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WDC-Campus: Dialogwerkstätten

water connects – Teilhabe durch Co-Design | Dialogwerkstatt

April 2026
22
We
11:00 – 20:00

WDC 2026

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Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Marina Wachs, students explore textile heritage, water management, and latest developments in international design education.

Traditional craftsmanship meets new materials and technologies; scenarios for sustainable fibers and water systems are developed, and international courses test participatory, AI-informed learning formats that contribute to the SDGs.

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