PRODUKTDESIGN

AWARD WINNER | PROMOTION AWARD OF THE MINISTER | SPECIAL AWARD
SVEN BENTERBUSCH
 

                                                                                               

»SEN+« | everyday tableware | 2006
 
1979 born in Datteln, North Rhine-Westphalia 1999 A-levels 1999 - 2004 scholar at Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes 1999 - 2002 studied Industrial Design at the Bergische Universität Wuppertal, undergraduate diploma 2002 change of school to Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee, department of product design 2004 internship at Kahla/Thüringen Porzellan GmbH 2005 internship at büro+staubach GmbH 2006 diploma degree 2006 Mart Stam Promotion Award of the Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee 2007 scholar at Designlabor Bremerhaven

The SEN+ design developed out of the idea of considering in the design of everyday tableware the special needs that people with physical and motor disabilities have when eating and drinking. The aim is to compensate for motor deficiencies without stigmatizing and maintaining the independence of the people concerned for as long as possible. The design is based on an eccentrical morphing of single parts of the tableware items. These design effects appear at first sight to be minimal, however they make the items inestimably easier to use. The result is not a “special tableware”, but a universal design which is helpful for everyone and which is of high aesthetic value.

contact: post@svenbenterbusch.de
 

APPRECIATION

PHILIPP BÖHM, JOHANNES HEIN, MAXIMILIAN BAUER
 
»Gehsammler« | 2006 | 24x8x36cm

Philipp Böhm
1983 born in Kelheim 2003 A-levels in Lüneburg 2004 civilian service in Aberdeen, since 2004 studied of product design in Weimar 2007 foundation of the design label Pappkameraden and exhibition at the DMY in Berlin

Johannes Hein
1981 born in Dortmund 2001 A-levels, since 2003 studied of product design at Bauhaus-Univertity Weimar 2006 exchange semester at Pratt Institute in New York

Maximilian Bauer
1982 born in Munich 2002 A-levels 2002 - 2003 civilian service in Munich, since 2003 studied of product design at Bauhaus-Univertity Weimar 2005 semster abroad at Pratt Institute New York 2006 internship with designafairs in Munich Exhibition - 2006 DMY in Berlin

“gehsammler“ is a cardboard magazine file with two compartments and a handle giving it a very distinctive appearance. The handle adds mobility making it useful while walking or standing. The size of “gehsammler” is based on the DIN A4 format and matches the size of a regular magazine file. “gehsammler” is made out of one piece of cardboard, which is folded and glued together. The excess trimmings are minimal, enabling an environmental friendly and economical production. The two compartments make it possible to easily organize and secure papers, books and brochures. For shipping and storage “gehsammler” folds flat and saves space. Conceived mobile, “gehsammler” may be used for many purposes: at home, in school and at work, at fairs and exhibitions – it is helpful everywhere!n

contact: info@gehsammler.de
 

APPRECIATION | SPECIAL AWARD
SOPHIE BARBARA KLOESS
 
»teapot with warmer and accompanying sugar and cream set« | 2006, 2007

1975 born in Delmenhorst 1995 A-levels 1995 - 1999 apprenticeship as goldsmith in Oldenburg 1999 - 2002 employment as goldsmith 2002 - 2007 studied of metal design at the HAWK Hildesheim 2007 diploma degree, freelance designer and silversmith

The approach to the design of this teapot with warmer and accompanying sugar and cream set was the formal expression of a situation, a surrounding, an action. A silver teapot does not represent a simple utensil but much rather a cultural product. In this sense it does hold a practical function but even more so it constitutes a cultural action: the drinking of tea. The non the less existing functional capacities of the design express themselves in its use as well as in its construction: the teapot is filled through the large opening, the liquid is being kept in the body of the vessel and is finally poured and portioned trough the small opening. One aim of the design was the creation of a closed and sculptural form for each of the vessels, which is not only the sum of the single functional elements. To accomplish this the teapot`s insulated handle made of cast synthetics is integrated in the form and produces only a delicate contrast in colour and surface to the silver vessel. The symmetrically constructed teapot is formally supplemented by the slightly asymmetrical and almost natural pair of forms of the sugar sprinkler and creamer.

contact: sophie-b-kloess@gmx.de
 

APPRECIATION | SPECIAL AWARD
TOMKE BIALLAS and AGRISELLA KREITERLING
 

»Parent`s Glove« | to hold children`s hand | loden, cotton cuff | 2007

Tomke Biallas - born in 1971 product und interieur design 2000 diploma in industrial design, HfbK Hamburg, since 2000 freelance as designer, Bettina Machel, Mylk*; Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Praxis 2003 - 2004 project management for Designlabor Bremerhaven

Grisella Kreiterling - born in 1971 product design und photography 1999 diploma in industrial design, HfbK Hamburg, since 1996 freelance as designer, ag4 büro für mediale architektur, ag4medien, BfGf 2000 - 2001 product engineering raumschiff-interactive, Hamburg, since 2003 photographer-pool plainpicture 1+2=(3) nordprodukt 2007 foundation of the designlabel 2007 design+preis for keyholder

With enthusiasm for aprons we started a lively cooperation in 2003. Our first product the apronbelt was born between screaming children and kindergarten. The key hook/hanger followed and crowned our chaos with the Design Plus Award (Prize). Because of our passion for design and fun creating together we got down to business and launched nordprodukt. We attend to all steps of our products process from design to manufacturing and sale. We appreciate simple design solutions that are hard to find. Products that make our everyday life easier and much more beautiful.

contact: kontakt@nordprodukt.de
FOTOGRAFIE
AWARD WINNER 
ANJA BONHOF and KAREN WEINERT
 

»Abwesenheitsnotizen« | Serie | 2007
 
Anja Bonhof (born 1974), Karen Weinert (born 1976)
student of “visual communication“, Bauhaus-University Weimar, degree: 2004, since 2004 freelancer joint

awards - 2003 2nd prize, student competition, ministry of the interior, Berlin 2004 1st prize of visual arts “Löwenhof-Förderpreis“, Frankfurt am Main 2004 1nd prize student competition, ministry of the interior, Berlin 2006 “Sachsen_ Art“, award for saxony young art, photography, Kulturstiftung Dresdner Bank & Neuer Sächsischer Kunstverein

contact: mail@k-weinert.de
 

APPRECIATION
REBEKKA KRAFT
 

»don’t look back« | digitale C-Prints hinter Acrylglas | 2006 | 50x40cm

1971 born in Stuttgart 1993 - 1994 studies of fine art at Freie Kunstschule Nürtingen, 1994 - 1996 apprenticeship for photographer and archivar 1997 - 1999 studies of art sciences in Munich 1999 - 2003 studies of photography at Projekt Fotografie of the adult evening classes in Munich, conducted by Michael Jochum 2005 class for photography under conduction of Lynne Cohen and Reiner Leist at the Int. Summer Academy for Fine Arts Salzburg; seminars and workshops 2001 with Anders Petersen 2001 - 2002 with Sybille Bergemann 2005 with Alvydas Lukys Exhibitions - 2006 2nd Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie and fotobild Berlin

The reflection and interpretation of my own memory is an important motivation within my artistic work. I’m aiming somehow the reduction of personal matters to a kind of steady content of truth and a symbolic expression, which is commonly understood. In this sense my pictures are to be seen as concentrates, which refer to many different levels of interpretation besides the personal one. Being autonomous objects of art, they provoke new topics to be looked at by posing themselves questions, giving the answers, too.

contact: rebekka.kraft@t-online.de
 

APPRECIATION
AGATA MADEJSKA
 

»Kosmos« | Serie | Lightjetprint, Alu-Dibond, Aluminiumschattenfuge | 2006
 
1979 born in Warsaw; since 1992 in Germany 1996 - 1997 residence in Fontana, California 1999 - 2000 studies of history of arts, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf 2000 photography course at the University of Duisburg-Essen, communications design 2004 scholarship, ESAG Penninghen, Paris 2007 diploma degree with distinction Awards and Exhibitions - 2001 2nd prize at the photographer and journalist competition RAG AG 2006 Kodak award for the promotion of young talents 2006 Photokina, Köln, Gruner + Jahr Pressehaus, Hamburg, Galerie Mikro, Düsseldorf and 2007 Sparkasse Essen, “Gute Aussichten 2007, 2008 - Young German Photography“ for the work “Kosmos“

In “Kosmos” I focus on a particular section of an urban environment – on playground objects made of stainless steel, of which I took pictures in the last hours of the daylight for the purpose of showing their unusual but in the broader sense maybe “true face“. In these hours a change takes place: the light leaves, the darkness arrives. This composition lets the objects shine. The space disappears as a result of the reduction of the light. What remains, is the exaggerated form of the objects. Due to his property, the playground equipment allows us an access into an unusual world, or rather said into a forgotten or an unlearned world. It leads us back to the haptic, back to the time when it wasn’t necessery to think about essential things; back to the time when one wanted to feel. Simultaneously, because of the way the photographs were taken, we feel the unknown of that distant period, the estrangement caused by memories.
 

APPRECIATION
GITTA SEILER
 

»abgetrieben“(aborted)« | Hospital for under aged girls, St. Petersburg | series | 2000
 
1967 born in Metzingen 1986 A-levels, Reutlingen 1989 - 1991 Photography education at the Lette-Verein, Berlin 1991 - 1998 Course of studies in Photography and Design at the Dortmund Polytechnic with Professor Arno Fischer 2004 - 2005 Working period in São Paulo/ Brasil
Exhibitions and Awards - 1999 “Kind sein” shown in the Museum of Art and Cultural History’s FiF gallery (Fotografie im Fenster – photography in the window), Dortmund, Germany 2000 Solo exhibition at Le Manége gallery, Berlin; Contract of manufacture of the Sozialen Künstlerförderung, Berlin 2002 “abgetrieben” shown at the Encontros da Imagem festival, Braga, Portugal (catalogue); “abgetrieben” shown at the Mois de la Photo festival, Paris, France (catalogue) 2004 Scholarship from the “Kunststiftung Baden-Württemberg”, Stuttgart 2005 “abgetrieben” is shown at Maria Antonia (Centro Universtário da USP), São Paulo, Brazil 2005 - 2006 Scholarship from the cultural office of the town Konstanz

contact: gittaseiler@web.de

REGIODESIGN

AWARD WINNER
MARTIN NAGEL and REGINA FURGER
 
»Where is here? Orientation in the dark« | 2007
 
Martin Nagel
1978 born in Freiburg im Breisgau 1998 A-levels 1999 industrial management course: University of Cooperative Education in Lörrach 2000 training in media design and management assistance in Freiburg im Breisgau 2003 studied communication design at University of Applied Sciences, Munich 2004 intership with acsence | branding & design, Munich 2005 studied communication design at University of Applied Sciences, Konstanz 2007 bachelor of Arts in communication design with distinction 2007 International Prize for Innovation, granted by the ”Lista Innovationspreis Foundation“, Switzerland, exhibition Intertech Chemnitz

Regina Furger
1982 born in St. Gallen 2001 diploma screenprinter in Mörschwil 2002 vocational baccalaureat diploma 2003 travelled through New Zealand 2003 studied communication design at University of Applied Sciences, Konstanz 2004 internship with Kommunikationsdesign Möri in Altnau 2007 bachelor of Arts in Communcation design with distinction 2007 international Prize for Innovation, granted by the “Lista Innovationspreis Foundation“, Switzerland, exhibition Intertech Chemnitz

Where is here? Orientation in the dark. After an extensive search and intensive discussions with blind persons and experts in orientation, we developed a tactile map of the Constanz Town according to functional criteria. It enables blind people, before entering an area, to acquire by itself. Space conception and in this way it permits a first and useful input during the orientation process. The tactile map could be integrated into future wayfinding systems or already existing systems. Moreover, acoustic aids are incorporated in order to build an environment “free of barriers“. “Being a blind person, the map makes me capable of more. I get something into my hands, which promises to be a piece of liberty for me. In my opinion, within this area there is still an unbelievable quantity of accumulated demand.“ (Urs Rehmann, birth-blind)

contact: mailtonagel@web.de

 

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»Burg-Designshop - burgshop on tour« | 2005
 
As part of a summer term project in 2005 entitled “Burgshop” that was headed by Prof. Klaus Michel (IA) and Guido Englich (ID), Corina Forthuber’s design concept was clear winner following a public and internal vote.

The content of the concept
The shop was supposed to provide every student the opportunity of presenting themselves. Each student was given 10 litres of space, in the shape of a bucket. Individual students can use the white buckets that are inserted into the wall and illuminated from the rear. In total, this concept provides a second space that can be added to the shop. The walls containing the buckets are at an angle and stand on a base. Walls and floor, as well as the bucket, are all in white, in order to facilitate a neutral presentation area for the various products. Through the centre of the shop runs a long table – the counter. This serves the purposes of communication, the presentation of goods and reminder sketches on site. On the counter is the till, thus making it the information centre of the Burgdesignshop.

Burg-Designshop/ „burgshop on tour“
In July 2005 in the centre of Halle, the Burg-Designshop opened as a store that the students had fitted in line with their own drafts and ideas and where they could now very successfully sell their own products. In short-term projects and workshops, new product ideas originate that are produced by the designers in small series, to be tested in the market via the Burgshop. Should demand for a product increase, there is a selection of companies and workshops that can intervene to provide support in manufacturing and sales.
Since October 2006 there is also the “burgshop on tour”, a mobile version consisting of several handy modules and which is on tour in German and Switzerland.

www.burg-designshop.de

Design concept
Corina Forthuber
Born 1979 in Braunau, 1993-1997 trained as a cook, 1998 high-school diploma HBLA Braunau, 1998-2000 College for arts, crafts and design, Kramsach, 2000 studies interior design at the Burg Giebichenstein HKD Halle, 2001 birth of son Severin, 2004 practical training at the Thalia-Theater, Halle, 2007 practical training at Encore Heureux, Paris

Implementation/Organisation Burgdesignshop
Corina Forthuber, Sandra Anspach, Daixi Dang, Carolin Feneis, Mathias Hiller, Marion Höchtl, Torsten Klocke, Isabell Knuth, Martin Loistl, Johanna Richter, Karola Richter, Friederike Ringeis, Marie Vaubel, Carolin Weisser, Robert Haselbeck, Ilja Ölschlägel, David Ölschlägel

Implementation/Organisation Burgdesignshop on tour
Robert Haselbeck, Ilja Ölschlägel, David Ölschlägel

The project was submitted by Robert Haslbeck for the 3. International Marianne-Brandt Competition.
 

APPRECIATION
ATELIERS STARK
 
»Neugestaltung - Museumsbahnsteig, Hauptbahnhof Oberhausen« | 2005, 2006

funded in the year 2003 is a co-operative group and fine art network. It works with sculptural and installation based projects from the initial idea, through the planning stages, to completion;  the group make-up is fluid according to the demands of the particular project 2004 restoration and new design of a house front in Friedrichshain, Berlin; funded by the Berlin city council 2004 large scale zinc and glass sculptures in MHD zinc smelter, Duisburg 2005 - 2006 1st prize in the competition to design and carry out a sculptural project with a train platform at the main station in Oberhausen; part of the Rheinland industrial museum 2007 1st prize in a restricted competition for the Altenbergpark and cultural centre

Involved in the museum train platform project, Oberhausen: Agnieszka Wnuczak, Claire Terrien, Frédéric Guille, Jakob Oberhollenzer, Marzio Cappello, Melanie Fischbach, Samuel Kress, Christoph Stark

In 2005 the Rheinland Industry Museum and Rheinland Landscape Association organised a competition. It called for proposals to make the museum’s train platform in Oberhausen main station more attractive. The aim was to carry out an overall strong design, which incorporated weighty objects from the heavy industry. The new design should also contribute to the atmosphere of the entire station and be styled to be eye-catching for travellers passing through and be effective from a distance.

contact: stark.christoph@gmail.com
 

APPRECIATION
IRINA THOSS
 
»Golden Times« | mobile game | 2007
 
1978 born in Gera 1997 A-levels 1997 - 2000 training as management assistant in advertising 2000 - 2006 mediadesign-studies at the Bauhaus University Weimar 2006 founding of a mobile edutainment agency “GeoLoco“, the start up was awarded by the German Federal Ministry of Research and Technology

“Golden Times“ is a mobile game, that can be played with city-specific location geo-references and that deals with the subject of “German Classicism in Weimar”. It is aimed at pupils who visit the city on school trips. The game is based on PDAs and smartphones and wants to intertwine instructive content and playful entertainment through the use of multimedia. On ancient sites, learners should not only encounter abstract historical characters and locations, but immerse themselves into the fabric of history by accomplishing a mission.

contact: thoss@geoloco.de

SPECIAL AWARD - Alessi s.p.a. Italien 
ROLAND WULFTANGE - categorie Produktdesign
 
»Stick´N´Spoon« | Stäbchenzange | 2007

1981 born in Osnabrück 1998 - 2001 professional training as model construction mechanic by FRIMO Group Lotte 2001 - 2002 specialized design high school in Osnabrück 2002 - 2003 voluntary service at street-children foundation in Maringá/ Brazil 2004 internship at Budde Industrie Design in Münster 2004 studies of integrated product design at the University of Applied Sciences Coburg 2005 internship by Budde Industrie Design in Münster 2006 recognition Pininfarina Support Award 2007 internship at Shanghai WILDDESIGN in China

contact: rwulftange@web.de
SPECIAL AWARD - vitra smow und USM Haller + SPECIAL AWARD Wirtschaftsjunioren Chemnitz e.V
SUSAN KRIEGER - categorie Produktdesign
 
»Gebrauch ist erwünscht « | metallbeschichtete und oxydativ veredelte Tapete | 2006, 2007 | 2x0,8m

1977 born in Salzwedel 1983 - 1993 school 1993 - 1995 visit the secondary art school in Wettin 1995 school leaving examination in Wettin 1998 traineeship in the laboratory of the opera house in Halle/Saale 1998 - 2005 studied at Burg Giebichenstein university of art and design Halle, subjekt: textile design 2002 traineeship in the laboratory of “Mahlia“ in Paris 2005 diploma degree 2005  2006 artwork assistance in subjekt: textildesign at Burg Giebichenstein university of art and design Halle, 2007 scholarship of the regional foundation “Kunststiftung Sachsen-Anhalt“

contact: post@lydia-stpetersburg.de
SPECIAL AWARD - vitra smow und USM Haller
SONJA JOBS - categorie Produktdesign
 
»Le calendrier « | ein unendlicher Kalender | 1997

1972 born in Überlingen 1991 A-levels 1992 - 1996 studied communication-design at the technical college in Constance 1996 - 1999 worked as Graphic-Designer for Roger Pfund in Geneva, since 2000 freelance graphic-designer in Berlin  2004 - 2006 teached the editorial-design classes at the Berlin Technical Art School 2005 co-foundation of the design studio “Pakt \ Grafische Gestaltung“ in Berlin

contact: jobs@pakt-grafik.de
SPECIAL AWARD - Ostkreuz Schule für Fotografie und Gestaltung Berlin
ANNE GUILLIN - categorie Fotografie
 
»Seelische Räume« | Serie | 2005-2007

1970 born in Lyon, France 1989 A-levels, 1989 - 1991 Formation in photography in Lyon 1991 Graduation in photography Distinction - 2001 FotoMAGAZIN - Photograph of the year 3rd position 2006 Exhibitions Munich

contact: info@a-guillin.de
SPECIAL AWARD - BASEG • werbung + kommunikation Junge und Wolff GbR Chemnitz
CAROLIN WEISSER - categorie Regiodesign
 
»Goldene Zeiten« | mobiles Spiel | 2007

1979 born 1998 A-levels 1998 - 1999 Training Economic Assistant 1999 - 2000 Training joiner since 2000 studied Interior Design HKD Burg Giebichenstein, Halle 2003 Exchange semester, Libera Universita di Bolzano, Facolta Design 2004 Internship at NL Architects, Amsterdam 2005 Concept and realisation of an interior at the new station, Halle, together with Judith Kernt for BLP Architekten, Hamburg 2006 Internship at France Agence OAL, Edouard Francois, Paris, Agence Patrick Jouin, Paris 2007 Final Examination Dipl. Ing. Interior Designer

contact: weilin2001@gmx.de
SPECIAL AWARD - Wirtschaftsjunioren Chemnitz e.V
MATTHIAS RIES - categorie Produktdesign
 
»Piegato« | Wandregal | 2007

1979 born 2000 - 2001 studied of business-engineering at the TH Karlsruhe 2001 - 2007 studied of product design at the University of Art and Design Karlsruhe, Germany; Prof. Volker Albus, Prof. Werner Aisslinger, Prof. Hansjerg Maier-Aichen 2003 internship with Prof. Luigi Colani 2004 internship with Stephen Burks, New York 2005 internship with TODA, New York 2006 founding of the Matthias Ries Design Office, MRDO 2006 - 2007 studies at the Universita IUAV di Venezia, Italy; Prof. Paolo Lomazzi, Prof. Maja Bajevic

contact: mail@matthiasries.com