Design in a Functional Context exlores the relationship between form, function , material and the body through experimental design practice, encouraging students to develop innovative approaches that intergrate aesthetic, structural and functional considerations withing contemporary fashion.

Design in a functional context I (WS 2026)

In this lecture we will analyse  the function of a garment by investigating shirts

for the first Lecture please bring along 3 differnt shirts (used/vintage) which you can unravel

Design in a functional context II and III (WS 2026)

This year´s lecture explores pleating as a functional and creative design methodology, examining its potential to transform material, shape, movement, and redefine the relationship between form, structure and the body.

This lecture will be held in English.

The dates will be announched in the beggining of September.