💫 Today marked the concluding event of the Vienna Design Week, and I would like to share a bit about how the event was organized and what took place. The VIENNA DESIGN WEEK is Austrian largest design festival with a variety of venues throughout Vienna. Beyond the preoccupation with the design of products, it poses the question of what role the work of designers plays for coexistence in the city and worldwide. The main focus was on the use of secondary/recycling materials. This theme was present in almost all the events Main key activities included: 🔹 Exhibitions Various galleries and museums in the city hosted exhibitions of contemporary designers' works, both local and international. Special attention was drawn to installations that combined art and technology. 🔹 Lectures and Seminars Renowned designers and experts shared their thoughts on the future of design, sustainable development, and innovations. Many events took the form of open discussions, allowing participants to ask questions and exchange opinions. 🔹 Workshops Practical sessions were organized where participants could try their hand at various areas of design—from creating interior items to graphic design. 🔹 Urban Tours of Insider Locations The program of these specially compiled professional tours is designed to appeal just as much to people interested in culture as to architects. The exchange between international colleagues and tour participants is a significant aspect of the choreography of each tour 🔹Urban Food & Design\ The City as a Resource This year’s edition of Urban Food & Design, the format jointly presented by the Vienna Business Agency and the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, is addressing the subject of innovating with recyclable materials. How can the city’s previously unused resources – including those generated by food production – be developed into new materials for architecture and design. And how can these be appropriately employed in the gastronomy and hospitality sector All events were marked on a map with dates and locations. I couldn’t attend everything, but in future posts, I will showcase what I’d really liked and particularly enjoyed. Lastly, I can say that this festival is definitely not just about furniture exhibitions, it's more about the dialogue between modern technologies, design, designers, and society
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