DESIGNREGIO Kortrijk and ELDERS collective are joining forces and invite you to apply for Designers in Residence Kortrijk 2023, on the topic of “PHENOMENA”, an inquiry into the nature of reality.
The three selected designers in residence will take inspiration from the fascinating community in Kortrijk, and work in relation to the varied approaches to “PHENOMENA” of other artists.
You will produce contextual work, investigating the nature of reality. You will take part in inspiring excursions and talks and will be mentored by curators Laure Decock and Lise Van Tendeloo.
The outcome is an experimental project that enables transformation through confrontations between citizens, society, entrepreneurs and education in Kortrijk. The residency consists of research, process, experiment and making. Therefore, the designers are assisted with several design experts.
Designregio Kortrijk provides for the selected Designers in Residence Kortrijk:
- Travel expenses
- Accomodation
- Fee (1000€)
- usage of Budalab Open Makerspace
- Experts and practical support of Designregio Kortrijk
Address
Nelson Mandelaplein 2
BE-8500 Kortrijk
Belgium
Duration
1 September – 26 October 2023
Deadline
23 June 2023
Applicants will receive a reply by July 14, 2023
Eligibility:
- you are a recent graduate (minimum level: master’s degree or equivalent through experience);
- you are a team player;
- you have manual skills (conceptual, handy, production, fabrication).
Application Submission:
Submit a portfolio in PDF format (max 6 MB and 10 pages).
It must include a biography, a resume and a motivation statement.
View more information and the full application here
