Crafted Connections: research powered by design

Research and graduation works at Product development, University of Antwerp

Hosted by University of Antwerp, Faculty of Design Sciences

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

Event type

Exhibition

Location

Strijp-S

Klokgebouw | Hall 3

Klokgebouw 50

5617 AB

university logo

University of Antwerp, sketch: Nona van Laethem

Works are shown where innovation, craftsmanship, and natural materials remain at the heart of creativity. This includes an interactive system with digital knitting&unraveling, as well as prize-winning designs for marine health, XR based diagnostics, multilateral 3D printing.

University of Antwerp

The research group Product development represent design-driven pioneers in shaping sustainable futures for everyday life, fostering a circular and inclusive society, empowering the human-technology-nature synergy.

This year's topic

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, Crafted Connections celebrates the enduring bond between human hands and design. Featuring research projects from the University of Antwerp, this exhibit invites you to explore the delicate interplay of tradition and innovation, where craftsmanship and natural materials remain at the heart of creativity.

Participants of this exhibition

The Reef - Belgium Dyson Award winner

Augmented Crafting Lab

Penelope + the Machine

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University of Antwerp, Faculty of Design Sciences
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About University of Antwerp, Faculty of Design Sciences

At University of Antwerp, the Faculty of Design Sciences hosts Conservation & Restoration, (Interior)Architecture, Urban Development, and Product development. The department of Product development is the oldest and only academic education in product design in Belgium, predating the curricula at universities in the Netherlands. This department hosts approx 550 students and 35 researchers.