A big Thank you to Katharina Dettar @katharinadettar for the inspiring guest lecture, where she shared her work, research, and valuable insights.
We truly appreciate your input and the enriching exchange!
Many thanks to Kaya Nestler @kayanestler fort he poster design, supervised by Daniel Seemeyer.
#hsddesign #newcraftobjectdesign #Katharinadettar #guestlecture
Mittwoch, 06. Mai 2026, 19 Uhr
Letitia Lehner
Zwischen Zugang und Zumutung
Über Partizipation, Inklusion und Ausstellungspraxis
Letitia Lehner (AT/1986) ist Ausstellungsdesignerin und Art Direktorin. Geboren und aufgewachsen im Namibia der 1980er-Jahre, studierte sie Medientechnik und -design in Hagenberg sowie Visuelle Kommunikation an der Kunstuniversität Linz. Seit 2011 gestaltet sie als Gründerin von MOOI DESIGN Ausstellungen mit klarer Haltung und prägnanter Designsprache.
Sie selbst, ihre Projekte und ihre Designsprache stehen für Haltung und Klarheit. Ihr Stil als Art Direktorin entsteht in der intensiven Auseinandersetzung mit Projekten, Kund*innen und gesellschaftlichen Fragestellungen – und im fortlaufenden Nachdenken über Fragen von Teilhabe und Inklusion.
Host: Prof’in Sigrid Bürstmayr Gestaltung: @polzerlevin , @katharina__dingler , @halbestundefernsehzeit , @femkedejo
Guest lecture by Katharina Dettar @katharinadettar
Tuesday, 5 May at 6 p.m. in room 06.1.049 (live on site)
Katharina’s practice explores the notions of jewellery and objects through materials. Having an interest and awareness in the origin of these, part of her outcomes investigate themes such as waste, sustainability, and nature.
Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries in Europe, North America, and Asia. Her pieces are part of private and public collections such as CODA Museum Apeldoorn, Museum Arnhem, Muzeum Cesueho Raje Turnov, the International Collection of Contemporary Jewellery Legnica and the Royal College of Art Collection London.
Currently a Senior Lecturer and Year 1 Leader at Central Saint Martins, and a guest lecturer at the Royal College of Art. Katharina worked as a gallery manager at Gallery S O London from 2018 to its closure in 2021. She gives lectures, workshops and exhibits her pieces around the world, and participates often in panel talks.
Katharina holds an MA from the Royal College of Art, and previously studied in Idar-Oberstein, Lappeenranta and Barcelona. The Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes supported her throughout her studies in Germany and UK. Winner of the Talente Prize in Munich and the Förderpreis des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz. Many thanks to Kaya Nestler @kayanestler fort he poster design, supervised by Daniel Seemeyer.
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Endlich ist es wieder soweit!
Wir laden Euch herzlich zur nächsten Ausstellung New Design from Düsseldorf 2026 ein:
New Design from Düsseldorf 2026
06.–07. / 11.–13. Juni 2026 im NRW-Forum Düsseldorf, 11:00 – 18:00 Uhr
Eröffnung:
Fr, 05.06.2026, 18:00 – 22:00 Uhr
Vergabe HSD PBSA Design Awards:
Fr, 12.06.2026, 18:00 – 20:00 Uhr
Art:walk Festival 2026:
Sa, 13.06.2026, 16:00 – 24:00 Uhr
Mehr Infos hier: /20260430-new-design?showarrows=1&sid=up4hfn1t50zrlttl0nk3reiv
@nrwforum
Last week, we started the semester with a kick-off event. We were given a tour of the new makerspace, talked about upcoming events, before ending the evening with drinks and a hands-on pizza-making session. 🍕🍸
Looking forward to a semester full of ideas, innovation, and collaboration!💡🧚🏼♀️
#newcraftobjectdesign #design #pizza #drinks #designstudents
Ringvorlesung On/Off Design
Sommer 2026
On/Off Design bietet Studierenden des Fachbereichs Design und Architektur der Hochschule Düsseldorf sowie allen designinteressierten Besucher*innen vielfältige Einblicke in interdisziplinäre Themenfelder an der Schnittstelle von Design, Kunst, Soziologie und Technik. Die Ringvorlesung fördert den fachübergreifenden Austausch und eröffnet wertvolle Perspektiven auf aktuelle Fragestellungen, Entwicklungen und Trends in der Kunst- und Designwelt.
Die Vorträge finden mittwochs um 19:00 Uhr im Atrium von Gebäude 6, Hochschule Düsseldorf, statt.
Eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Eintritt frei.
Mittwoch, 22. April 2026, 19 Uhr
Sara Gry Striegler
Navigating Societal Change Through Design
Mittwoch, 06. Mai 2026, 19 Uhr
Letitia Lehner
Zwischen Zugang und Zumutung.
Über Partizipation, Inklusion und Ausstellungspraxis
Mittwoch, 20. Mai 2026, 19 Uhr
Sybille Krämer
Die Kulturtechnik der Verflachung
Mittwoch, 10. Juni 2026, 19 Uhr
Charlotte Rohde
Ornament and Crying
Mittwoch, 24. Juni 2026, 19 Uhr
Andrew Thomas
Monuments and Monumental Space as Aesthetic
Mittwoch, 08. Juli 2026, 19 Uhr
Prof’in Sigrid Bürstmayr
Ökosoziale Perspektiven in der Ausstellungspraxis
Antrittsvorlesung
Gestaltung: @polzerlevin , @katharina__dingler , @halbestundefernsehzeit , @femkedejo
Congratulations to Damián Araos @diasegner on his master’s degree and the nomination for the New Design from Düsseldorf Award!
All nominated works will be shown @nrwforum as part of the exhibition New Design from Düsseldorf.
Perspectives of the past, visions beyond the present. A journey within footwear.
Disassembleable shoe made from a single folded rectangular piece of fabric and a modular, interlocking 3D-printed sole and connecting elements.
By using accessible manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and the efficient use of fabric, the simplicity, material reduction and modularity of the espadrille are reinterpreted to create a construction system of removable and interchangeable parts. This minimises material waste and increases reparability, extending the product‘s lifespan. The manufacturing techniques and construction logic of espadrilles are a legacy that serve as a reference point for more efficient, sustainable, versatile, and economical contemporary footwear concepts.
Supervision: Prof. Uli Budde @ulibudde , Prof. Jantje Fleischhut @jantjefleischhut
#newcraftobjectdesign #werkschau #studydesign #graduation #mastersdegree
Congratulations to Nella Zeidlits @nellazdl on her bachelor’s degree and the nomination for the New Design from Düsseldorf Award!
All nominated works will be shown @nrwforum as part of the exhibition New Design from Düsseldorf.
Digitally, the works can still be seen here:
Resonating Fabrics - Eine textile Untersuchung von Resonanz
The project explores textile as a medium of resonance positioned between industrialization and craft. It draws on recorded sounds of industrial weaving machines from the textile works in Bocholt, whose rhythmic structures are translated into handwoven processes. The resulting textile panels make temporality, repetition, and deviation visible, pointing to the differing logics of industrial production and manual practice.
Video and book form an independent engagement with the process of translation: the video renders movement and sound perceptible, while the book functions as a standalone object that unfolds textile rhythms through sequential viewing. Through the interaction of these elements, textile becomes perceptible as a carrier of rhythm.
Supervision: Prof. Jantje Fleischhut @jantjefleischhut , Anne Müchler und Nico Schmitz @muechler_schmitz
#newcraftobjectdesign #werkschau #studydesign #graduation #bachelorsdegree
Congratulations to Chantal Quitsch @chantalquitsch on her bachelor’s degree!
Nostalgie - eine gestalterische Auseinandersetzung zwischen Erinnerung, Emotion und Handwerk
“Ochi” is a floor cushion that was created from an exploration of nostalgia and crochet craftsmanship. Its shape is derived from the abstract chain stitch, translating its soft, flowing structure into a contemporary object. The gentle segmentation and organic silhouette invite different, casual sitting positions and promote a relaxed, informal posture.
The canvas fabric ensures dimensional stability and durability without compromising softness. Its understated, matte texture supports the clear design approach and emphasizes the calm aura of the object. The cover and filling can be separated from each other, allowing the cushion to be cared for over the long term and used flexibly. This makes “Ochi” a place to pause, a restrained piece of furniture that allows familiarity to be experienced through form and use.
Supervision: Prof. Uli Budde @ulibudde , MA. Dipl.-Des. Jochen Zäh @jochenzaeh
#newcraftobjectdesign #werkschau #studydesign #graduation
#bachelorsdegree
Congratulations to Mika Meinck @mika_meinck on her master’s degree and the nomination for the New Design from Düsseldorf Award!
All nominated works will be shown @nrwforum as part of the exhibition New Design from Düsseldorf.
Digitally, the works can still be seen here:
Knoten. Eine Auseinandersetzung in Theorie, Experiment und Gestaltung
This work deals with the knot as a cultural-historical, technical and design phenomenon. The multidisciplinary methodology of the work makes it possible to view the knot not only as a technical aid, but also as a universal structural model that combines functional, symbolic and social dimensions. The combination of theory, experimentation and design creates a transdisciplinary approach that allows the knot to be experienced as a principle on various levels. The result is a modular jewellery collection in which all individual pieces are compatible with each other, and wall hooks with
interchangeable hangers, each inspired by the functional and formal principle of the cross knot.
Supervision: Prof. Uli Budde @ulibudde , Prof. Jantje Fleischhut @jantjefleischhut
#newcraftobjectdesign #werkschau #studydesign #graduation #mastersdegree
Congratulations to Ben Matteo Kellner @_be.make_ and Naima Selck @naimaeileen on their bachelor’s degree and the nomination for the New Design from Düsseldorf Award!
All nominated works will be shown @nrwforum as part of the exhibition New Design from Düsseldorf.
Digitally, the works can still be seen here:
from awarness to application
From awareness to application – conscious design in print & product combines a magazine and a furniture project that
complement each other and allow the design process to be experienced from two perspectives. The focus is on the
question of how conscious decisions in design can be made and communicated. The magazine reveals the creative
background and expands on it with guided interviews and specially written texts that bring together different perspectives on responsible design. Photography, typography, and language create a reflective narrative level. To complement this, HORST was created, a versatile piece of small furniture made of solid wood that can be used as a stool, shelf, or stacking object. Open and closed sides vary the visibility and access to storage space, while several elements can be flexibly combined. Together, print and product design show design as a process of reflection and application—from conscious perception to concrete implementation.
Supervision: Prof. Uli Budde @ulibudde , Hartmut Nägele
#newcraftobjectdesign #werkschau #studydesign #graduation #bachelorsdegree
Congratulations to Heiko Bauer @heikokalauer on his master’s degree and the nomination for the New Design from Düsseldorf Award!
All nominated works will be shown @nrwforum as part of the exhibition New Design from Düsseldorf.
Digitally, the works can still be seen here:
Provozierte Spuren – Prozesse perfekter Imperfektion
This thesis examines the aesthetic significance of imperfection and traces within the tension between perfection and imperfection. Drawing on theoretical perspectives on beauty, wabi-sabi, and the reading of traces, imperfection is understood not as a deficiency but as a form-giving potential. In the practical part, traces are photographically documented, analyzed, experimentally explored, and ultimately translated into a piece of furniture. The resulting „Traces Sideboard“ combines industrial precision with temporal transformation through patina, presenting beauty as a processual and open-ended condition.
Supervision: Prof. Uli Budde @ulibudde , Prof. Martin Pfeifle @martinpfeifle
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