Impulses & Projects
designforum Steiermark
The Designer Next to You
Students of design degree programs at FH JOANNEUM take center stage: The exhibition “The Designer Next To You” opened online on March 11, 2021, highlighting the creative range of young up-and-coming designers. The event doubled as a fitting occasion to celebrate young designers with a variety of awards while also celebrating the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO City of Design.
The designforum Steiermark provides regional and international designers and design institutions with a platform and exhibition location to make the meaning of design accessible to a broader public. The premises of the designforum Steiermark can also be used for presentations.
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The awarded design prizes included the renowned Red Dot Awards, European Design Awards and ADC Junior Awards. The student designers impressed with nationally and internationally awarded works and fresh new perspectives. The variety of working methods, inspirations and award-winning works from the degree programs Information Design (bachelor’s degree), Exhibition Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, Media Design, Sound Design (all master’s degrees) were on display at designforum Steiermark until April 11, 2021.