Open Call for Designers in Residence in Pforzheim 2024
Published: 21.09.2023
EMMA Kreativzentrum
- Mail:
- Alexandra.Vogt
ws-pforzheim.de
- info
emma-pf.de
- Phone:
- +49 7231 39 1874
- Management:
- Alexandra Vogt
DEADLINE: 15/11/2023

"Designers in Residence" is an international design scholarship of the city of Pforzheim in cooperation with Pforzheim University and the Design-Center Baden Württemberg, granted to young design artists from the fields of jewellery, fashion, accessory, industrial and graphic and other areas of design. Three designers are invited to work on their projects from April 1 to June 30 2024 at EMMA Creative Center, the central platform for creative people in Pforzheim. The town of Pforzheim is characterised by an active creative scene which is focused on the area of design. The Faculty of Design at the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences has established Pforzheim as a university town with an international reputation. "Designers in Residence" scholarship program counts with the generous support of Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw, C. Hafner, Rotary Club Pforzheim- Schloßberg and yellow design.
The scholarship program is directed towards young international designers in the areas of jewellery, fashion, accessories, industrial and communication design as well as other design disciplines. Applicants must have completed studies at a university of applied sciences or university, must either not be older than 35 years or must have completed their studies not longer than two years ago. To apply, a proposal for a project that can be implemented during the scholarship must be submitted. Interdisciplinary project proposals are welcome. Language skills in German or English are required.
What does the scholarship include?
The scholarship is fully funded and includes the use of fully equipped workshop workplaces in the EMMA Creative Center and free accommodation for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2024. In addition, each scholarship holder will receive monthly support of 1,000 euros together with travel costs. A special allowance will be made available for material costs. The results of the scholarship will be presented in an exhibition at the EMMA Creative Center.
Jury
- Louise Bennetts, Fashion designer, researcher, lecturer MA Fashion Royal College of Art, London.
- Roman Heide, Product designer, Verband Deutscher Industrie Designer e.V., Berlin.
- Jiro Kamata, Jewellery artist, Munich.
The decision to award the scholarship will be made by the whole jury. There is no legal right to a scholarship. The applicants will be advised in writing of the respective decision, whereby the grounds for the decision will not be explained.
Scholarship Benefits:
In total, there will be three scholarships. Of all applications, the three best will be considered. The scholarship includes the use of a fully equipped workshop and coworking workplaces in the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim and free accommodation for the period of three months.
As required, it will also be possible to use the workshop facilities of the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences. In addition, each scholarship holder will receive a monthly support of 1,000 euros together with travel costs for the journey from and back to home. A special allowance will be made available for material costs. During the scholarship, there is the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with the jury and professors at Pforzheim University.
The results of the scholarship will be presented in an exhibition at the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim. Those accepting the scholarship are required to be in residence. The scholarship holder may only be absent for a maximum of 10 days.
The period of residence in Pforzheim is from April 1 to June 30, 2024.
Corona note: The scholarship will be implemented locally taking into account the current Corona regulations. In case of an entry ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scholarship can be completed online in individual cases.
What does the scholarship include?
The scholarship is fully funded and includes the use of fully equipped workshop workplaces in the EMMA Creative Center and free accommodation for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2024. In addition, each scholarship holder will receive monthly support of 1,000 euros together with travel costs. A special allowance will be made available for material costs. The results of the scholarship will be presented in an exhibition at the EMMA Creative Center.
Jury
- Louise Bennetts, Fashion designer, researcher, lecturer MA Fashion Royal College of Art, London.
- Roman Heide, Product designer, Verband Deutscher Industrie Designer e.V., Berlin.
- Jiro Kamata, Jewellery artist, Munich.
The decision to award the scholarship will be made by the whole jury. There is no legal right to a scholarship. The applicants will be advised in writing of the respective decision, whereby the grounds for the decision will not be explained.
Scholarship Benefits:
In total, there will be three scholarships. Of all applications, the three best will be considered. The scholarship includes the use of a fully equipped workshop and coworking workplaces in the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim and free accommodation for the period of three months.
As required, it will also be possible to use the workshop facilities of the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences. In addition, each scholarship holder will receive a monthly support of 1,000 euros together with travel costs for the journey from and back to home. A special allowance will be made available for material costs. During the scholarship, there is the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with the jury and professors at Pforzheim University.
The results of the scholarship will be presented in an exhibition at the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim. Those accepting the scholarship are required to be in residence. The scholarship holder may only be absent for a maximum of 10 days.
The period of residence in Pforzheim is from April 1 to June 30, 2024.
Corona note: The scholarship will be implemented locally taking into account the current Corona regulations. In case of an entry ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scholarship can be completed online in individual cases.
Designers in Residence.
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EMMA Kreativzentrum
- Mail:
- Alexandra.Vogt
ws-pforzheim.de
- info
emma-pf.de
- Phone:
- +49 7231 39 1874
- Management:
- Alexandra Vogt
DEADLINE: 15/11/2023
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