Open Call: Designer in Residence 2025
Center Rog, Ljubljana, SVN
Deadline: 03.03.2025
1st edition of DiR: resident Maja Šimunović (source: Center Rog)
Center Rog Creative Hub announces its Designer in Residency Programme 2025 with this year’s topic of Boundaries and Frictions. Designers, innovators, craftspeople and makers from diverse backgrounds are invited to explore the complex and interconnected issues of boundaries— whether they are imaginary, physical, political, cultural or technological — and the frictions that arise within and around them. This 3,5-month residency offers an opportunity to engage with critical global topics while fostering creative responses through design.
Center Rog is interested in projects that explore boundaries and frictions in contemporary society. They are looking for innovative project ideas that foster dialogue around the questions bellow (non-exhaustive list):
- How might the use of living materials in design blur the distinction between creating and cultivating?
- Can biodegradable materials redefine the aesthetics of luxury design while addressing environmental challenges?
- What responsibilities do designers have in ensuring AI-generated outputs align with human values and cultural sensitivities?
- How can inclusive design challenge traditional gender binaries in fashion and product design?
- What role can design play in amplifying the voices of communities affected by political conflicts, ensuring their stories are seen and heard?
- How can designers respond to a world where cultural identities are increasingly hybrid and fluid?
Application deadline: 3rd March 2025
Residency Dates: 1st August 2025 – 15th November 2025
For additional information about the open call, you can join Center Rog for a virtual session on the 6th of February 2025 at 15.00 CET or contact Maja Towndrow: maja.towndrow@center-rog.si
You can apply to the virtual session here.