By highlighting the transformative power of interdisciplinary teamwork, this installation showcases projects that weave together the diverse fields of the Institute Contemporary Design Practices (ICDP) of the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW (HGK Basel). Covering Fashion Design, Interior Architecture & Scenography, and Industrial Design, along with both its bachelor’s and master’s programs, the ICDP is inviting public participation within this exhibition through subtle, participatory elements while displaying the multifaceted nature of collaboration. As part of the initiative, Viennese duo mischer'traxler studio have been invited as curating guest lecturers to guide students through a series of workshops while offering expertise in the blending of art and design. Serving as an exchange of ideas, this installation brings the visions of emerging change-makers to the forefront, addressing current design challenges through a reflective lens.
Credits / Director Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW: Prof. Dr. Claudia Perren / Head of ICDP and Program Industrial Design: Prof. Werner Baumhakl / Head of Masterstudio Design: Prof. Nicole Schneider / Head of Studio Fashion Design: Prof. Dr. Jörg Wiesel / Head of Studio Scenography: Prof. Andreas Wenger / Project Lead: Prof. Werner Baumhakl, Anastasia Bull, Adrian Forkin / Art Direction: mischer'traxler studio / Communication: Eva Böhlen / Construction: Hanne Ossler / CoLAB Participants: Melanie Giesin, Lorenzo Rimini, Carla Scholl, Cindy Gloggner, Yannis Hotz, Linda Schirmel, Fabienne Alina Wyss, Katharina von Koss, Felix Jordi, Nico Schläpfer, Moritz Vögeli, Soana Luvenga, Valentina Ernst, Léo Dietlin, Elisa Bartat, Boyun Choi, Parinati Tamboli, Delia Aretano, Juri Nievegelt / Helpers: Jeremias Rentsch, Valentin Plüss, Lilian Heller, Dimitri Müller, Gina Garrillo / Photography Exhibition: Zoé Ammann, Timon Wullschleger / Graphic Design: Sina Gerschwiler / Photography: André Hönicke / Concept Photography: Tiago Aguiart