status of being an institution in the neighborhood, a showroom for design chairs and simultaneously platform for social interaction, making seating options … more

The Speculative Institute for Social Interventions searches for alternative approaches for the community via the combination of concrete and digital urban space. For this purpose, the interdisciplinary project team, Elena Anna Rieser, Jan Phillip Ley, Kerstin Reyer, Lina Kratzer, Stella Krausz … more

Simiæn sees itself as a studio for design research and a development platform for ideas related to the future of food. It emerged out of a deep devotion to food and drink and the desire to find new answers to the questions of what and how we might eat in the future. Simiæn creates design objects … more

Nina Sieverding is the co-founder and co-editor-in-chief of “the thing Magazine”. She studied Visual Communication and Art History in Braunschweig, and Integrated Design in Bremen. Nina worked as a journalist, copywriter, and graphic designer before joining the editorial department of the renowned … more

Born in 1984, Ariane Shirvani is a Berlin-based designer with Iranian roots. She graduated in industrial and interior design at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan in 2015. Most of her works are rooted in historical architectural elements and objects, focusing on the experience of … more

“We are a group of graduates from Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) who completed our bachelor's degrees in the winter semester of 2024/25. We are united by the desire to make our creative positions visible and to show how we work and think as young designers. We are presenting our final projects … more

Sheyn, a Viennese studio that was founded by Nicolas Gold and Markus Schaffer, uses architectural tools and ways of thinking to develop fully digital designs for items ranging from jewelry to living accessories. Each piece is produced using state-of-the-art modeling and manufacturing technology.

Sheen – in the language of the Pashtuns this simply means “green”, but in English stands for the silken shimmer of exquisite textiles. For Rita Garstenauer and Shahnawaz Khan it is a program: ecological and social sustainability in process and top quality in material and design. The Sheen Organic … more

Zahra Shahabi uses art and design as a means of addressing serious subjects and realizing these in her works in a technically skillful yet playful manner. Her affinity with various cultures and nature and her desire to critically investigate our perception motivate her to identify projects and … more

Olivia Ahn ist Tänzerin und Architekturstudentin und lebt in Wien, Österreich. Der Fokus ihrer Arbeit liegt vor allem in den interdisziplinären Überschneidungen von Kunst und Design, Tanz und Architektur, Musik und Kultur. Projekte sind geprägt von den fluiden Einflüssen der einzelnen … more

French designer, born in Paris, she graduated from ENSCI-Les Ateliers (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle, Paris) in 1993. Since then Sempé focusses on the design of furniture, lighting, objects and fabrics. From 2000 till 2001 she was scholarship holder at the Villa Medici … more

The publishing house is a collective of student and teachers at the Hyperwerk, Institute for Postindustrial Design at the University of Design and the Arts in the University of Applied Sciences of North-West Switzerland in Basel. Sedici-Verlag … www.sedici-verlag.ch

Merging skills, artistry and materials, Miki Martinek and Sebastian Hilpold bring a new living energy to Vienna Design Week. Encounter our dynamic design fusion of nature, humanity and technology. Consider how we are exploring fresh forms and concepts in design. Imagine how you could live with … more

The social business Seafire Power regards design as a tool for solving problems. In order to encourage sustainable and durable solutions, Seafire Power networks NGOs, companies, attorneys, accountants, designers, universities, research institutions, and – most importantly – individuals who lead … more

Vinz Schwarzbauer lives and works as an artist and illustrator in Vienna. He has been a graphic artist for more than twenty years and studied the visual arts at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg. He has been co-editor since 2010 of Franz the Lonely … more

Marie Schumann works with materiality in the third dimension, space and architecture. She focuses on production processes as a means of creating unexpected experiences, atmospheres and material conditions. She lives and works in Zurich, Switzerland.

Schulte und Schönes guides the individual design of outdoor environments with sensitivity and expertise. Be it a private (rooftop) terrace, a garden for gastronomy, or corporate grounds – the practice offers comprehensive support: from consulting and planning to furnishing, execution, and care. As … more

The jeweller's salesroom was designed in the early 80s by Hans Hollein. The aim of Schullin Wien was and remains the pursuit of good design and first-class craftsmanship. "New, contemporary impulses, which can only radiate from young talented people, are able to ideally complement the design … more

The siblings Johanna and Gregor Schuberth opened their joint agency for interior design, design and architecture in Vienna in 2005. The broad range of work reaches back to their degrees. Johanna Schuberth studied Interior Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, while Gregor Schuberth took a … more

At the age of 30, Franz Stadlhofer discovered his passion for woodcarving. After nine years of woodcarving courses at the Upper Austrian Adult Education Center, he took over as national course director. Numerous additional courses later, he completed his ornamental carving training and founded his … more

Arne Schneider, born in 1977 in Stuttgart, studied at the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design. In 2005 he began working, as a freelancer from the outset, with associations with various offices and studios, such as the architectural office HG Merz, which focuses on museum and exhibition … more

During his studies in the Department of Man and Well-Being at the Eindhoven Design Academy in the Netherlands, Konstantin Schmölzer was fortunate enough to have such mentors as Aldo Bakker, Jan Boelen (Z33), and Ilse Crawford to accompany him all the way until graduation. In Paris he worked for … more

Helena Schmidt ist Kunstwissenschaftlerin und Kunstvermittlerin in Theorie und Praxis. Sie lehrt an der Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Wien, wo sie zum Bildbegriff sogenannter «poor images» (nach Hito Steyerl) promoviert. Schwerpunkte: Digitale Bildlichkeit, Post Internet Art & Education … more

Helga Schmid is a designer, artist, researcher and educator. She is a resident at Somerset House and Leader of the Graphic and Media Design course at London College of Communication. She was a designer in residence at the Design Museum in London in 2018. Helga has also worked as a researcher at the … more

Schloss Hollenegg for Design is a cultural institution based in Styria. It was founded in 2015 by Alice Stori Liechtenstein with the objective of supporting young designers and creating a space for research, debate, and critical appraisal as a means of contributing to an increased awareness of … more

Anna Schlamp works at the interface between art and technology. She employs 3D and immersive techniques as a means of finding new forms of expression and testing the limits of digital media.

Kira Saskia Schinko has been advising brands and people on their internal and external communications for 15 years. Since everyone has a say in food, soccer and "advertising" in this country, as we all know, she likes to differentiate between opinion and hunch in a way that is effective for the … more

The works of Klemens Schillinger stand for a product culture of frugality. His plain and simple handling of constructive and aesthetic components produces objects that are well-nigh self-evident in their austere charm, minimal material usage and poetic emphasis. Klemens Schillinger studied at the … more

Thomas Schiefer studied industrial design at Vienna’s University of Applied Arts after graduating from HTL Mödling’s department of interior design. In addition to his freelance work as an industrial designer, he teaches at the Vienna University of Technology, Institute of Architectural Sciences.

Hanna Schibel, born in Berlin in 1993, lives and works in Berlin and Vienna. She studied fine arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and graduated with honours in 2021. In 2018, she spent a working residency in Athens, where she collaborated on an exhibition space for contemporary art, among other … more

The Vienna designer Max Scheidl takes an experimental approach in order to research future scenarios and enable others to experience them, to communicate complex issues and reach a new audience, and to reinvent existing systems and prepare the way for positive experiences in the here and now. He … more

Julia Johanna Scheiber lives and works in Vienna as a freelance art director. After graduating in graphic design in Frankfurt am Main, her career took her from Barcelona to Berlin and then Vienna. Scheiber works in the fields of branding, strategy, and illustration in addition to all kinds of … more

Gabrielle Schauerhuber, born in Brazil, is an illustrator, animator, and art director. Since 2017, she has developed her work in the advertising field, incorporating fun, color, and charisma. Her work features warm colors, exaggerated and distorted shapes, a mix of techniques, and an authentic … more

The universe of Say Say Say, Inc. in alphabetical order: 2010, anti-sleek, creation of the new, conversations, conceptual, creative couple, density, dream and existence, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Electric Avenue, endlessly curious, empathy, experiments, gravity and grace … more

Sarah-Linda Forrer searches for new beauty and attractive tactility. Fascinated by people’s rituals, she strives to create sensitivity for forgotten moments and details which influence our daily lives. With a high preference for handwork and unique outcome, Sarah-Linda Forrer collaborates with … more

In a critical artistic discussion, Johann (farmer) and his daughter Sarah Maria (visual artist), who grew up and works creatively on the 700-year-old farm in the Mühlviertel, focus in their project on the issue of compensation in agriculture. The topic is introduced by the father-and-daughter team … more

Sarah Kueng and Lovis Caputo both studied at HGKZ in Zurich. Since 2006 they have collaborated as Kueng Caputo on innovative projects such as Five Star Cardboard and Copy, exploring mundane materials and environments to exercise and reflect high design/architectural concepts. Kueng Caputo has been … more

Nina Sandino was born in Nicaragua, in the Caribbean, and grew up on the Pacific Coast, where she later completed a master’s degree in architecture. In Vienna, Sandino is active as a choreographer, performer, and dance teacher. The longing in her work appears to combine artistic expression and … more

Nawaaz Saldulker is a maker and curator. Trained as an architect and product designer, his principal source of inspiration is his research into (craft) techniques. His designs – which include furniture, lighting, and objects in limited editions – are defined by their contemporary aesthetic with … more

The roots of Saint Charles lie in the historic pharmacy in Vienna's Gumpendorfer Straße, which is still the backbone of the brand today. The company is run by Alexander Ehrmann, a sixth-generation pharmacist, and Richard König. With a focus on Traditional European Medicine, Saint Charles emphasises … more

The stylistic, technical, and thematic repertoire of the Romanian contemporary artist Saddo finds expression both on canvas in the form of large-scale wall paintings as well as illustrations commissioned for various projects and brands. His works reveal a leaning towards Jean-Jacques Rousseau … more

Das international agierende italienische Architektur- und Innenarchitekturstudio RWA_Architetti arbeitet für private und öffentliche Auftraggeberinnen und Auftraggeber. Der Tätigkeitsbereich des Büros mit Sitz in Rovereto, Mailand und Mumbai umfasst sämtliche Aspekte technischer und gestalterischer … more

The RKI Vienna was founded in 2004 as the first Romanian cultural institute abroad. In its headquarters in the 4th Viennese district the Austrian and international public is given the opportunity of coming into contact with Romanian culture. The Romanian Cultural Institute Vienna's spacious … more

Der gebürtige Vorarlberger Robert Rüf studierte Industrial Design an der Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien. Nach dem Studium und einiger Zeit als Freelancer gründete er 2007 sein eigenes Designbüro in Wien. Seine Vorliebe für einfache, funktionale Entwürfe nimmt genauso Bezug auf das Handwerk … more

rudolf verbindet zeitloses Design mit natürlichen Materialien, uralte Färbekunst mit neuester Technologie – und das alles in einem Produktionsradius von lediglich 150 Kilometern rund um Wien. Muster werden am betagten Webstuhl in Betracht gezogen, wieder außer Acht gelassen und erst dann, wenn sie … more

Yelyzaveta Rudenok's project Doinshapes explores the intersection of functional objects, public installations, and body-based performance. She creates spatial structures that invite interaction. Her work investigates altered perceptions and reinterprets everyday forms and gestures by questioning … more

Ruby Marie Hotel Vienna is located directly on Mariahilfer Straße, right in the 7th district – the meeting place for the creative scene and individuality. 186 rooms, partially with a view over the city, a rooftop terrace, a movie lounge, a conference room, a yoga room, a galley with complimentary … more

RoughCutBlog is the food blog of Alexandra Palla, a Viennese who since April 2011 has posted more than 400 items. The rough-cut style is reflected in uncomplicated, simple recipes. At the beginning of the year Palla, together with the design studio dottings, brought the Roughcutboard out onto the … more

‘For a designer the problem of getting older is not a question of aging per se, but the loss of curiosity – I stay curious.’ Tobias Röttger, born in Aachen in 1980, is a graphic designer and illustrator. He lives in Berlin and London, works for magazines, creates CD covers, and develops corporate … more

Bernhard Rothbucher studied industrial design in Linz and design culture at Chiba University, near Tokyo. After gathering experience with German, Japanese, and Austrian companies, he founded ‘aka buna design consult’ in Linz in 2003, expanding not long after to Salzburg. For several years the … more

Matthias Rosenthal works as a creative technologist at Demodern in Cologne. He graduated in media design from TH Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences – Campus Friedberg in 2009 and has several years of experience in the area of digital installations. Rosenthal pushes the boundaries of … more

Rosenbauer is an internationally active corporate group that is a dependable partner of the firefighting community all over the world. The company develops and produces vehicles, firefighting systems, fire and safety equipment, and telematic solutions for professional, industrial, and volunteer … more

Rompom collective gathers young Slovenian designers, architects, illustrators, photographers, programmers and economists in a vivid network of professionals. Together we created a project Popup … dom {Pop up home}. Collective work, sharing of knowledge and progressive curiosity are core values … more

The Romanian Design Week is the biggest multidisciplinary event in Romania – a ten-day festival that promotes design as a launching pad for cultural, social and economical growth. By promoting interesting ideas, energy and dynamism, vibrant exhibitions and extraordinary collaborations, the Romanian … more

Franziska Romana is a graphic designer and illustrator from Munich. She works freelance or in design agencies as illustrating art director in charge of CI projects in the gastronomy and cultural scenes, or makes forays into interior design. For five years, Romana has been developing ever new visual … more

As director of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, Gabriel Roland oversees the team, handles international relations, commissions and special projects. He initiated the Virtual Festival Headquarters in 2020 and co-curates the festival’s renowned PASSIONSWEGE format, which aims to bridge design and craft. With a … more

Romina Hafner and her company rohkonzept Strategie + Design specialize in the participative design of working environments. She leads co-creation workshops, designs her own tools and methods, and translates the inputs of employees in her innovative office projects. Because: The future of work is … more

After years of practicing his actual profession, the architect Robert Roth decided to make his hobby his job. He was one of the few people who had mastered the craft of the “Wiener Geflecht”, the Viennese handicraft of cane weaving, which had become widespread in seating furniture ever since the … more

Designed by internationally renowned architects including Wilhelm Holzbauer and Georg Lippert, the Ringstrassen-Galerien unite contemporary aesthetics with classical, sophisticated Viennese flair. Ever since 1993, the shopping centre with its unique combination of modern shopping culture and the … more

Anna Riess is an artist with a studio in the 2nd district.

The sole Austrian manufacturer of tableware can look back at a history starting in 1550 and is now operating in the ninth generation. Ever since its beginnings, the family enterprise has placed particular importance on a sustainable production, whether in terms of employees, the environment, or … more

“Today graffiti, tomorrow oil on canvas. Copy a photo so it belongs to me. Paint a perfect circle, all at once sense the color and not give a damn about the result. Draw a funny face blindfold and add a drop shadow to a line drawing. Make vector graphics for an image video and photoshop one’s … more

Verena is a transformation coach and business consultant. Her vision is a good life for all on a healthy planet - and a financial and economic system that contributes to it. The principle of "Impact First" guides her in this. Her consulting focus is currently circular economy and the mindset shift … more

Christopher Rhomberg is a designer and works with the seemingly nondescript. The works mainly involve primitive materials that interest him, materials that are usually concealed or used for building, like a single, actually unimportant element deprived of its mechanical purpose. He transforms … more

Res.Radio is a Vienna-based non-commercial internet radio station, whose objective is to … strengthen and present subcultural genres. Since it was founded in 2019, the station has … grown into a multicultural community and platform that features artists with a wide range of … backgrounds. People … more

REPLYtoALL is a Budapest-based collective. It consists of the curator Eszter Bircsák and the designer Melinda Sipos. Their common interdisciplinary activities range from researching and curating to organizing and facilitating events in the fields of art, design and technology. Microgiants is a … more

Verena Repar is an internationally recognized award-winning animation artist. She works at the intersection of design, new media, and social issues, combining her creative practice with journalistic and research-based approaches. During her studies at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, she … more

rENs is a Dutch design studio established in Eindhoven, which was founded in 2008 by Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren. Besides its research-oriented approach and the spontaneity factor, the color red plays a key role in the design duo’s work. In recent years they have produced joint … more

Maja Renn is a Zurich-based performance artist. From the starting point of collective practices of conscious dreaming and her interest in ecosophy, she explores the potential of (post-)human bodies in order to form symbiotic constellations and develop narratives for a responsible and reactive … more

Der erste Renault wurde im Jahr 1898 gebaut. Heute ist Renault ein internationaler Konzern, der im Jahr 2013 mehr als 2,6 Millionen Fahrzeuge in 128 Ländern verkauft hat. Aktuell beschäftigt Renault rund 122.000 Menschen und produziert in 37 Werken weltweit. Um auch weiterhin mit den … more

The Austrian textile designer Selina Reiterer, born in 1985, studied at Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee and ENSCI – Les Ateliers in Paris. Working between the fields of art and design, her work focuses on creating textiles and conducting material research. Combining a curiosity for traditional … more

Andreas Reiter Raabe (b. 1960, Österreich) lebt und arbeitet in Wien. Seit … den letzten 25 Jahren analysiert Reiter Raabe, den Prozess der Malerei, entweder durch fotografische Konzepte, die Kunst des Sprechens und kuratierens, oder das dreidimensionale Objekt und das Bild selbst. Ausstellungen … more

Peter Reischl widmet sich mit seinen Performances, Public Interventions und Site-Specific Art Event verschiedenster Aspekte von Machtstrukturen im Geflecht gesellschaftlicher und hegemonialer Systeme, sei es die Instrumentalisierung von Sprache seitens des Populismus oder die die institutionelle … more

Johanna Reiner researches the role of the culture of manufacturing in the development of … the Viennese districts located inside the Gürtel. She does this by investigating crafts … businesses and their cooperative networks, documenting their specific know-how, and … making these visible and … more

The Museum is a modern institution specializing in the promotion of design and the organisation of exhibitions in Poland and abroad. The Museum has been drawing inspiration from the tradition of the city Stalowa Wola. Modernism, Art Déco, contemporary design, technology and industry constitute the … more

Re-generacija is a newly established design collective that deals with issues connected to social and environmental wellbeing. In their latest projects, Re-generacija focuses on the possible uses of the Japanese knotweed, recognizingits beneficial qualities for our common good. The … more

The Viennse bureau rausgebrannt conceives individual design solutions for agencies and businesses. Using the latest laser technology, the team of six surrounding Bernhard Rameder realize innovative designs, offbeat products and eye-catching advertising material in many different materials. The … more

Alexandra Rauschgold is a spatial strategist and project manager. With a background in retail and interior design, Alexandra's most recent focus has been on urban space. She has written texts, given workshops and lectures on her focus of gender planning. With her penchant for numbers and her … more

The raumkomplett shop on Theobaldgasse is as a concept store for sustainable, social, and innovative interior design. Its products are just as practical as they are distinctive, they tell unique stories and give every living space a good feeling. raumkomplett’s assortment extends from stationery to … more

The gallery rauminhalt_harald bichler space & content in Vienna offers a platform that is unique in Austria to new, creative approaches at the disciplinary interfaces between design, art, architecture, and science. In regular solo and group exhibitions, it presents up-to-date artistic positions … more

Johannes Rass is a visual artist. His projects aren’t limited to a preferred practical approach or subject area. Rather, he bases each work on a self-contained idea. This establishes the parameters as well as being the starting point, driver, and objective. The act of stepping out of context is a … more

Patrick Rampelotto, born in Sterzing, Italy, started studying law at the Leopold-Franzens-Universität in Innsbruck before changing to the University of Applied Arts Vienna in order to study industrial design with the professors Borek Sipek and Ross Lovegrove. Already while studying he developed the … more

raiseaplant was founded in 2018 and comprises team members Neshat Akbari (business development), Julia Obermüller (industrial design), and Daniel Steindl (technology). Interdisciplinary work and the close interplay of technology, botany, and design shape the company’s central values.

Florian Rainer is a freelance photographer in Vienna and in the process of finishing up his Austrian photographic cycle. He is interested in the theory and history of the medium, photography as a social practice, and the idiosyncrasies of photographic representation.

Anton Rahlwes is a designer, artist, and journalist. He is co-founder of “the thing Magazine.” Prior to this, he worked as co-editor-in-chief of “form” magazine from 2020 to 2023. Furthermore, he co-founded the Berlin-based furniture label OUT – Objekte unserer Tage. Currently, he is studying … more

Miriam Raggam-Alji ist Bildende Künstler*in, Regisseur*in und Kunstvermittler*in und setzt sich in der kunstvermittelnden und künstlerischen Praxis mit politischen sowie sozialen Räumen auseinander. Beabsichtigt ist das Sichtbarmachen versteckter Mechanismen der Gesellschaft. Dies geschieht nicht … more

RAFT collective consists of seven craft designers and product designers: Julia Chiara Bleisteiner, Conrad Bug, Jaskarn Singh Hanspal, Marvin Kasper, Anna Kalawrytinos, Matthis de Weerdt, and Mike Wirthensohn. The collective understands design as a process – from initial ideas and sketches to … more

As the “Master of Materials”, Rado has revolutionized traditional watchmaking. Thanks to its use of innovative materials, the Swiss watchmaker, which is famous for its design-oriented collections, is regarded as a pioneer in the sector and has already won numerous well-known international design … more

Manuel Radde, geboren 1979 in Berlin, ist selbstständiger Grafikdesigner. Seit 2007 lebt er in Wien und arbeitet als Gestalter an Projekten in den Bereichen Kunst und Kultur und darüber hinaus. Seine Arbeit setzt sich intensiv mit ihrem Inhalt auseinander. Form und Inhalt sind gleichermaßen … more

QWSTION bags work just as well for the daily bicycle commute as in a formal meeting and are manufactured in line with the highest ethical and environmental standards. Partnering with 20 likeminded brands (such as meshit and Artek), the Swiss label invites quality-conscious consumers to experience … more

QWSTION has been developing bags from plant fibers, combining functionality with responsible manufacture, in Zurich since 2008. According to the company’s philosophy, this process shows that a good answer is the result of asking the right question: “We question how and where products emerge – and … more

The quartier21 is a platform for the arts and culture of the 21st century that supports and hosts smaller and medium sized cultural initiatives within the Vienna MuseumsQuartier. The focus of the roughly 60 initiatives lie in the fields of digital culture, fashion and design. The exhibition space … more

The Pyrarium is a timeless wood stove of the highest quality that provides a unique fire experience. With its innovative design, it brings radiant heat in an aesthetic form, providing comfort and warmth. Each Pyrarium is unique due to its unique material appearance, attention to detail and many … more

puuul is a highly versatile artistic space: a workshop, autonomous exhibition space, and studio, all in one. The focus of its exhibition activities is solo shows that create the opportunity to intensely address the work of an individual artist. However, puuul has space for a lot of things. And an … more

Marco Provinciali is an architect and partner at Supervoid, an architecture firm based in Rome.

Process is an experimental design office that focuses on generative and interactive design and works in the fields of branding, the internet, installation, and print. In addition to classic design solutions, Process creates and develops specific software that its clients employ as useful tools. The … more

Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council supports and disseminates Swiss arts and culture. As the Swiss Confederation’s cultural promotion institution, it supports high-quality projects with a focus on diversity. In the field of design, the foundation promotes contemporary Swiss design at all stages of … more

„good things will come my way“ ist der Leitspruch von Jutta Pregezer. Jutta Pregenzer ist Modemacherin und leitet seit über 20 Jahren den PREGENZER FASHION STORE VIENNA. Ihr bekanntes Engagement trägt seit Jahren bei das Freihausviertel zu einem Ort mit gutem Design zu etablieren. Jutta Pregenzer … more

The club and art space Pratersauna since its opening is known to be one of the most interesting locations in Vienna covering a wide cultural spectrum, from high to low brow. DJs from all over the world, artists from all disciplines as well as the Pratersauna team fill the historic architecture with … more

prater&stern produces hand-printed designs for the home and elsewhere. The label created by the architect and self-taught textile designer Christiane Wery stands for sustainability, mindfulness, and creativity. The home accessories from prater&stern – some graphically wild and some calm and … more

Felix Pöttinger is a multidisciplinary designer based in Munich, Germany. After completing his Masters in Design Products at the Royal College of Art in London and working internationally as a designer for Nils Holger Moormann, Tim Rundle Studio, Steelcase Inc. and Studio F.A. Porsche, he founded … more

Under the joint name postprodukt, the Viennese design offices Vandasye, Studio Dankl, mischer’traxler studio, Robert Rüf Industrial Design, and bkm design working group unite expert knowledge in product, service, and communication design, design theory, and research. Thanks to this approach … more

PostlerFerguson is a London-based design consultancy working across the entire product ecosystem. We deliver solutions that place a product at the center of a design strategy embracing the full range of opportunities around it, from branding to packaging to digital to production. Founded in 2007 by … more

Ottonie von Roeder is a designer in the field of critical and speculative design as well as design mediation. Since graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2017 (Automation and Future of Work), she has been working independently in various collaborations in Germany and the Netherlands. Her … more

Founded in 1747, FÜRSTENBERG is Germany’s second oldest porcelain manufactory. Among its range it presents prize-winning tableware series, gifts, and individual designer pieces. Perfection down to the smallest detail is only possible because the major part of porcelain production is based on … more

The Faculty of Architecture and City Planning is the youngest program within the Polytechnic University of Timișoara. Over the past 25 years, it has undergone continuous development with regards to both structure and the number of students. In the dynamic school, which pays special attention to … more

Poltrona Frau has been perfecting handicraft for more than a hundred years. The expertise in craftsmanship has been handed on from generation to generation, so that then as now, every single Poltrona Frau piece embodies this knowledge and these skills in a piece of furniture. With its Italian roots … more

POLKA deals with everyday phenomena and patterns of use. The designers Marie Rahm and Monica Singer enjoy working in the contrasting areas of experimenting with concepts and creating elegant, functional objects of daily use (which nevertheless often provide hidden surprises). Their design studio … more

Poligon, Slovenia’s first creative center, was established in 2014. It serves as a laboratory and co-working space for communities and self-employed in the fields of social entrepreneurship, culture and the creative industries. The platform has become highly important in the development of … more

Polestar is a Swedish manufacturer of premium electric performance vehicles founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. The company, which is led by renowned car designer Thomas Ingenlath as CEO and whose design language is shaped by Graz native Maximilian Missoni as Head of Design, is committed to … more

Andreas Pohancenik founded the design bureau Practice + Theory in 2008 in London. He has lived and worked in Vienna since 2012. In 2011 he was nominated to design an exhibition catalogue for the MAK in Vienna. His works have been praised in international books on graphic design, and he has received … more

With over three million visitors since its revitalization in 2014 the building of the former Police Married Quarters is now established as a permanent landmark institution in Hong Kong’s art and design scene. Former apartments of married police officers were remodeled into studios, offices and … more

Plüsch und Minus was founded in 2023 by the three designer friends Bernhard Stegbauer, Charlotte Heller, and Max Rohregger. Freshly qualified, the young designers are making use of their different backgrounds and abilities as they map out their new professional future.

Playful Interactive Environments (PIE) is a research group founded by the Department of Digital Media at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (School of Informatics, Communication, and Media in Hagenberg). The group focuses on the investigation of new playful forms of interaction and … more

Stefan Pichler manages the Circular Economy team at the consultancy denkstatt. He has experience from working with clients from the FMCG industry, the chemical industry, retail, and other sectors. In addition to his consulting projects, he is involved in various working groups on the topic of … more

The playful inventions of Johanna Pichlbauer, who studied industrial design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and mechanical engineering at TU Wien, explore our emotional relationships with objects and machines. Her work has been shown at the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK on several occasions as well … more

Phospho, started up in 2008 by Roland Hörmann, is a graphic design studio focusing on type design. The fascination for Viennese shop lettering motivates and inspires font releases and script projects – for instance the initiative Stadtschrift (City Script) started in 2012 for the collection and … more

Hannah Philomena Scheiber is a freelance artist and graduate of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. She also studied Design for Social Innovation at the School of Visual Arts New York and Nuovi Linguaggi Espressivi at the Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze. Scheiber lives and works on a mountain … more

Peugeot is represented in 160 countries and stands everywhere alike for top standards, style, and emotion. Intensive, high-grade motoring experience, racy design, and uncompromising quality form the core of the brand promise and contribute to the emotionality of every Peugeot automobile. Peugeot’s … more

Thomas Petz took over the economic and creative helm of the Petz Hornmanufaktur – founded in 1862 – from his grandparents in September 2008. He learned his craft from his grandfather, the last master of the Viennese guild of horn producers. Thomas Petz has continued the traditional methods of … more

The multi-media artist Eva Petrič works with photography, video, lace, (plexi-)glass, sound, performance and location-specific installations. She lives in Vienna, New York and Ljubljana.

The renowned French champagne house Perrier-Jouët was founded in 1811. It is well known for the finesse, floral and elegant notes of its wines, produced with the expertise of only seven cellar masters since its foundation. Since its collaboration with the Art Nouveau pioneer Emile Gallé … more

A leading figure in French architecture, Dominique Perrault gained international recognition after winning the competition for the French National Library in 1989 at the age of 36. This project marked the starting point of many other public and private commissions abroad, such as The Velodrome and … more

Association for researching and developing sustainable products and solutions.

The new quarterly online magazine period. addresses subjects related to business, sustainability, digitalization and technologies, (gender) equality, and the labor market, all in close cooperation with scientists.

Gaja is a forager, educator and transdisciplinary designer from Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is coming to vienna design week to present Krater Collective and facilitate a workshop, that will focus on recognizing and harvesting edible and medicinal plants in the urban landscape. Gaja draws her … more

Founded by René Gabriel in 2004, the firm of PEGA-cut Schneidetechnik in Favoriten specializes in water-jet cutting of diverse materials. Using this technique, stone, metal, wood or ceramic can be cut to measure two-dimensionally into any form required. The tradition of metal handicraft in the … more

Pedrita is Rita João and Pedro Ferreira. Both are design graduates from the Architecture Faculty of Lisbon’s Technical University, having also studied at TU Delft (in Rita’s case) and Politecnico di Milano (Pedro). They joined Fabrica, the Benetton Design and Communication Research Center in … more

Founded in October 2010 in the heart of Apulia, Pecore Attive is committed to the revival and development of a breed of sheep native to the area near Bari: Gentile di Puglia, or the merino of the South, as it is also called. The revival of ancient production methods is not motivated by mere … more

The Vienna label PECI.wien creates innovative crocheted designs that are notable for their mathematical approach and handcrafted perfection. The integration of special 3-D printed elements gives certain models of bag a particular stiffness and defines a new look. Each piece is unique because … more

Franz Sumnitsch and Maximilian Kamenar have been organising the Pecha Kucha Night in Vienna since 2007. The concept comes from Japan and is as simple as it is brilliant: In one evening, lecturers from a variety of creative areas present their work and projects to an audience in brief lectures of 20 … more

Suitable and purposeful transport packaging are the challenges PAWEL faces with passion every day. Numerous state awards testify to their innovative strength, making them the most-awarded packaging service provider in Europe. They are more than happy to address your individual packaging needs.

The society for science-based art was founded in February 2012 with the aim of creating a network for the development, research, and accessibility of artworks, design objects, methods, procedures, and materials with biological connotations. The platform provides for reflections on this general … more

Performing complex construction tasks efficiently with traditional linear planning processes isn’t possible. On the contrary, this requires an integrated solution. The construction engineer Benjamin Kromoser and architect Thomas Pachner employ “Opti-Knot-3-D”, a digital approach that enables a … more

My name is Sebastian Pataki. After graduating in 2009 and working with the design studios HORT, Pixelgarten and Trapped in Suburbia, I decided to make Amsterdam my home. Although I usually describe myself as a graphic designer, I strive for versatility. No matter if it‘s illustration or animation … more

This autodidact and ‘deconstruction designer’, as he calls himself, was born in 1958 and began his professional career as an advertising photographer. He then turned to design, where he usually functions as both a designer and manufacturer, specialising in one-of-a-kinds with a powerful and often … more

Alexandra Palla is an Austrian food activist, blogger, and cookbook author. On her RoughCutBlog, the Viennese writer has been publishing articles and recipes since April 2011. They keep to an uncomplicated kitchen philosophy and get by without using any out-of-the-way products. At the VIENNA DESIGN … more

Andreas Palfinger is a New York-based artist and architectural designer. In his work, he focuses on the areas of worldbuilding and organic-parametric geometry. Palfinger’s projects embrace speculative and research-based concepts that articulate themselves in time-based media, computer generated … more

Rikkert Paauw works as autodidact spatial designer interested in better suroundings. From his very childhood he considered it logical to use materials surrounding him like waste in combination with natural materials as to change spaces easily with very simple solutions. For his curiousity he has a … more

The Polish Institute Vienna is responsible for the Polish public and cultural diplomatic agenda in Austria. It publicizes the many and richly varying qualities of Poland, an innovation-friendly and dynamic country in the heart of Europe, and encourages lively exchange between Poland and Austria.

ovos creates digital worlds of experience that convey content through fun and excitement. The work done by the owner-operated digital agency in Vienna is networked and multifaceted – in terms of thought and action. These principles are reflected in the list of what it offers: Development of online … more

Anastasia Eggers and Ottonie von Roeder work as a design-duo in the field of speculative and critical design and design research. In their practice, they use research, speculation and playfulness to understand and question existing cultural, societal and political systems and structures and create … more

The brewery in Vienna! Family company, private brewery, event location, creative brewing. The yellow heart of the city, a multiple award-winner, loved by many.

The Österreichische Werkstätten were founded in 1948 by the architect Josef Hoffmann as an offshoot of the Werkbund and the Wiener Werkstätte. In addition to the founder, artists such as Gustav Klimt, Carl Auböck, and Koloman Moser, as well as the companies J. & L. Lobmeyr and Backhausen were … more

The Austrian Frederick and Lillian Kiesler Private Foundation was established in Vienna in … 1997 following the acquisition of the estate of Frederick Kiesler (1890–1965). Its role is to … research the work of the architect, artist, set designer, designer, and theorist and to mobilize … this work … more

The fundamental idea behind the organoid® technology is based on the beneficial effect that flowing, organic freeform building components produce on the observer. As the implementation of freeform architecture is not possible for a large segment of potential customers due to the costs involved … more

ONE FOR HUNDRED produces custom solid-wood furniture. For every piece sold, the furniture label, which uses wood harvested from its own sustainable forest in Austria’s Weinviertel exclusively, plants 100 trees.

ONE BODY OF WATER serves impulses and projects that advocate a respectful and sustainable treatment of water, and create awareness for the fundamental interconnectedness of all lifeforms. The association organises workshops and exhibitions embracing art, science and applied knowledge of diverse … more

Onclaude is a new global hub empowering design-driven innovators with strategic tools that enhance synergies through collaborative actions. It delivers quality networking opportunities, curated crowdsourcing & crowdfunding services and powerful storytelling. Onclaude's network welcomes cutting-edge … more

OMG – Objects Mathematically Generated is a design studio founded by siblings Jules and Chloe Bolton, based in New Haven, USA, and Vienna. Using algorithms that mimic natural processes – in particular cellular automata – they create patterns that reveal the complexity of simple mathematical rules.

OLYMPUS is one of the leading producers worldwide of optical and digital products in medical technology and entertainment electronics. Founded in Japan in 1919, the company has stood for the pioneer spirit and innovative potential for almost a hundred years. Its cameras set standards – with … more

Oliver Newberry is an interior and product designer with over 15 years of experience in industrial design, retail, and three-dimensional visual storytelling. Born in Portugal and later based in London, the designer studied product design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design before … more

Oliver Maklott, born in Vorarlberg in 1976, is a media artist who focuses on sound art. After finishing his apprenticeship as a communications engineer, he moved to Vienna and studied audio technology at the SAE Institute and electroacoustic music at the ELAK – the University of Music and … more

Ola Mirecka grew up in Warsaw as the eldest of five siblings. She studied design at the Academy of Art there and did her Master’s degree with Daniel Charny and Roberto Feo at the Royal College of Art in London. In her works Ola explores the art of drawing by using three-dimensional written … more

OKOLO is a creative collective with a focus on the fields of design, architecture, art, style, fashion, and the entire scope of cultural city life. In search for new forms of fine art creativity and exceptional contexts, OKOLO collaborates with individuals from various fields. The group was founded … more

ohne butter offers a personal and meticulously selected collection of 20th-century design classics with a particular focus on Italian collectibles. All items of furniture are carefully restored, with great respect for their natural patina. One very special concern of ohne butter is to preserve the … more

Oh That Place wurde im September 2015 von Nadia Brandstätter (AU/AT), Kasia Gruszka (PL) und Elaine Liu (US/CN) gegründet. Das internationale, multidisziplinäre Ideenkollektiv aus Wien organisiert Veranstaltungen und bietet jungen Kreativschaffenden eine Plattform, um Arbeiten in informellen … more

The people behind the labels of OFROOM and DULFdesign are Christine Bärnthaler, with her expertise in innovative materials and products in the fields of architecture and design, and Heidulf Gerngross, the ‘Archistrator’, inventor of the ‘archiquant’, and editor of ST/A/R magazine. The meeting of … more

off plate, a collective run by ebb&flow wine and the product designer Tanita Klein, aims to create an urban platform for a more social and sustainable food system. In doing so, it considers communal eating and drinking to be the most influential medium for bringing collective change – both locally … more

OekoBusiness Wien is Vienna City Council’s environmental service package for Viennese companies. Established in 1998 by the city’s Environmental Protection Department, OekoBusiness Wien supports businesses in the implementation of environmentally relevant measures and, as a result, helps to lower … more

odaada is a room for creative activity! Located in the up-and-coming creative quarter of the 7th district, odaada is a space to share where community members and artists can meet and learn from each other and showcase their passion for arts, crafts, design and ideas. odaada cooperates with … more

Studio October was founded as part of a postgraduate program at University College London and is dedicated to preserving traditional textile techniques from the Indian foothills of the Himalayas. The high-quality and affordable pieces are contemporary works of art, produced in collaboration with … more

The areas of activity of the freelance German-Spanish designer Pablo Octavio range from interior and set design to his focal field of furniture and object design. In his current works he processes impressions gathered from nature into generally unconventionally produced objects with individual … more

The members of this improvised collective are linked not only through their common industrial design studies (degrees 2009–2013), but especially through the long-time friendships ensuing from this time, which also led subsequently to cooperation in various projects. The careers they opted for are … more

Together with its hundred-percent subsidiary, the ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, the ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG (Austria Federal Railways Passenger Transport) is Austria’s largest mobility service industry. Every day, more than a million travelers choose rail or bus as transportation, more than 4.000 trains and … more

Sandra Nuut is a curator based in Tallinn working at the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design. Nuut’s work includes teaching, writing, and curatorial projects, including “Martin Pedanik. Man Behind the Scenes” (2025), “Uneversum: Rhythms and Spaces” (2023) at the museum or the Dear Friend … more

For Use, a design studio founded in 1998, consists of Christoph Katzler, Sven Jonke und Nikola Radeljkovic. The team operates from Vienna as well as Zagreb and in this diverse cultural context realizes numerous projects with top notch businesses in the furniture industry. Moreover, under the Label … more

Six years ago the qualified architect Nicole Üblacker decided to become a shoemaker and started an apprenticeship in a master shoemaker operation. Her preoccupation with the classical handicraft of shoemaking also sharpened her awareness of value and quality: starting out from the idea of providing … more

As one of Europe's leading manufacturers, Nowy Styl offers comprehensive furnishing solutions for work environments and public spaces. With passion and respect for the environment, Nowy Styl creates innovative, ergonomic, and customized furniture concepts that meet contemporary requirements. Its … more

Petr Novague, born 1981, studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. During his studies he attended many foreign study visits, e. g. at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. After finishing his studies in 2006 he worked as Creative Director in the Logos company for the … more

NOUS emerged in 2006 out of a cultural communication project with digital handhelds and has been fused since 2016 with PocketScience, which is mainly active in the corporate sector. Their joint portfolio contains more than a hundred in part award-winning and international projects of various sizes … more

Together with developers of materials and processes as part of an Impulse Lead Project of the ‘austria wirtschaftsservice’ (aws) [Austrian Economic Development Service, a federal development and financing bank], Nofrontiere is creating totally new types of products on the basis of materials not yet … more

Noémi Kiss is an architect and philosopher. Her projects are based on a logical development of ideas from her work “Atmosphäre – Wechselbeziehung zwischen Mensch und Material” (Atmosphere – Interplay between Man and Material). She runs the fashion label WIENER FETZEN and the project Carpeted Carpet … more

NOCS is a Swedish audio brand that focuses on timeless design and state-of-the-art sound. The company designs, develops, and tunes products in-house, combining minimalist aesthetics with uncompromising acoustic performance. Nocs' work includes high-fidelity speakers, custom sound tuning solutions … more

The Vienna 3-D design studio NO WORRIES JUST SHAPES works with its clients in investigating visual worlds between art and design and retelling the stories behind objects. The designers Lina Schubert and Florentin Berger combine their experience of design, music, anthropology, theater, and … more

Nilo Kilim was founded in 2023 by Niel Mazhar, a Viennese architect with Egyptian and Croatian roots, and combines traditional weaving techniques from Egypt with modern design from Vienna. The focus is the kilim, a flat-woven carpet made of wool and cotton, which is notable for its authentic … more

Jakob Niemann is a Vienna- and Stockholm-based designer and artist. Niemann’s works move between art, furniture, and interior design and are notable for a material-based approach, in which the focus is on wood, woodland, and forestry. He creates objects from natural resources with a rough aesthetic … more

Skiing regions are becoming year-round destinations for holiday and excursion tourism, ski resorts are being transformed into experiential places for highly specific target groups. In order to encourage regional development, Niederösterreichische Bergbahnen, which is part of ecoplus, the Business … more

The New Design University (NDU) was established by the Lower Austria Economic Chamber and its Institute for Economic Promotion (WIFI) in 2004. As an international and practice-oriented setting for an ambitious education in the areas of design, technology, and business, the NDU trains creative … more

NEW ADDRESS chairs are manufactured in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy – a region with a long tradition of furniture making. They combine responsible production with clear, functional design. Lightweight, durable, and versatile, they are made for everyday use and built to last.

neunerhaus enables the homeless and people without social security coverage to lead a self- … determined and dignified life with medical care, housing, and advice: In three residential … buildings and housing-first facilities that are located across Vienna, affected individuals find … a new home … more

Since its founding in 1927, KAPO | Neue Wiener Werkstätte has specialized in the production of superior-quality furnishings, upholstered furniture, windows and doors. The family enterprise combines traditional handicraft with contemporary design and provides customized and individual overall … more

Boasting a market segment of 16 percent (2013), the Neudoerfler Office Systems has positioned itself as leading provider of overall solutions for office furniture. Since its founding in 1946, the richly traditional Austrian enterprise has based its production exclusively in Neudörfl/Leitha in … more

KLAR heißt das Modelabel von Klara Neuber. Ihre Jahreskollektionen sind Statements aus gutem Stoff und klarem Design. Mit ihrer reduzierten Linie macht sie den Charakter der Textilien sichtbar. Inspiration dafür findet die Modemacherin im Wald, in Wien, in der Welt. Klara Neuber hat ein Faible für … more

NEU/ZEUG makes porcelain shine. NEU/ZEUG, a new label for high-quality designed and sustainably produced lamps from Upper Austria, is a result of the cooperation between the designers of the studio Lucy.D, Barbara Ambrosz and Karin Santorso, and Beate Seckauer, owner of Porzellanmanufaktur … more

The story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: to give every coffee lover the opportunity of preparing the perfect cup of espresso like an experienced barista. Nestlé Nespresso S.A. developed this idea into the concept of top quality coffee in portions. Today Nespresso is the market leader … more

Established more than 150 years ago as a sign painting operation, the Viennese firm of Neon Kunze took up neon technology – new at the time – and started producing high voltage discharge tubes. Advertising in light in the form of illuminated lettering and signs were from then on the operation’s … more

Rainer Mutsch's works are distinctive because of their intense examination of materials and the way they question existing typologies. He completed his degree in Industrial Design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and at the Denmarks Design Skole in Copenhagen. Rainer Mutsch then worked as … more

Die Muthesius Kunsthochschule in Kiel ist die einzige Kunsthochschule des Landes Schleswig-Holstein. Sie ist benannt nach dem Architekten Hermann Muthesius und wurde 1907 als Werkkunstschule gegründet, 1994 zur Fachhochschule für Kunst und Gestaltung und ist seit 2005 die jüngste Kunsthochschule … more

The Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) is a national and international hub that features innovative program formats dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage and the support of emerging creatives. It is also the custodian and promoter of the world’s most comprehensive collection of … more

Musca Design Studio was founded in 2015 by the architect, designer, and musician Alessandro Storari. Musca researches into the digital and physical reality of products and combines aesthetics with functionality and sustainability: “The individuality of the counterpart and the passion for harmony … more

Yulia Mukhoid is an artist and creative producer in the field of Ukrainian film and photography. She was born in Kyiv and currently lives in Vienna.

Slightly more than 100 years after its founding, this long-standing family company was taken over by Klaus Mühlbauer of the fourth generation. He concentrates on the origin of the firm – hats – and has given a new face to collections and brands. Together with the two fashion designers Nora Berger … more

Mud Silk Studios, a sustainable design brand founded in 2010 by Jessica Guo, is dedicated to reinterpreting traditional Chinese craftsmanship in the form of contemporary fashion and lifestyle products. Based in Brooklyn, New York, and Hainan, China, the design studio specializes in the production … more

Kapitza … Kapitza is a multidisciplinary design studio run by sisters Nicole and Petra Kapitza, who share a passion for color, patterns, mathematics, and nature. Kapitza has gained a global following for its innovative pattern art books which showcase its bold, colorful artworks. These artworks … more

mo° sound develops innovative audio systems for audiophiles, specifically ball-shaped loudspeakers. A harmonious combination demonstrates the interplay of audio technology and porcelain art that’s one of a kind on the planet, guaranteeing total listening enjoyment. Clear design and continuous … more

MOWO is a young company based in Vienna that is committed to redefining the act of sitting. Lisa Stolz is an architect and furniture designer from Vienna. While studying design in London, she developed the idea of elastic seating. Since 2021, MOWO has been injecting movement, fun, and aesthetics … more

MOTI, Museum of the Image focuses on the expanding field of visual culture and is located in one of the oldest buildings of the city of Breda in the Netherlands. The museum hosts temporary shows and the semi-permanent exhibition ‘100 Years of Graphic Design in the Netherlands’, a unique historical … more

Mostlikely Architecture was founded by Mark Neuner in 2012 and, besides such projects as Weitsicht Cobenzl and the remodeling of the Sunken City on Vienna’s Donauinsel, focuses on research and interdisciplinary cooperation. An early research format is the Sudden Workshop, as summarized in the book … more

Martin Mostböck was born in Vienna where he studied Architecture at the University of Technology and received his Diploma in 1994. Since then he has been working at the studio of Coop Himmelb(l)au in the fields of architecture, design, construction and urban planning. Martin Mostböck has taught … more

Daniel Moshel works as a director in Vienna. He realizes documentaries, experimental short and music films, and VR experiences. Moshel also works on feature films and series concepts as part of a team. One of his greatest successes is a “MeTube” short film series that’s known around the world.

MORPHtopia is a studio for architecture, design, and research. The studio is dedicated to the interrelationship between provocative and innovative speculation and its manifestation in tangible, efficient, and logical objects. MORPHtopia sees itself as a platform for conceptual and strategic … more

In 1895, Wilhelm Seibel I laid the cornerstone of the company that is now being run by the fifth and sixth generation of the family. The brand Mono began in 1959 with Peter Raacke’s functional and minimalist “Mono A” cutlery design. The first Mono teapot, which was created by the designer Tassilo … more

The spirit of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design draws from its history of 130 years, from its continual drive to achieve innovation and openings to the outside world. Research, teaching and the creative process, the applied and autonomous aspects of artistic activity form an inseparable … more

In developing the Moduletto notebook system, the product designer Michele Falchetto reinvented the book: The rubber binding means that the contents and the order of the insert sheets are flexible – and can be easily changed at any time. Furthermore, one can print one’s own insert sheets, which … more

Where design meets history, Maria Theresia lives alongside Adolf Loos, and Biedermeier kisses Wiener Moderne. The Vienna Furniture Museum delights visitors with its diverse program, inspiring journey through the history of design, and magnificent range of Habsburg showpieces.

It was very early in life that Jacqueline Pehack came into contact with the material of wood and its processing potential – she grew up in her father’s furniture carpentry. Her aspirations to combine traditional handicraft with new design led Pehack into the furniture carpentry, where she joins … more

mmcité is a leading Czech brand known internationally for its innovative design, development, and production of street furniture. Its focus is on combining aesthetics with meeting all user needs. To this end, only highly functional materials are used that work in any environment and withstand even … more

mischer'traxler studio walks the line between craft and technology, designing objects, production processes, interactive installations, and more. The main focus of the studio is the experimental and the conceptual. In its projects, mischer'traxler studio demonstrates that design can be functional … more

The family company miramondo has been designing and producing furniture for public spaces since 1999. Its resource-friendly way of working and minimizing of waste ensure low prices, while its high-quality materials guarantee that its products will enjoy a long life. For miramondo, the most … more

Milan Mijalkovic, architect, artist, author, and father, was born in Skopje in 1982 and has lived and worked in Vienna since 2001. He is involved in a range of cooperative projects in Vienna, Belgrade, and Skopje. Since 2018, he has taught negotiation skills at TU Wien and JKU – Johannes Kepler … more

Laura M. Pana (migrationlab, NL) and Dominik Nostitz (Verein08, AT) design and implement community projects in Vienna and all over Europe, involving communities in the shaping and re-inventing of our cities. Their focus is on transforming urban spaces in multicultural neighborhoods along with the … more

“We are Mezza—Maiso: an interdisciplinary office for interior architecture, interiors, and design at the heart of Vienna. We believe in the beauty of the simple, the reduced, and the nonchalant. In excellent quality and the incomparable value of handmade products. And in timeless, authentic design.

The Viennese fashion label was founded in 2010 by Lena Krampf and Ida Steixner. The name is based (among other things) on the verb to mesh, thus to network and knit together. The combination of opposites is a major aspect of their designing concept. The meshit collections mix urban street look with … more

Cornelia Hess, born in Zurich in 1982. After she finished secondary school she moved to Bern to study Visual Communication at the Bern University of Arts. She completed her degree in the autumn of 2008 with her work «il étais une fois …». She now lives and works in Zurich. Adrian Merz, born in … more

Sebastian Menschhorn, born in Vienna in 1971, visited a vocational school in Wiener Neustadt before studying industrial design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna with the professors Paolo Piva and Toshiyuki Kita. He contributed to numerous exhibitions, among them „Wiener Tischkultur“ (2005) … more

Menal Batti, Ludovica Breitfeld, and Carlotta Siciliani are trained architects based between Vienna and Berlin. Their practice moves across architecture, scenography, installation, interior, and sound design—working in the overlaps between spatial design and cultural production. Emerging from a … more

membran are Julia Habarda, Julia Katharina Hahnl, Frida Teller, and Tobi Kauer, four students of the University of Applied Arts, who met on the Design Investigations course and work in the area of design and sustainability.

The team behind the project “Phobia – On Disgust, Anxiety & Fear examines, from an artistic perspective, anxiety disorders directed toward harmless objects that lead to intense physical reactions and vigorous avoidance. The focus was on atypical phobias that involve specific structures, materials … more

Meet in style – the modern MEETING SUITES by Bene are the ideal venues in the heart of Vienna for meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, and more. Featuring spectacular interior design, premium Bene furniture, and professional service, the bookable Meeting Suites provide the perfect setting … more

andererseits is a magazine for disability and society. At andererseits, people with and without disabilities do journalism - on an equal footing, critically and fairly paid. Although 15-20 per cent of people living in Austria have a disability, there are only a handful of journalists with … more

After studying together at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism), Mechthild Ebert, Elina Kränzle, and Jonas Malzahn met again in Vienna. They’re making use of this opportunity to combine their interest in urban planning and urban spaces in a participative social … more

Meșteshukar ButiQ (MBQ) is a București-based social enterprise working on revaluing traditional Roma craftsmanship. It provides premium lifestyle products with a story and design that stands out in any context, using a blend of centuries-old techniques combined with contemporary design. The product … more

Piotr Matkowski is a chef, educator, and videographer, who is based in Wroclaw, Poland. He earns his daily bread working in an artisan bakery and running cooking workshops. In his artistic practice, he intensively addresses cooking processes, the multiplicity of ingredients, and contemporary … more

Viktor Matic grew up in Croatia, Germany and South Tyrol, Italy. He studied product design and visual communication in Bozen/Bolzano, Jerusalem and Istanbul and works as a freelance designer, artist and creative worker on the cultural scene. His works have been exhibited internationally, including … more

Viktor Matic grew up in Croatia, Germany and South Tyrol, Italy. He studied product design and visual communication in Bozen/Bolzano, Jerusalem and Istanbul and works as a freelance designer, artist and creative worker on the cultural scene. His works have been exhibited internationally, including … more

Magdalena Akantisz, communication designer (*1987 in Vienna) and Peter Mahlknecht, industrial designer (*1986 in Brixen/Bressanone, Italy), graduated in 2011 at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. They have supported each other in their work since 2008 and in 2012 founded mathak + mahlknecht … more

The materialnomaden promote reuse and circular design in our building culture. They offer expertise in the areas of architecture, urban planning, execution, and restoration, art, and design as well as structural engineering and mentored self-building. With such pioneering work, the materialnomaden … more

Lucia Massari is an Italian product designer and illustrator. She studied at the Royal College of Art in London. In collaboration with her former tutor, designer and curator Martino Gamper, Massari realized a number of projects with local artisans. Her work has been shown internationally, from the … more

Martina Menegon, born in Italy in 1988, is a multimedia artist and lecturer of virtual reality and interactive arts at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna and the University of Art and Design Linz. Through multimedia installations that spawn between interactive, virtual, and mixed-reality art … more

Marlene Lübke-Ahrens studied architecture and scenography at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Her creative oeuvre covers a wide range including sets, costumes, architecture, art, and photography. The common denominator in her work is her interest in conceiving spaces, researching these spaces, and … more

Markus Wagner and Markus Wipplinger have been working together regularly, be it during their studies in MultiMedia Art at Salzburg Polytechnic or in numerous collaborative projects. Their approach is playful although they work on the most advanced technical level, be it in 3D-animation, interface … more

Colorful, more colorful, Marien Apotheke Wien! The local pharmacy in Vienna’s Mariahilf District is a cabinet of curiosities that is full of ideas and unique products from around the globe, a pharmacy that supports HIV-positive customers from all over Vienna and – with Austria’s only deaf chemist … more

Uli Marchsteiner studied at the University of Art and Design in Linz. He has made Barcelona his home for many years and works on exhibitions that are devoted to topics of current interest in design. However, he has also developed numerous products himself. From 1997 to 2001 he curated such thematic … more

The design studio MARCH GUT was founded in 2011 by Christoph March and Marek Gut. The basic approach of the designers, both of whom studied industrial design at the University of Art and Design Linz, is an interdisciplinary and integrative way of working, in which they focus on each project and its … more

Lisa Marleen Mantel is a visual and experience designer. She focuses on creative digital concepts that interface with scenography and physical installations. She works as an art director at Demodern in Cologne and is a jury member of the FWA Awards. She is also part of the master’s program … more

For the past seventeen years, Hedwig Rotter has run her porcelain studio in Ottakring. Under the label mano design, she sets a clear signal for the combination of craftsmanship, art, and design. She designs and produces porcelain products for interiors (home accessories, vases, and lamps) and table … more

MaMaMu is a fair fashion label based in Vienna that specializes in prêt-à-porter clothing for women. Instead of making seasonal collections, the label offers thematic collections, for example thePleats, made of pleated textiles, and thePrints, with its own textile patterns. The label focuses on … more

mama.matters is the first Austrian brand to focus on the physical and spiritual wellbeing of mothers in the age of #BabyCare. Created and sustainably produced in Vienna, the natural products – soaps, oils, balsams, and nursing pads – are important companions during pregnancy and, in particular, in … more

In 1972, Mario and Waltraud Mauroner founded the gallery Mario Mauroner Contemporary Art Salzburg (at the time still named Galerie Academia). After 30 years of international experience as well as the realization of more than 400 exhibitions and participations in international art fairs, an … more

After completing his Industrial Design studies in Montreal, where he was born, at the ENSCI in Paris and the Eindhoven Design Academy (NL), Philippe Malouin freelanced for the English designer Tom Dixon and then set up his own studio in London, Philippe Malouin Design, where he has been able to use … more

Mariyam Malik is a sociologist, trainer, and art educator. Malik’s scientific, artistic, and teaching practice is based on perspectives that criticize power structures and incorporates experiential knowledge from their own post-migrant, queer, and classicism-critical position. Mariyam Malik … more

The MAK is a museum and a discursive venue for the applied arts at the interface between design, architecture, and contemporary art. The MAK addresses the future by investigating socially and politically relevant issues from the perspectives and using the approaches of contemporary and applied … more

The MAK design shop is Vienna's centre of competence for sophisticated design products. Experts provide specialist advice for customers buying selected international and young Austrian design, classics and new discoveries, products developed especially for MAK exhibitions, artist's editions … more

A cool atmosphere, attentive service, and a fantastic selection: That’s the magdas LOKAL. Whether breakfast, brunch, lunch, à la carte, or for events – magdas LOKAL offers a huge range of vegetarian and vegan delicacies. For a taste of the world. magdas LOKAL … Ungargasse 38 … 1030 … more

magdas HOTEL is Austria’s first social business hotel and part of the magdas social business group, which was founded by Caritas of the Archdiocese of Vienna in 2012. The objective of the group as a whole is to find entrepreneurial solutions to social issues, wherever this is logical and possible.

The name MADAME Architects stands for an interdisciplinary partnership of architects, designers, craftspeople, theoreticians, technical experts, and machines that combine their extensive expertise to jointly design and produce objects, buildings, and projects at an urban scale.

Christophe Machet explores materials, their origins and ways to employ them through design. In his work, he aims to find answers to environmental, social, ethical, political, technological and aesthetics questions. Machet creates tools and machineries to help transform materials into new products … more

„Visuelle Entgleisungen mit Happy Endings“ – das verspricht das Wiener Design- und Animationsstudio LWZ. Um zu sehen, dass das keine leeren Worte sind, reicht ein Blick – zum Beispiel auf ihre Musikvideos wie „See The World“ für Ogris Debris und „Captain Metal“ für Die Ärzte, die von … more

Art changes the way we look at the world. Founded with a vision to democratize the art world, LUMAS stands today as the global leader in signed and limited art editions, backed by a community of 250 artists and an engaged network of over 300,000 collectors. LUMAS's esteemed art collection is … more

Since 2008, the internationally renowned visual artists Astrid Steiner and Florian Tanzer have traveled the world with video art projects and musician friends. The duo magically creates visuals, artistic documentaries, PR films, video prints, and installations, organizes parties, and indulges in … more

We create visual identities, both on paper and on screen and believe in concept driven design and the power of unique solutions. Together with our clients we go through the whole process as spirited consulting partners, turning ideas into reality. Our ethos of building up strong relationships with … more

At Lukács László Vienna, the focus is on individual product design. Traditional methods and innovative design are employed to produce high-quality modern shoes and accessories. From taking measurements to embossing the logo, dedication and precision characterizes all production work. The quality of … more

Our daily life is bound inseparably to the culture of the things that surround us. But what human needs lie behind their use? Where do sense and sensuous pleasure coincide? And how can we tread new paths in the design of our environment without losing sight of tradition? The design bureau Lucy.D … more

The research and experimental design approach of the designers Stephanie Kneissl and Lucy Li, located in Vienna, dates from their studies in the Design Investigations department (Industrial Design 2) at the University of Applied Arts. Their work focuses on taking a new look at existing systems:

Lucy Li and Angela Neubauer got to know each other on the Design Investigations course of … the University of Applied Arts. In their interdisciplinary work, the designers combine … forward-looking exploration and design with a special focus on current social and socio- … political issues. From the … more

Paolo Lucidi (1974) Luca Pevere (1977) both graduated in Milan working with Marc Sadler and Marco Ferreri (2002–2006). They started to develop their first projects together since 2003 and in 2006 founded their studio LucidiPevere. They are facing constant challenges using unusual techniques and … more

Through her work, the designer Orlando Lovell (1993) addresses new forms of collaborative working and challenges the use of design jargon in education. Throughout her studies at Central Saint Martins (UK), Design Academy Eindhoven (NL) and the Institute of Postindustrial Design Basel (CH), she has … more

Lost in the Garden specializes in interactive applications with a game-like character and cutting-edge technology, uniting artistic and technical know-how and drawing on a wide range of experience. The agency realizes projects from the initial concept to the finished product. Its portfolio ranges … more

Aldana Lorenzo is an architect and designer based in Berlin, originally from Argentina. With a focus on spatial, product, and concept design, Lorenzo combines her background in architecture with a keen eye for aesthetics and functionality. Her work often centers around experimental and conceptual … more

Following our creed, we have been dedicating ourselves for generations – since 1835, to be exact – to the ‘sharp’ things of everyday life, but also to (cutting) objects of desire, whose character goes beyond the limits of ordinary implements. Our choice of products ranges from scalpels to the … more

Rosalie Lorenz (she/her, they/them) works as an art educator at Vienna Museum of Science and Technology and explores both intersectional perspectives that criticize power structures and the implementation of these perspectives in cultural institutions. Rosalie Lorenz is studying at the Institute … more

They were the high-tech pioneers of the era of king and emperor, built the first electric automobile in 1899 and two years later the first hybrid automobile in the world: the Lohnerwerke in Vienna. Beside technical finesse, design was the company’s outstanding trade mark, whether invested in the … more

Julia Lohmann is a multi-disciplinary designer who studies our behaviour as it interacts with nature, society and consumerism at the interface of creativity, science and art. She is a professor at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg and researches in the department of design. Products at the … more

LOBMEYR ATELIERS is located between the Stadtpark and the Belvedere. Only about one kilometre away from the headquarters in Kärntner Straße. In fact, all Lobmeyr chandeliers are manufactured here in the centre of Vienna and the newly adapted glass cutting and engraving workshop is also located on … more

In 1823, master glassmaker Josef Lobmeyr opened his first small shop in Vienna. Today, the sixth generation is working to make the secrets of fine Austrian glassware accessible to a wide audience. Together with internationally renowned designers such as Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos, Michael … more

Both industrial design students, working with two very different mediums. While Liza is interested in edible designs, Xaver is using his expertise to create unique designs.

Anna Liska … *1980 lebt und arbeitet in Wien. Seit 2009 … Atelier Liska Wesle — Wien / Berlin mit Andreas Wesle. Arbeitet als Gestalterduo im künstlerischen und kulturellen Bereich. Zu ihren Kunden zählen: SPEX Magazin für Pop-Kultur, Tanzquartier Wien, dérive – Zeitschrift für Stadtforschung … more

Liquid Frontiers is a Vienna-based “Think-and-do-tank”, design studio, and production office. Since it was founded by Sabine Dreher and Christian Muhr in 2000, Liquid Frontiers has conceived and realized a multitude of exhibitions, publications, and events – primarily in the fields of design, fine … more

The LIECHTENSTEIN MUSEUM in Vienna presents exquisite masterpieces covering five centuries of European art from the collections of Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein: the result of the careful collecting process undertaken by the House of Liechtenstein is accessible in the restored garden palace … more

Lucy Li is a “prototype” designer. Her work is socio-political and intrinsically optimistic. She … uses design to visualize possibilities and decisions that are hard to imagine. Her ideas are … currently focused on the interaction between humans, computers, and a multi-species … society.

Klimentina Li is an artist, curator, and lecturer in the area of new media. Her work ranges from research-based game novels to audiovisual compositions and workshops. The focus of her artistic practice is her research into the contradictory relationships between humans and technology, in which she … more

“All for one and one for all”. The les Avignons collective is far more than a full-service agency or creative network; it sees itself as a family. Individually they are graphic designers, copywriters, web developers, photographers and film makers. They work together on projects ranging over mobile … more

Leo Mühlfeld works across disciplines, combining design and technology. His approach sees design as a means of reflection and change. With an open and critical eye, he develops prototypes, objects, and systems that reveal relationships and open up new perspectives.

Felix Lenz is a multidisciplinary artist and designer working at the intersection of technology, politics and the environment. His work, which combines scientific research with artistic practice, comprises installation design and moving imagery as catalysts for discussion and change. His … more

Leitner stands for timelessness and the zeitgeist, the spirit of the time. Established in the Mühlviertel since 1853 – a region in which the tradition of linen handicraft goes back to the Middle Ages –, the family firm of Leitner has brought the material of linen into the present day. First-class … more

Isabella Lehner-Oberndorfer is an expert at the intersection of public space, urban security and urban development. Her work is characterized by a holistic view of co-living in the city. She is head of public space and security at the Psychosocial Services in Vienna and the Addiction and Drug … more

Tina Lehner has been working as a freelance designer since 2005. In 2007, she opened her work salon – the place of– in the 6th district. She works at the interface of art and design, creates upcycling design and experiments with Compwood. Lehner first makes prototypes and then creates smaller … more

Matthias Lehner studied industrial design in Munich. In 2011, he set up his own studio in the city and since then has devoted his attention to furniture, table culture, and interior design. In 2016, as creative director he joined forces with a Portuguese manufacturing company to found the furniture … more

Born and raised in Namibia in the 80s, educated in Austria and before her independence several years in Glasgow. Since 2011 she gives identities a space and spaces identity as co-founder of MOOI DESIGN. She herself, her projects and her design language have attitude and courage. Her style as an art … more

LEFT & RETURNED unites ten different characters and formations from various disciplines of design under a common denominator: they all ventured abroad to study and to investigate and use different work methods. Sooner or later the designers all returned: they present further developments, rejects … more

Flora Lechner (born 1994 in Vienna) is a designer based in the Netherlands. In her work, she pursues an interdisciplinary approach and combines design, moving image and sculpture. She likes to see her works as small stages or potential spaces for action and plays with the idea of activation and … more

Mathias Leberbauer, born in Gmunden in 1995, is a Vienna-based designer and artist whose work explores the interplay of form, function, and narrative. With over a decade of experience working with wood, he combines craftsmanship with design precision. He studied art, design, and economics at the … more

The "Living streets" project is working on three streets, Innere Hernalser Hauptstraße, Lerchenfelderstraße and Wallensteinstraße, in order to provide blocks of streets with a new dynamic. The project is financed for three years by the districts and the city of Vienna, while the Austrian Chamber of … more

Le Nomade Berberteppiche stands for top-quality, hand-woven Berber carpets and offers an exclusive collection of very special, unique examples. Le Nomade Berberteppiche follows the traces of the centuries-old carpet making tradition of the Berber tribes of North Africa and brings hand-picked … more

Nicolas Le Moigne (*1980) postgraduated at ECAL/Ecole cantonale d’art de Lausanne where he is now teaching industrial design since 2007. During his studies and as independent designer he already had the opportunity to collaborate with important industries such as Omega, Serralunga, Eternit or … more

Lavinia Hausner and Christian Lutz studied design, crafts, and material culture at the New Design University (NDU) St. Pölten, where they completed their degrees in 2017. While Lavinia Hausner chose a career in metalworking, Christian Lutz specialized in woodwork. The dual training between crafts … more

Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost’s career is closely linked to that of Dominique Perrault, as she conceives and supervises all projects as the studio’s art director. The architects have worked together for more than twenty years, most of the projects are developed in close collaboration. Educated at the … more

Founded in 2012 by Laura Karasinski, Atelier Karasinski is a Viennese design bureau working at the intersection of interiors, identity, and storytelling. Neither architects nor artists, the team defines itself as designers with a strong focus on crafting thoughtful and achievable concepts that … more

The personality of this highly traditional brand reflects a symbiosis of design, quality, and functionality. The company’s core competence is its expertise in the manufacturing of ceramics. For over 120 years, the LAUFEN brand has been transforming humanity’s oldest malleable material into … more

The brand Lasvit, founded in 2007 by Leon Jakimic combines the authenticity of glass with innovative technologies and creative craftsmanship. In a few years, Lasvit has established itself as the authority delivering bespoke lighting sculptures and art installations made from hand-blown glass.

Julia Landsiedl (* Nov. 1976, Wien) begann ihre Designkarriere mit einem Studienabschluss in Rechtswissenschaften – als Texterin im Bereich Werbung und Branding; anschließend Studium Produkt- und Prozessdesign (Angewandte/Wien, UdK/Berlin); Tätigkeit bei Designberatung IDEO/ Silicon Valley. 2009 … more

Herbert Lachmayer, geb. 1948 in Wien, Kulturphilosoph und Kurator, Professor an der Kunstuniversität Linz, Abteilung "Staging Knowledge", Gründer des Da Ponte Research Centers Wien, welches er gemeinsam mit Veronika Barnas leitet. Lehrtätigkeit an der Bauhausuniversität Weimar und der Stanford … more

The design and architecture bureau LABVERT was founded in 2001 by the architect and industrial designer Stephan Vary. The firm is established in Vienna and specializes in retail and industrial design, also interior design and remodeling. A team of ten people designs for established brands in the … more

Laurenz Kyral is a young designer and craftsman, whose work combines an understanding … for design with technical know-how. After completing his bachelor’s studies in manual and … material culture at the New Design University (NDU) St. Pölten, he spent time as an intern … with the company … more

Viennese artist Thomas Kwapil's works play with overcoming spatio-temporal conditions and furthermore investigate volume in its relation to human's need for recognition. Understanding of space gets critically queried, tilted and counteracted. His interdisciplinary realizations always constitute of … more

In his work, Xaver Kuster breaks with conventional design typologies and material cultures and combines his passion for traditional handcraft with contemporary, radical design. The Vorarlberg designer covers a broad artistic spectrum from product design to holistic spatial concepts and spatial … more

EbruKurbak is an artist, researcher and educator based in Vienna. In her work, she often focuses on the psychological, social and cultural implications of technology. In her recent projects, Kurbak has taken a closer look at aspects of unconventional production methods for technological products.

raum&designstrategien is a discipline of studies which is still in its infancy in this form in Europe at the interfaces of design, architecture, art and digital media, at the Kunstuniversität/ University of Arts and Industrial Design Linz, Austria. The course of study deals with spatially oriented … more

The Kunsthalle Wien is a location for the entire diversity of international modern art and related contemporary discourses. It develops innovative formats in planning exhibitions and communication strategies and is to the same extent a place for the established arts and as a negotiating site for … more

The Department of Art and Culture/Art in the Public Space of the Province of Lower Austria has been sponsoring and realizing artistic projects in the public space since the 1980s. The projects range from autonomous sculptures and street furniture to temporary contextualizations and communicative … more

The KUNST HAUS WIEN was opened in 1991 in the buildings of the former Thonet furniture factory, which was erected in 1892. The building was remodelled by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Besides the permanent, comprehensive Hundertwasser show, since 1991 the KUNST HAUS WIEN has presented more than … more

Kulturverein Kopfhoch consists of an array of people with creative-architectural backgrounds and is concerned with exploring the city and its nuanced essence. The united focus thereby primarily lies on individual perception and the consequent actions in public space. The panoply of these actions … more

The European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024 brings the diversity of historically rooted and contemporary art and culture to the forefront and raises it to an international level. The program of the European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024 is an examination of the … more

Kultúrgorilla is a design managment group, focusing on design projects at the crossroads of liveable city and ecological-economical sustainability. We offer lifestyle alternatives in Hungary for people who want to live a good, meaningful and conscious life. We mediate the idea of sustainable … more

kulturen in bewegung is contact point and competency centre of the VIDC (Vienna Institute for International Dialogue and Cooperation) for art and culture from Africa, Asia and Latin America. An important interface for exchange and encounter of artists, organisers and the culturally interested … more

ist ein Projekt zur Förderung migrantischer*) künstlerischer Arbeit. Wir vergeben jährlich vier freie Arbeitsstipendien und vier Fellowships an Wiener Kulturinstitutionen. Neben der finanziellen und ideellen Förderung einzelner Projekte versteht sich kültüř gemma! als kulturelle … more

The design concept for kubic was developed in early 2013 by Kurt Parger and Thomas Redl and is an innovation in the field of solid wood furniture. Thomas Redl studied at the University of the Arts in Linz and has worked in Vienna since 2000 as an artist, designer and publisher of art and culture … more

The initiator, curator, and designer Matylda Krzykowski (b. 1982) is interested first and foremost in design as a vehicle for communication and conveying content, especially that which directly relates to the designer. She has created a variety of projects stressing personality and aesthetics … more

The Austrian and Italian artist duo examines how social interaction affects physical space and vice versa, and to what extent objects and spatial concepts shape social constellations. Krüger & Pardeller’s work extends from projects in the public space, institutional exhibitions, and installations … more

Sarah Kreuz is a motion designer, who dedicates herself to projects in the field of art and culture. Her activities range from graphic design to animation and film and her principal passion is the production of music videos in cooperation with artists. In this work, she assumes responsibility for … more

The Kreta Kollektiv is formed of fourteen photographers from three different countries. As part of the Anzenberger master-class program in the Anzenberger Gallery on Absberggasse in the 10th Viennese district, the photography collective worked on the idea of exploring the surrounding neighborhood … more

The Křehký gallery was established following a very successful exhibition project from Křehký in 2007, which presented the most powerful moments in the field of Czech designer glass and porcelain. The selection in the Křehký gallery features primarily limited editions, designer originals … more

The kreativenplattform sees its task in providing a platform for artists and designers who wish to present their works off the beaten track of the mainstream. In unpretentious off-spaces, hidden empty shops and curious places creative people find a unique playground for their works. With the motto … more

Theresa Kraus studied architecture and comparative literature at the University of Innsbruck and also gained experience during her studies in the areas of the stage, direction, and drama. Her activities in the field of dramaturgy took her to such theaters as the Schauspielhaus Wien and Volkstheater … more

Born in 1979 in Slovakia, Tomas Kral graduated from ECAL in Lausanne, where he now teaches in the department of product design. Established in 2008, Tomas Kral is a product design studio based in Lausanne. In the context of industrial production and research, Kral’s approach to design is … more

The Korea Cultural Center in the heart of Vienna was officially opened in May 2023. Its mission is to promote friendship, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between Korea and Austria through cultural and educational activities. It contributes to bringing both traditional and modern Korean … more

Rita Koralevics uses a great variety of artistic media in the two- and also three-dimensional space. She works manually and digitally, in screen printing, computer graphics, photography and animation, likewise object design. Technological developments and experimentation with new materials open up … more

Konos Studio was born out of a desire to create fascinating and high-quality yet still affordable products. The label invokes the rich heritage of Slavic design, combined with the possibilities of an interconnected world: Globalization, they say, offers opportunities to rethink design and to draw … more

Over the course of the past decade, Peter König’s deeply rooted desire to understand and to learn from our culinary culture has driven him to continuously and actively investigate the subject of food. Building upon the knowledge that our eating habits also have a constant influence upon our society … more

An interdisciplinary studio working at the intersections of food, sustainability, and storytelling

Philipp Kolmann participated in the Food Non Food bachelor program of Design Academy Eindhoven. His objective as a designer is to broaden our understanding of the senses of smell and taste, in order to allow us to employ them in visualizing both culture and place.

“We don’t want to wait until the city changes on its own, we want to do it ourselves!” Raumstation Wien seeks to stimulate the analysis, discussion, revitalization, and reshaping of urban space and to inspire its transformation into a place of interaction and shared experiences. The collective … more

Ville Kokkonen is a Finnish industrial designer. His Swiss-based office centers on a project portfolio that is driven by technological and scientific discovery. Kokkonen’s work integrates multiple disciplines and spans from crafts and product design to applied sciences and engineering. His works … more

“Giving form, color, and materiality to ideas from architects, designers, artists, and private clients means that our work is a series of fascinating challenges.” The traditional Viennese company Kohlmaier combines high-quality artisanship with contemporary design to create upholstered furniture … more

KOENIG2 by_robbygreif was opened in 2017 as a project space for the Christine König Galerie around the corner from the main gallery. The focus is on young and experimental positions. KOENIG2 follows the criterion of only inviting artists who have never exhibited in Vienna before or to whom it would … more

Geboren 1974, lebt und arbeitet in Wien. 2004 Diplom an der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien (Malerei); 2004 – 06 postrgraduate studies and research at the Piet Zwart Institute/Rotterdam; diverse Stipendien und Auszeichnungen u.a.BA-CA Kunstpreis, Theodor Körner Förderungspreis, Walter Koschatzky … more

As a designer, Stephanie Kneissl likes to flirt with art and is fascinated by technology and science. Her projects and installations revolve around algorithms, sex education, virtual coffee houses, and interactive museums. Design is a medium for her to look into the future and capture the changes … more

Isabel Prade und Stephanie Kneissl haben sich auf der Universität für Angewandte Kunst kennengelernt, wo sie Industriedesign bei Fiona Raby und Design Investigations bei Anab Jain studiert haben. Als interdisziplinäre Designerinnen beschäftigen sich mit dem Wechselspiel von Mensch und Umwelt und … more

Kneip is a craft, design and art studio, founded by Jørgen Platou Willumsen and Stian Korntved Ruud. Their sources of inspiration range from aspects of nature to craftsmanship. Kneip aims at telling stories via their objects and puts a strong focus on quality. The handmade products are either … more

Urban-Think Tank (U-TT) is an interdisciplinary design practice dedicated to high-level research and design on a variety of subjects, concerned with contemporary architecture and urbanism. The philosophy of U-TT is to deliver innovative yet practical solutions through the combined skills of … more

The klub für echtes und erdachtes (klee), the club for the real and the imagined, works at the interface between urban research and interventions in the public realm. Luca Hierzenberger, Hannah Horn, Lukas Kobel, and Hannah Leimberger – all students at the University of Applied Arts Vienna – employ … more

Die Idee … Mit der Vision und Kraft der Kunst treibt die Klima Biennale Wien den Paradigmenwechsel für eine lebenswerte Zukunft auf unserem Planeten voran. Teilhabe, Kooperation und Bewusstseinsbildung sind die dafür zentralen Werkzeuge. Die Biennale wird neue Ideen in die ganze Stadt tragen, um … more

Amelie Klein is a curator and author. As co-founder of the research platform Design & Democracy, she co-curated an exhibition at the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn in 2024 that was dedicated to this topic, as was a show that Klein will open at the Design Museum Gent in Belgium in October 2026.

The sales and consulting room in Felix Lenz’s piano workshop impresses through its rugged beauty and remarkable acoustics owing to the height of the room and perfect attunement of stonewall and carpet. Felix Lenz works next door in his workshop on the fine-tuning of strings, hammers, and keys. He … more

Marlene Klausner was born in 1983 in Steyr, Upper Austria and attended the School of Jewellery and Design there. Her passion for design in metal brought her to Graz, where she studied with Wolfgang Rahs and attended numerous jewellery workshops, including those of Johanna Dahm and Florian … more

Even after Galerie Engelhorn 22 moved from the Stubenring to Ottakring, the Klaus Engelhorn Depot remains one of the few places in Vienna that regularly exhibits innovative and experimental contemporary design. Close collaboration with Michael Turkiewicz Design&Art results again and again in the … more

Nicu Duta – also know as Kitra – was born and raised in Târgoviște, a small and quiet city near Bucharest. In 2012, he graduated from The National University of Arts in Bucharest with a master’s degree in visual arts. Nicu Duta has been working ever since as a multidisciplinary artist and director … more

Norma Kiskan lives and works as a designer in Vienna. She completed her studies in … industrial design at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna in 2019 and has been working … independently in the areas of product design, fashion, and art ever since.

Kirsten Lubach is an engraver with apprenticeship and masterschooling in Germany and Finland. She worked amongst others for the Austrian State´s Printing Press where she engraved poststamps for Austria and other countries. From 2003 on she had an own workshop for the fine art of engraving; since … more

KIM+HEEP create beautiful places and objects. They focus on the human experience and … celebrate the everyday, while designing bespoke spatial creations and products with very … special emotional and functional qualities. Their projects range from specially commissioned … product and interior … more

Kikkoman – The Global Leader When It Comes to Soy Sauce. Kikkoman has been producing naturally brewed soy sauce for over 300 hundred years according to a traditional Japanese recipe and stands for quality and manufacturing competence. Kikkoman’s soy sauce is a matter of course for anyone who enjoys … more

Kieran Fraser, along with his team, develops landscape projects in both private and public spaces – everything from gardens, parks and residential sites to schoolyards, urban plazas, corporate sites, and regional concepts. His aim is to create functionally sound and beautiful landscapes with a … more

kidsroomZOOM (krZ) shows a snapshot of contemporary design for children and unites art, a product presentation, events, and workshops. Each time, 25 selected international designers come together to furnish a 200-sq.-metre flat for children. The ‘krZ’ functions as a network for designers, artists … more

Kevin is a London based designer and artist working with social interaction, conceptual design and emotive everyday stimuli. His work mediates between products and space, working with a wide range of media and across different disciplines, enabling people to engage with ideas through experience.   

With a strong focus on quality design, KENH plans architectural projects in Austria and Switzerland and manages every stage of their implementation. The office’s fields of expertise include large-scale residential and urban buildings as well as subtle realizations in the fields of interior design … more

Kelly is an Austrian company and part of the successful European network of the Intersnack Group. With its portfolio of such brands as Kelly’s, Soletti, funny-frisch, Chio, ültje, and Tyrrells, Kelly is the market leader in Austria and regarded as an unrivalled specialist for salty snacks. One of … more

Kreativwirtschaft Austria, KAT for short, offers a full range of services for the commercial success and interdisciplinary networking of creative enterprises. As part of the Austrian Economic Chambers, it represents the interests of the creative industries in Austria and vis-à-vis the European … more

Oliver Kartak, geboren 1968 in Wien, arbeitet seit 25 Jahren in den Bereichen Markenentwicklung, Kommunikationsdesign, Fotografie und Regie. Er gestaltete zahlreiche Fernsehsender, darunter VIVA, VIVA 2, Premiere, Red Bull Mobile, Viasat, ORF eins und ORF drei. 2006 drehte er seinen ersten … more

Lots of fresh vegetables, even more spice, and a generous pinch of feel-good factor – that's what lunch is like for Simone and Adi Raihmann. The two have been going strong since 2014, when they fulfilled their absolute dream with Karma Food. Now with eight locations in Vienna, Karma Food is the … more

Valentina Karga, born in Chalkidiki, is a Greek artist and architect based in Berlin. After receiving her master’s in architecture from the University of Thessaly, she enrolled at the Graduate School at the University of the Arts Berlin. Karga’s projects often strive for engagement and … more

Valentina Karga, born in Chalkidiki, is a Greek artist and architect based in Berlin. After receiving her master’s in architecture from the University of Thessaly, she enrolled at the Graduate School at the University of the Arts Berlin. Karga’s projects often strive for engagement and … more

Karak is a young tile manufacturing firm based in Vorarlberg, which combines tradition and modernity in handmade clay products. The use of Japanese raku firing technology and digital graphics imparts unique surfaces to design tiles. The team of designers, architects, and artists are noted for their … more

Kape Illustration from Timișoara, Romania, was founded in 2013 by Evelyne Krall and Andrei Puică and focuses in its praxis on digitally created, hand-drawn and -painted works. Krall and Puică got together in 2012 in the Folkolor team in Timișoara and, as their first joint work, brought out the very … more

Maureen Kaegi, geboren 1984 in New Plymouth, NZ, studierte Bildende Kunst auf der Universität für angewandte Kunst, Wien und der Hochschule der Künste Zürich. Darüber hinaus hat sie sich mit zeitgenössischem Tanz und performativer Praxis auseinandergesetzt. Ihre arbeiten reichen vom Bereich der … more

ka.ma interior design was founded by Karin Binder in 2014 and is engaged in the design of innovative, functional products and interior architecture solutions. Spaces become stages on which individual concepts can be performed. In this work, Binder plans, conceives, visualizes, and uses space as a … more

Stefan Juster is an experimental musician and filmmaker. During the past two decades, he has released records under a range of pseudonyms, worked with labels including Editions Mego and Diagonal, and performed at festivals such as Unsound or Sonic Acts. In his work, Juster investigates the limits … more

Die junior research fellows of the Vienna University of Applied Arts are a mind-expanding research group studying the perception of graphic design. Under the spiritual directorship of Mag. Erwin K. Bauer, since the spring of 2012 they have been propagating the vision “Graphic Design Future Harmony” … more

Julia Schwarz graduated from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna where she studied Industrial Design at Fiona Raby and Design Investigations at Anab Jain. The diploma work is presented right now at Vienna Design Week. She also studied Tangible Interaction Design at the Arkitektur og … more

 

Besides residential areas, JP architektur perspektiven places a special focus on developing the social living environment. It supports social, cultural and ecological interests, and its architecture contributes a special statement to the discourse on sustainability in the conflict area between … more

joyjoy studio is an interdisciplinary office for circular architecture and product design. By specifically reusing existing resources, it creates sustainable room and furniture concepts in line with the R principles of the circular economy, which are manufactured in cooperation with local craft … more

Joyh is a Vienna-based design studio founded by Jade Bailey and Oliver Hamedinger, dedicated to the intersection of material innovation, design, and architectural research. The start-up strives to collaboratively develop solutions for a livable future using progressive design principles. Joyh views … more

The Viennese design bureau Johannes Scherr works for national and international firms in the sectors of transport, furniture, product, packaging, and industrial design. The permanent quest for new perspectives and insights, the questioning of things, the analytical approach and knowledge concerning … more

Ellmer Stefan and Johannes Lang have been cooperating since 2011 on script and writing projects which gravitate towards the limits of readability, the limits of nostalgia, the limits of non-alphabetical, the limits of tolerability. Johannes Lang (b. 1981, Bregenz) — study of graphic design in … more

Emanuel Jesse studied graphic design at the University of Applied Arts (Graduate class Oliver Kartak), began his artistic career with traditional graffiti, then founded his own studio in Vienna. The works created there range from graphic design to large-scale artworks for interior and outside … more

Jarosinski & Vaugoin is Vienna’s oldest silver manufactory and has the longest tradition of them all. Since 1847, Jarosinski & Vaugoin has produced valuable tableware, flatware, bowls, lamps, gifts, jewelry, and objets d’art of high-quality silver. The range of forms that can be found in over 200 … more

Jules Janssen is a Dutch designer currently working for Grilli Type in Berlin. He also runs a graphic design practice on the side with a strong focus on clients in the arts, fashion, media and music.

Under the pseudonym Kubakub, Viennese architect, 3D artist, and filmmaker Jakob Jakubowski navigates the intersection of the tangible and the virtual. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna with degrees in art and architecture in 2022. Kubakub combines disciplines to create immersive … more

Sam Jacob is the director of Sam Jacob Studio for architecture and design – a collaborative practice that makes buildings, places, strategies and objects. Recent projects include a new mixed use building in Hoxton, offices for Art Review, the V&A Museum's Cromwell Road entrance, the Science Museum … more

Everyone has something that drives them. J.Hornig’s mission is to provide people with the most modern coffee experience possible. Coffee is much more than just a beverage; for J.Hornig, like for many others, it’s a daily companion. It wakes us up. It gives us a timeout from this hectic world. It … more

Johanna Schörkhuber, the master carpenter of iX Kunst im Raum, designs and produces timber furniture. The label, which was founded in 2021, combines art and artisanship, the designs are simple and studied, and the craftspersonship is of the highest quality. The focus of the manufacturing process is … more

Ivana Borovnjak and Roberta Bratovic have graduated product design at the Faculty of Architecture, School of Design in Zagreb. Ivana received her Masters degree in conceptual design at the Design Academy Eindhoven, while Roberta received her Masters degree in performance design at the Central Saint … more

Born in Germany and brought up in the old Japanese town of Kamakura, Megumi Ito came to Vienna in 1991 to study textile design at the University of Applied Arts. Today the designer lives and works in Vienna. Megumi Ito's lighting objects and lampshades decorate shops, hotels and private apartments.

The Vienna Italian Cultural Institute puts on countless events, either in Palais Sternberg or at other venues, and sometimes jointly with other cultural institutions in Vienna. These events include exhibitions, concerts, film showings, plays, literary evenings, and lectures. There is also an … more

Itai Margula, born in 1981, is an architect, designer, exhibition designer, and freelance curator with an office in Vienna. He and his team develop exhibition formats for museums, publications, and art books as well as individual design solutions and architectural projects. Itai Margula studied at … more

The initiative CO.MO produces joyful exhibition scenographies and displays. CO.MO was developed at the Corticeira Amorim’s – a Portuguese cork production company – business program Amorim Cork Ventures and is run by Irena Übler.

The interdisciplinary artists’ collective has been bringing together the visual and performative arts with sound, video, and architecture since 2009.

Hong Kong, the great city in the Pearl River Delta, has advanced to become the leading design center in Asia. Its industrial and fashion design scene is booming as well. Besides setting up art universities and creative institutes, increasing demand from the Chinese mainland and the growing … more

Das Unternehmen Zukunft … Das Unternehmen entwickelt und produziert an den Standorten Ebergassing und Weikersdorf hochwertige Produkte für europäische Premium-Automarken. Die Verwendung nachwachsender Rohstoffe sowie Recyclierbarkeit der Produkte trägt gerade in den letzten Jahren zum Erfolg bei … more

Interio targets an urbane, design-oriented and price-aware public who take delight in their homes and have a feeling for an aesthetic ambience. The concern operates thirteen branches across Austria – design furnishing houses, home-living galleries and boutiques – and offers an all-embracing range … more

Starting in the 1960s, an international bevy of glamorous stars became established, using the global hotel chains as their bases. The InterContinental was undoubtedly the premier hotel in such a chain, welcoming stars from film, music, and fashion – including Princess Grace Patricia, the young … more

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a multidisciplinary research institute in Klosterneuburg that is dedicated to cutting-edge research in the areas of physics, mathematics, information technology, and life sciences. International, interdisciplinary, and full of curiosity … more

The Institute of Design Research Vienna (IDRV) is led by Harald Gruendl and was founded in the spring of 2008 with the aim of enriching the international field of design study with independent academic contributions and interdisciplinary discourse. In 2010, the IDRV will deal with the question of … more

ITD – the Slovenian Institute for Transmedia Design – focuses on story- and technology-driven innovation. As a pioneer in the area of transmedia design methodology and practice (research, development, and production), the Institute has been actively involved in the development of international … more

The objective of the Institut français founded in 1926 in Vienna is … to maintain the cultural, linguistic and academic relations between France and Austria and to help in making France better known abroad. One of its main tasks is to teach French as a foreign language and to promote … more

Inantdesign was founded by architect Mattia Rella. His work is inspired by his Ladin-Mediterranean heritage and the interplay of nature, art, and architecture. In Vienna, he discovered 3D printing as a creative tool – today, Inantdesign combines digital modeling with sustainable manufacturing to … more

IN Residence is a project about the culture of design, seen as a process that organizes resources to generate innovative ideas. The project takes the form of a set of activities based on the production of thematic workshops taking place during international events, in which designers and … more

Impact Hub Vienna is a diverse community of founders, creatives, investors, established companies, and non-governmental organizations, who have one thing in common – they believe that bold, entrepreneurial ideas can change society for the better. At Impact Hub Vienna, people innovate from the … more

imago was the name of the boat the players sailed through the Caribbean between the global financial crisis of 2008 and the end of the world that failed to happen in 2012. In 2016, on the day the US game show president was elected, it financed the board game “World Control” with the aid of a … more

The Swedish furniture company IKEA has now been represented in Austria for over 45 years: Around 3,600 employees provide non-stop inspiration in eight furniture stores, three planning studios, two planning stations, two logistics centers, and eleven pick-up stations, and through a range of services … more

The IDRV – Institute of Design Research Vienna was founded in 2008 with the aim of making an independent, academically influenced contribution to the establishment of the new field of design studies in Austria and internationally. The non-profit scientific organization develops interdisciplinary … more

Andrea is active as a graphic designer in Austria and Germany. Her portfolio includes commercial commissions as well as art and culture-related design in print and digital fields. Her recently awakened enthusiasm for editorial design can be seen in 2024’s printed publications ‘Look Book –01’ (by … more

A visit to the studio of the trained milliner Eva Siebert is a true experience. Visitors can witness what it means to produce a hat, learn about the choice and processing of materials, and see how hats are individually adjusted. The philosophy of the young label centers on the ideas of transparency … more

Husarska Design Studio sees itself as a creative space, in which both visions and products emerge. The aim of the Polish company is to develop innovative solutions that contribute to positive change and have a long-term, sustainable impact. The range of products includes consumer electronics … more

Céline Hurka is an independent German-born type designer based in The Hague. In her work, she aims to play with, question, and break the conventions that have prevailed for centuries. She is fascinated by how meaning is attached to form and how it transforms over years of usage in different … more

Tonica Hunter (she/her) is a curator, DJ and lecturer from London, based in Vienna since 2014. Since moving to Vienna, she has built her portfolio independently as a freelance curator for discourse, music, performance and visual arts.

French-born and British-based, Marlene Huissoud is an experimental designer. Marlene works as a freelance designer for different companies alongside the art & design areas, and creates products retailed all around the world. In 2014, she graduated from a MA Material Futures (known as Textile … more

JB Gambier and Hugo Béhérégaray – one studied at Sandberg Instituut in Amsterdam and the other at the Design Academy Eindhoven – live and work in the Netherlands. The two designers and artists are united by a playful approach that is inspired by the do-it-yourself spirit.

Building on over 260 years of tradition, the Higher Technical College Spengergasse is now one of the leading vocational schools in Austria. More than 2,200 adults and young people attend a variety of training programs in one of the five departments: computer science, design, biomedicine & health … more

Laura Houseley is a Design Editor and Curator. She began her career as Design Editor of Wallpaper magazine and has contributed to many design publications since. In 2016 Laura launched Modern Design Review, an independent print magazine, publisher, and design consultancy. In 2018 Modern Design … more

House of Auster is an innovative shopping concept for fans of fashion and interior and vintage design. The 190-square-meter apartment in a traditional residential building in Vienna’s 7th District is laid out like a classical apartment with living, dining, and dressing rooms. The chief attraction:

The Hotel Schani Wien in the 10th district is unique for its innovative service solutions for international travelers – the choice of an individual hotel room when booking, the mobile check-in, the smart phone room key and, last but not least, the integrated co-working space in the lobby. New … more

Idyllic, creative, passionate, relaxed, sensuous, and perfectly detailed – Vienna and Paris share their love story with us in Hotel MOTTO on Mariahilfer Straße. Olga Flór, the artist and designer, treasures the tiny incidents in our lives, which create meaning and merge with our memories.

Diversity is experienced and community celebrated at Breite Gasse 9 in Vienna’s Neubau district. 57 fancy flats, classy suites, and epic lofts are waiting at Gilbert, “perhaps the most charming hotel in the heart of the city.” Service and delight take center stage in the establishment, which is … more

Why is the Graz hotel export far more than just a good place to stay for the night? The Hotel Daniel in Vienna has landed in Vienna with 116 rooms and the motto “ urban stay, smart luxury” – in a building rich in history in the best location. On top of this, it presents art by Erwin Wurm and bees … more

“Art combined with Viennese joie de vivre”. This is the motto of the boutique hotel Altstadt Vienna. Only five minutes’ walk from the MuseumsQuartier, the residential house built in 1902 is situated in the sophisticated, creative 7th district of Spittelberg. The hotel houses 62 rooms and suites … more

Stephanie Hornig (b. 1986) is an Austrian product designer currently based in the UK. She studied in Milan as well as at the University of the Arts in Berlin. Her work has been exhibited internationally – from Italy to France, Germany and Austria. In 2010, Stephanie Hornig was awarded the German … more

honey & bunny works with everyday objects. The interdisciplinary design and art duo sees cleaning or eating as a political act and the objects used in these activities as cultural artifacts. honey & bunny researches, illustrates, films, performs, and builds installations. Not least because of the … more

HOMA is an Istanbul-based studio for contemporary design. The trademark of the studio is its mouth-blown glass and mirror objects, which are created by using multidisciplinary techniques and combining different materials. HOMA has unique know-how in the field of mirror production and the … more

Jaskarn Singh Hanspal studies crafts and design at Gut Rosenberg Academy in Aachen while also completing a training as a master carpenter. The work of the designer with a background in the field of graffiti art moves between two- and three-dimensional design and the shaping of entire spaces. “I’m … more

After graduating in geology end of the 1980s, Florian joined Prof. Carl Auböck’s master-class for product design at the Vienna Art School. 1994 he completed examination with Prof. Ron Arad. In the following 10 years Florian was focusing on design for exhibitions and trade fairs; from 2001 he added … more

Leonie Holtkamp, born in 1999 in Dissen am Teutoburger Wald (Germany), studies transmedia art under the supervision of Jakob Lena Knebl. She previously completed training as an event technology specialist at Theater Osnabrück. The projects created under the name hallohilfe deal with interpersonal … more

Lilli Hollein is an Austrian curator, cultural manager and design expert. Until the end of April 2021, she was the director of the design festival she co-founded, VIENNA DESIGN WEEK. On 1 September 2021, Lilli Hollein took over the general management of the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). She … more

CH Studio is a micro-scale graphic design atelier founded by Christian Hoffelner in 2009, based in Vienna. The studio works for private and institutional clients, collaboratively and academically as well as a project self-initiator – all the while focusing on printed matter and typography. CH … more

Maximilian Hissek, a trained ceramist, has enjoyed burying his hands deep in slip and clay since he was young. Inspired by his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Hissek experiments with different methods and incorporates new design aspects into his projects. Inspired by contemporary designs … more

The origins of Hinterland can be found in the milieu of design, architecture, and art. The examination of space has left its stamp on the fabrics, which reflect idylls of the homeland in their motifs. The first products Hinterland produced were articles of clothing (skirts, beach fashion, etc.). In … more

Nikolaus Opperer, ak7, and Michael Turkiewicz, DESIGN&ART, have been running Himbeer & Soda (Raspberry & Soda) since March 2008, a place where sensuously experienced and communicative design is number one. Besides unique originals and limited editions, the range includes product design from … more

Adjacent to the Stadtpark, only 16 minutes from the airport. Walk 12 minutes to St. Stephen’s Cathedral or explore the Naschmarkt, just 2.5 km from our door. Inspired by Viennese Modernism and Secession, the hotel offers 3,400 sq. m. of event space, LENZ restaurant, the vibrant Selleny’s bar, and … more

Hg5 presents and sells high-quality utility design. In its business premises in the Palais Wilczek on Herrengasse in the inner city, the key focus is on Austrian designers, also small manufacturers and workshops – for example, products of the Petz Hornmanufaktur, mischer’traxler studio, or … more

“The packaging’s just right.” The packaging designers Gerlinde Gruber and Martha Ploder have combined their expertise under the joint label HEYSISTER! since late summer 2018. Central to their work is the conviction that packaging design and graphic arts are as inseparable as sisters and can only be … more

Sebastian Herkner (*1981) studied product design at the HfG (University of Design) in Offenbach/Main. During his studies he was already concentrating on the design of objects and furniture with which he linked together different cultural contexts, combined new technologies with traditional … more

Heribert Wolfmayr and Josef Saller have been working since 2004 under the pseudonym of heri&salli on architectural, spatial and temporary concepts that only reach their actual objective in the realized object confronting the public gaze. Any task dealing with space and environment functions only … more

With: Herbert Grüner (New Design University (NDU) St. Pölten), Agata Kiedrowicz, Christian Paul Kaegi (ECAL – University of Art and Design Lausanne), James Tooze (Royal College of Art (RCA) London), Oliver Kartak (University of Applied Arts Vienna) Moderation: Thomas Geisler (Werkraum Bregenzerwald)

The Berlin pop-up gallery HELMRINDERKNECHT contemporary design is an exponent of contemporary limited-edition design at the interface of art. Design objects by renowned and internationally successful designers, artists and young, as yet little known talents are shown in constantly changing … more

Hilda Hellström's methodological approach as a designer is of a highly independent nature, often craft-based, with a focus on process and a philosophical examination of the themes behind the work. Preoccupied with things that shock and surprise, and in situations that elevate the soul, she likes to … more

Hello Wood is an international architecture studio specialising in designing, building and developing unique resorts, spectacular cabins, lovable buildings and much more. Hello Wood started out as an art camp in 2010. Today they exist both as a creative architecture and design studio and an … more

Ever since humans learned to tame fire and the flame became a portable phenomenon, we have worked with varying degrees of attention and refinement to create an appropriate framework for sources of light. For Matthias Hempt, the founder of HELLER & DIMMER, this basic principle has not changed … more

HEITA, which was founded by the designer and artisan Clemens Schmidberger in 2021, is a Vienna-based manufactory that creates elegant living accessories from high-quality veneered wood. Inspired by his work as a product developer of high-end interiors for private jets, Clemens Schmidberger set … more

Unchangeable facts on the agency for change: founded in Berlin in 1999, built with Hornbach. In Vienna since 2015. Heimat is one of the top creative agencies in the German-speaking region. Founder-operated, reliable, passionate.

Dominik Hehl, born in 1980, studied product design at the FH Potsdam and the ÉCAL in Lausanne. After three years’ professional experience with An Te Liu and Jerszy Seymour, in 2010 he founded his studio in Berlin. Since then he has developed and designed furniture and home accoutrements, and takes … more

The coppersmiths firm of Hegenbart has existed in its present form since 1953. Now, after more than sixty years’ experience, the firm located in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus is the first address for all welding assignments. Special orders, repairs, and restoration work of all kinds have been performed here … more

Eldine Heep lives and works as an architect and designer in Vienna. She studied architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Applied Arts in the city. Following her studies, she was awarded a MAK Schindler Scholarship in Los Angeles and subsequently worked for several years as a … more

Hearts in Hands offers do-it-yourself sets that enable us to create a 3-D handprint – a so-called “bondee” – of ourselves or of a loved one in just a few minutes. The silkily grainy texture of the “bondee” provides a unique sensory experience, a soft handprint that we can hold onto, take away, and … more

HDS59 wurde von breadedEscalope gegründet und bezeichnet ein Gemeinschaftsatelier für Wiener Künstler*innen und Designer*innen im 15. Bezirk. Um die ursprünglichen Strukturen und die Patina der ehemaligen Schmiede zu erhalten, wurde das historische Gebäude an der Hütteldorfer Straße mit großer … more

Theresa Hattinger, who was born in Salzburg in 1989, works as an artist and designer with language, textiles, and drawings. She studied graphic design, stage design, and illustration. She has exhibited numerous location-specific works in the public realm – from minimal interventions to projects … more

Make things happen! Happylab is an open workshop where ideas and projects can be realized immediately with laser cutters, 3-D printers, CNC milling machines, and other electronic equipment. As a fab lab (fabrication laboratory) and a maker space, Happylab provides easy access to digital production … more

Jessica Hansson (*1974) graduated from the Department of Interior Architecture and Furniture Design, Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. She now works from her own design studio realizing projects mainly in the fields of furniture design that often follow an … more

Ineke Hans set up her studio in the Netherlands in 1998 after studying product design in the Netherlands and graduating with a master’s in furniture design from the Royal College of Art (RCA) London. In 2015, Hans moved back to the United Kingdom. From London she works with her studio studio … more

For 40 years now Hans Taus has been achieving pioneer work in the area of modern furnishing. It is true that our showrooms, housed in a Vienna art nouveau building, have changed with the times, but the ambience of the turn of the century has remained, coupled with design of today. We have on … more

The Franco-Austrian duo Célia Picard and Hannes Schreckensberger creates objects that tell us about today. Their works are based on the investigation of our material world, the promises of modernity, and collective mythologies and provide a link between the questions of architecture and those of … more

Hannah Rosa Oellinger and Manfred Rainer design rooms, costumes and films. They love unusual spatial solutions: In Proserpina (Neue Oper Wien, 2021), the stage is lowered into the orchestra pit so that it can be seen by the audience via video transmission. For Gemeinschaftskernkraftwerk (2022) … more

handmitauge, Jakob Hütter, Jakob Figo, Thomas Planitzer, Martin Winterleitner, and Hanna Besenhard, has worked since 2011 for the visualization of ideas and emotions and telling stories in a consistent process. Form and content, analogue and digital: an interplay of apparent opposites. Visual … more

Albert Handler arbeitet seit 23 Jahren an der Schnittstelle zwischen Markenidentität und Markendesign für nationale wie internationale Marken und Unternehmen. Er entwickelt mit seinem Team die Sicht- und Erlebbarmachung von Content sowohl in analogen und digitalen Medien, als auch an den physischen … more

Many of the artifacts of Hanakam & Schuller, an artist duo that lives in Vienna, are shapeshifters, changing their outer form and then reappearing in a variety of contexts. As artists and explorers, Markus Hanakam and Roswitha Schuller redesign the rules of the fine arts for their own purposes and … more

Halfforms is a research project from Lukas Allner, Karolin Schmidbaur, and Gonzalo Vaíllo in cooperation with the Institute for Experimental Architecture of the University of Innsbruck and is supported by the Program of Arts-Based Research (PEEK) of the Austrian Science Fund.

London based Product Designer Mathias Hahn (born 1977 in Germany) started up his studio in 2006 and is one of the founding members of OKAYstudio. After graduating as Industrial Designer in Germany he moved on to the Royal College of Art, where he received a MA degree in Design Products under Ron … more

After finishing his study of graphic design in 2007 at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, Julian Hagen set up his own design studio in Vienna. His designs are marked by a multifaceted interest, the challenging of conventional visual habits, an open, independent handling of writing and image … more

HABARI was founded in 1997 by Lore Sander & Werner Pilz as a platform for non-European living design. Today they present high-quality design and a solid tradition of craftsmanship on an area of 700 m2. For HABARI, it becomes especially interesting when the two follow up old artisan traditions and … more

Rouven Haas studied industrial design with professor Paolo Piva at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Already prior to his studies he worked as a junior designer for S.YN=Design in Salzburg und as event designer for Flow International. After graduation, in 2002, he founded the design studio ro … more

The H.A.P.P.Y collective has been keeping Vienna on the move since 1993. It started as a House club, then grew rapidly into a creative pool with ever-changing protagonists and a huge output. Besides more than 400 “Happynings” the group surrounding mastermind Tomtschek (1968–2011) has produced … more

Natalia Gurova is a journalist and artist. She was born in Belarus and grew up in the North of … Russia before studying journalism and working for more than ten years for a range of media. Since 2014, she has been living in Vienna, where she studied site-specific art at the … University of Applied … more

Alper Gündüz is an architect and designer born in Ankara, Turkey. He graduated from the Department of Architecture, Gazi University. His designs have been featured in many national and international design competitions. He was awarded the prestigious “Emerging Product Designer of The Year” in 2010 … more

Martí Guixé (Barcelona 1964) calls himself an “ex-designer” and is breaking through the confines of the traditional concept of design. By the mid-1990s, the native Catalonian had already begun formulating a new understanding of the culture of products. His unconventional view of things generate … more

Guerilla Architects is an international collective of architects whose work ranges between the fields of urban planning, architecture, art production, cultural history, and theater. The collective focuses on the forgotten and unused resources of our cities. The name Guerilla Architects reflects the … more

Corona Gsteu – architect, journalist, lecturer, freelance artist, and curator – devotes her work to the social and public space in the form of actionism, activation, future workshops, and intercultural conflict management. Gsteu works in the fields of urban district management, green and open-space … more

The work of the Group Laokoon (Cosima Terrasse, Hans Block, and Moritz Riesewieck) combines investigative research with a range of forms of artistic expression. This results in essays, documentary films, theater productions, lectures, and radio plays that address highly sensitive subjects, which … more

The Grüne Erde [Green Earth] offers everything for a healthy and natural home life, including sleeping. It also offers home, kitchen, table, and cooking accessories, as well as a large assortment of natural cosmetics – and since 2010, ecological fashion as well. The common denominator is natural … more

Grünbeck Einrichtungen is an interior design business and houses a unique exhibition. Furniture from the best designers and brands is displayed on six floors. Stefan Grünbeck is fascinated by creative ideas, the interaction with craftsmen and the task of adjusting interior design to suit an … more

For three generations Grünbeck, has been evolving from an exquisite master carpentry workshop into an enterprise for high-end interior architecture, international furniture design, and top-quality cabinetmaking craftsmanship. Where formerly many carpentries and handicraft operations were … more

Walter Grill’s design follows form, function, and humor. His studio can be traced back to 2017 and the first of many projects for the Tyrolean brand Verival. Grill’s activities range from gastronomic products to furniture and experimental projects. His designs combine high functionality with … more

Petra Gregorits ist Marktforscherin, Unternehmensberaterin und Coach. Sie erhebt und entwickelt Content und definiert Potenziale - Schwerpunkte ihrer Tätigkeit sind Trend- und Potenzialanalysen zu gesellschafts- und wirtschaftspolitischen Themen und Business Development für Organisationen, Konzerne … more

Konstantin Grcic (*1965, Munich) trained as a cabinet maker at Parnham College in England and studied design at the Royal College of Art in London. Since setting up his own design practice Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design (KGID) in Munich in 1991 he has developed furniture, products and lighting … more

The Weitzer family has been in the hotel business for more than a hundred years. Since 2003, it has been Florian Weitzer’s task to impress his personal stamp on the owner-run hotel. When the new march direction for Das Weitzer, Wiesler, and Daniel Graz was signaled, the road led to the capital of … more

With more than twenty years of experience in industrial design, GP designpartners have gladdened their clients ever since their beginnings with their boundless creativity, their competent understanding of client relationships and of the market, and their close cooperation with specialists. GP … more

As a combination of department store and salon, Gottfried & Söhne in the Jewish Museum Vienna introduces the public to a symbiosis of contemporary Jewish culture and Jewish tradition through a rich variety of encounters with the museum’s changing exhibits. In addition to the curated collection of … more

Since 2011, it has been the intention of award-winning industrial designer Juan Sebastián Gómez – at first as a freelance or in collaborations – to follow new paths. His functional, complex products aim to revive archaic elements anew and evoke emotions that make their usage a pleasure and so … more

Pavle Golijanin, born 1995, is a freelance artist and doctoral candidate at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. He has been a curator at the city gallery in Bijeljina in Bosnia and Herzegovina since April 2022. His artistic focuses include graphic art, sculpture, and digital drawing.

Lena Goldsteiner, born in 1988, completed her studies in industrial design at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna in June of 2012. Among her mentors were Hartmut Esslinger and Fiona Raby. Lena currently lives in Vienna, where she works on both her own projects and collaborations with others … more

The family goldsmith business of Goldschmiede NIKL is specialized in the production of individual jewelry. The Viennese firm stands for top quality in material and workmanship, also the ability to forge a unity between art and handicraft. The special feature of the Wiener Ring – the Viennese Ring  … more

Reinhold Gmeinbauer ist ein österreichischer Manager und Unternehmer. AB 1990 war er in leitenden Positionen im Verkauf und Marketing bei den Unternehmen "Verlag MediaMix", "Event Media" und "Das Agenturhaus" tätig und wechselte 1997 zur "Grazer Woche", der er ab 1999 als Geschäftsführer vorstand.

The designers Sebastian Leitinger and Lukas Novak met at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, where they soon started to work on the designs that laid the foundation for their first furniture collection. Since 2017, in cooperation with traditional Viennese workshops, these are now on sale under … more