Not Only Decoration (NOD)

NOD is more than a magazine. It is a tool, a community, and a growing archive. Our aim is to spotlight critical artistic positions that go beyond surface value – addressing urgent topics such as environmental destruction, social injustice, and the ethics of material production. Through curated publications, exhibitions, and a growing online archive, NOD creates space for work that too often falls through the cracks of conventional design and art discourse.

At the heart of NOD lies the belief that making is political – and that jewellery and objects can be powerful carriers of critique, resistance, and care.


NOD’s core mission is to support and promote artists who use jewellery, design, and object-making to engage with the pressing issues of our time. We provide an inclusive platform for works that challenge norms, open dialogue, and advocate for a more sustainable and just future.

Our objectives include:
- Publishing critical and accessible content that raises awareness around social, ecological, and human rights concerns
- Offering visibility to underrepresented voices and projects within the field of contemporary jewellery and design
- Offering makers around the world opportunities to share their work and ideas through our magazine, curated exhibitions, and digital platforms
- Encouraging ethical reflection on material sourcing, production processes, and the value systems behind objects
- Creating bridges between disciplines, generations, and geographies by fostering collaboration and exchange


As a self-organised, non-profit initiative, we believe in collective action and the power of community. Our work is made possible by the engagement of artists worldwide – and by readers, supporters, and allies who share our vision.



Board Members and Team

- Stephie Morawetz – Founder, Editorial and Design
- Veresa Eybl – Editorial and Design
- Iris Hummer – Editorial and Sales
- Ela Nord – Editorial and Sales
- Konstanze Prechtl – Communications and Public Relations

Note: As a collective, NOD operates with a flat structure. Roles reflect main areas of responsibility rather than fixed positions.



Membership Information and Benefits
Membership in NOD is open to all artists, designers, and makers whose work aligns with our mission of socially, ecologically, and politically engaged practice.
Anyone whose project is published in one of our print issues or featured on our website becomes part of the NOD community.

Artists can:
- Apply via our open calls, which are announced regularly
- Submit a project at any time through our website
All submissions are reviewed and curated based on relevance to NOD’s core values.

Members benefit from:
- Publication in our print magazine or on our digital platform
- Opportunities to take part in international exhibitions
- Visibility through our website and social media channels
- Being part of a global network of artists and makers committed to critical and transformative work

More information and current opportunities can be found at: www.notonlydecoration.org