Programme

Materia Futura

Reconnect with wonder through a sensorial journey of biobased materials, where craft, XR, and imagination converge.

Foundational Reflections

Three circular 3D-printed lamps by debuting Amsterdam label Beyond Bounds, co-created with French & US designers.

Of Wells, Vessels and Whispers

What does it mean to meet, care for and listen to Water?

Orivane

Orivane is a bionic soft wearable tongue device designed to assist individuals with dysphagia caused by tongue muscle weakness.

Healing Inscape: Endless

'Bouche Mordue' collection

This furniture collection is inspired by something deeply personal to me: my favorite red lipstick and the powerful femininity.

4TU Design United Dialogues 2: Thriving Planet

Let’s not be paralyzed by ecological crises and threats to democracy, but ACT with optimism.

To My Celestial

Kindred Crop

Humanitarian Kit for Nutritional Independence

Exposé: Circular Design Contract

Any Way the Wind Blows

A creative journey by illustration studio Zenk One that leads to beautiful interior- and art objects in any kind of way.

REwild

by implementing regenerative agriculture on an abandoned industrial site, we are exploring how collaborative food production empowers community.

touching cellulose_SENSE OF CRAFTING

TOUCHING CELLULOSE_sense of crafting is a pop-up workshop where students building the wooden 'EduCrafting Pavilion' with different carpentry joints

ClipHut Shelving System

Tool‑free modular shelving made of dyed wood; award‑winning, German‑made, repairable and endlessly expandable—clip‑in assembly evolves with you.

Lignum-Motricium (Hout als beweger)

Lignum-Motricium explores the dynamics of human innovation through the lens of natural processes, questioning our relation with technology.

4TU Design United Dialogues 4: Health & Wellbeing

Let’s not be paralyzed by ecological crises and threats to democracy, but ACT with optimism.

Thomas Dekens, Furniture maker

The furniture is presented in the smallest furniture workshop in the Netherlands, called a Poddie.

Taste of Tomorrow : Future Food Toys

Learn about the future through food toys

Ervaringskunst zoekt creatieve ondersteuning

“How can you improve the lives of people with a permanent condition through creative methods and unexpected collaborations?"

Egglamp x Ayano Koda

Made from real eggs

FIGHT, FLIGHT or FREEZE? Workshop Woolen Amulets

Oori apparel 25

An open studio exhibition where garments become sculptural landscapes and textiles are reframed through photography.

FuckUp MeetUp Beyond Applause: Good Intentions Aren’t Enough

Join us for an honest conversation at this Fuck-up Meetup. Together we’ll explore how to move from applause to action.

Light Unfolded

Open studio, inspired by nature, they create poetic light fixtures with a focus on craftsmanship, wellbeing, and colour.

something.engaging

Pforzheim University BA | MA Jewellery & Everyday Objects and MA Design & Future Making graduates & students engage your [im]material senses