07.06. 2010 - 12.06. 2010
My Visionary Bauhaus
Workshopy a semináře
A new series of design workshops in Berlin: BAUHAUS live
The Bauhaus Archive Berlin is celebrating the key ideas of the Bauhaus movement
and their relevance to modern design by hosting a new series of interdisciplinary
design workshops.
The first workshop of the programme, June 7th until June 12th, 2010, will be held by the
Berlin based designer Werner Aisslinger, and run in conjunction with the DMY Design
Festival Berlin:
Workshop Title: 'My Visionary Bauhaus'
Based upon the inspirational vision manifested in the Bauhaus movement, the
workshop will push the boundaries of the participants' idea of contemporary design.
Engaging in the visions of the Bauhaus avant-garde, the participants will be challenged to
come up with similarly revolutionary concepts today.
In an intense five-day programme of conceptual and hands-on design work, the
workshop will invite the participants to look towards the future and create new products
and concepts whilst following the process-oriented, interdisciplinary example of the
Bauhaus philosophy. After a comparative introduction to the utopian concepts of future
habitats as examplified in Italian and British design in the 60s, the participants will be
challenged to apply their own visions of the future to our modern civilisation, and create
truly innovative concepts and products.
The goal of the workshop is not the creation of a perfect, production-ready design or
prototype, but rather to engage in an experimental creative process. Playful exploration of
innovative concepts will be the central focus of this intense programme, which will be
rounded off by lectures, discussion and direct feedback sessions with the workshop host
and the organisers.
The workshop language is English and/or German as required. Materials will be
provided; however, the participants are invited to bring some of their personal preferred
media.
Located in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities, the BAUHAUS live
programme represents the ultimate opportunity for celebrating creativity and design, and is
a great chance to explore a city at the forefront of international trends and style.
All workshops of the programme are geared towards an international, interdisciplinary
crowd. The workshops are a unique opportunity to experience the interdisciplinary nature
of the Bauhaus movement, and explore cross-boundary thinking, creativity and innovation
skills.
Core to the initiative is the belief that although the Bauhaus represents an historical era, its
core values internationally influenced a way of thinking. The workshops will aim the
"Bauhaus way of thinking" towards the future; focused on the process-oriented and open
character of the Bauhaus.
Instead of descending into dogma, the Bauhaus has always considered itself the focal
point of interdisciplinary inspiration: today, this makes the Bauhaus more relevant than
ever.
About the programme:
The BAUHAUS live programme was initiated by Ingo Strobel, and is executed in cooperation between
Faces of Design and Hidden Fortress, and in partnership with the Bauhaus Archive Berlin.
The kick-off workshop is kindly supported by the following sponsors:
- FORTIS SWISS WATCHES - Offizieller Ausrüster für Luft- und Raumfahrt und erste Uhrenfabrik
der Welt für automatische Armbanduhren, since 1912 swiss
- Plan W - Werkstatt für Räume GmbH
- Dorland Werbeagentur GmbH
- Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Berlin Partner GmbH - the company for business development and location marketing of the
state of Berlin
About Faces of Design:
Faces of Design is an information portal and career platform for designers. Interdisciplinary and
intercultural in nature, we seek to foster dialogue and exchange in the design scene. To support young
design in particular, we help designers raise their game by providing them with inspirational and
informative content, and by building connections with industry players.
Contact/Media Enquiries:
- Anna Rojahn, Managing Director Faces of Design GmbH, anna.rojahn@facesofdesign.com
Link:
- http://facesofdesign.com/workshop/bauhaus-live
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