Be part of a creative community in Berlin.

Design Connects offers a versatile program of Workshops, joined Events and Leisure activities. Workshop topics range widely in the creative fields from Architecture, Product to Graphic Design and beyond. It’s a place for young designers from all around the world to interact & connect to emerge with new ideas & create something unique through design.

Be part of a creative community in Berlin.

Workshops

Stroll – Encounter – Eat – Repeat

Experiencing Public Space through Playful Observation and Food Consumption

With
David Calas

Branding Me

“In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen - really seen.” Brené Brown

With
Dunja Karcher | Carina Beyer

Explore Berlin Buildings, in the lens of DGNB

Experiencing and analyzing different building typologies in respect to the DGNB rating system.

With
Hebatulla Elsharawy

URBAN BORDERS LAB ""UBL"

With
Husam R. Husain

Cross-cultural Jewelry Design

Cross-cultural/cultural fusion jewelry concepts through design and experimentation

With
Mariam Halim

A shooting star in second hand

´Designers are problem solvers by nature.´ Ivy Ross

With
Thomas Hill | Sarah Hanan El Sawy

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19^th July

Opening Ceremony

Design Connects begins with an official Opening Ceremony where all participants will be welcomed and have the chance to say hello and get to know one another.

21^st July

LECTURER SERIES

23^rd July

Socializing Event

A versatile afternoon and evening program with lecturers and talks open for all participants will accompany the workshops.

25^th July

LECTURER SERIES

27^th July

Closing Event & Exhibition

At the closing event with music and food all participants will get together to summarise and exchange their experience. An exhibition will showcase all the amazing designs developed during the week.

Registration open until June 30th, 2023. Only open for individuals who possess a valid visa for Germany or do not require a visa

A wide range of leisure options are available to attendees, including outdoor sports, cultural events, and city excursions. The time shared together during those activities is extremely valuable for connecting with like minded creatives who share your interests and for forming strong, lasting connections

*More detailed information will be communicated 2 weeks before the workshops.
*Please note that the activities are not covered by the workshop fee.

Sports

Beach volley ball
High rope garden
Bright Sight Bouldern
Kayaking & Canoeing
Picnic @ Lake Tegel
Ping Pong @ Gleisdreiecks park
Stand-up Paddling

CULTURAL & SIGHTSEEING

Humboldt Forum
Futurism

Reserve My Spot