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Design Month Graz 2023 explored the theme REVOLUTION – our highlights
How might design influence and direct revolutionary processes? What benefits do designers bring to the table here? This year, Design Month Graz explored the concept of REVOLUTION and its various ramifications.
We just went to Design Month Graz 2023, an occasion with which DesignWanted has been working for a while. The festival gathers and harnesses the vivacious spirit of the local creative industries over the course of one month, showcasing them to a global audience and significantly contributing to the establishment of the creative industries firmly in the public consciousness.
What effects and shapes may design have on revolutionary processes? What part does design play in all of this? The topic of REVOLUTION was examined during this year’s Design Month Graz.
The activist and political landscape examination finds broad bafflement and bewilderment. Revolutions, which are disruptive transformations, thrive in the current environment.
It’s possible that the drastic changes needed on many societal and environmental levels are happening right now. Design Month Graz 2023 recognised the need for disruptive upheavals and sought to contribute to the search for solutions through this subject focus.
Following our tour, we have chosen a few projects to serve as the primary focal points of the occasion.
Minuscole Lamp Collection by Guillaume Crédoz (Bits of Atoms)
Within the Revolution Symposium, where worldwide design professionals took a deeper look at the issue of revolution, the Lebanese designer Guillaume Crédoz was one of the participating cases, showcasing an example of how to merge ancient craft processes with modern technology.
His collection of Minuscule lamps is the end result of ongoing morphological and chromatic research. It comprises of a number of bulbs that are all the same size and have a common cone shape. These lights are made from a robust recycled plastic material in a single piece, guaranteeing their resilience. The studio uses a distinctive pigment mixture to give them a glittering gloss and give them their alluring appearance.
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Bench by Florian Kalcher
Cancel Limits is the message on the bench that designer Florian Kalcher displayed. By doing so, he broke down barriers and united the young and the old, as worn wood, marked by time and history, meets the adaptable and modern material Corian, a mineral-organic combination that contains a wide range of potential applications.
This one-of-a-kind bench skillfully unites two materials, fitting material and recycled wood, while meticulously aligning each line with deliberate cuts that capture the essence of Korean philosophy.
Zaino by Bteubl Clo
This amazing product is made out of a unique, robust substance. It is painstakingly crafted by hand with a special opening mechanism that does away with the need for zippers, making it water-resistant and ensuring convenience and lifespan. It was initially created for insulation in buildings and has outstanding water-retention capabilities.
This flexible material also has uses in the medical industry, demonstrating its versatility and compatibility for a variety of uses. It also proudly touts a high rate of recycling, which is in line with sustainability objectives. It blends use, quality, and eco-friendliness in one alluring package and is reasonably priced (96€).
Ashes & Sand, Schloss Hollenegg
Schloss Hollenegg once more opened its doors during Design Month Graz to display the yearly design exhibition inside the castle’s historic halls.
The glass display by Ashes & Sand featured a wide variety of glass-related techniques and items, such as windows, tableware, glasses, lights, mirrors, and ornamental items, that were akin to those found in a castle. The manufacturing of glass in the area and the interactions between politics, economics, design, and trade in the sector were given particular attention.
Twenty up-and-coming designers showcased their most recent creations or works made especially for the exhibition. Designers from many nations were chosen to show the wide range of working techniques and artistic expressions in recognition of the historical relevance of glassmaking in regard to its geographic roots. Notably, five designers lived at Schloss Hollenegg: Germans Ermics, Antrei Hartikainen, Christian & Jade, and Taddeas Podracky. Tamara Barrage was supported by House of Today in partnership with Studio Comploj in Vienna, Antrei Hartikainen by the Finnish Institute in Germany, Christian & Jade by the Danish Art Foundation, and Christian & Jade by the Finnish Institute.
A unique contribution from Lobmeyr, honouring the 200th anniversary of the family-run business, was also included in the exhibition. The partnership included the presentation of a brand-new project by Austrian artist Nives Widauer. Additionally, Swarovski displayed Julia Körner’s technologically advanced 3D-printed glass, emphasising developments in the area.
Almfrische Hotel by selfsightseeing
The creative team itshe+io once again invited media representatives on a design excursion to the Koralm this year. A spring market that offers a variety of arts and crafts, regional goods, plants, and gourmet treats combines art and design displays. The alpine community of Trahütten offers a distinctive artistic and cultural experience.
A fusion of art and design was on display in three places. Vienna-based artist Kristina Foggensteiner displayed works at the Sagmeister Art Space that were influenced by her travels. The Trahütten-based artistic team itshe+io worked with Schloss Hollenegg for Design to exhibit their glass works at the Alban Berg Villa’s Art Pavilion.
The lovely Absteige zur bärtigen Therese building also featured wall art created by the Stainz artist team PABUKU. The displays were supported by an Alm-Spring Market with delectable regional fare and a varied schedule of performances, documentary screenings, workshops, and kid-friendly events.