Conflict
& Design
- the 7th edition of the Design Triennial in Flanders -
shows how designers approach conflict situations and the
impact their designs can have within our society. The
exhibition provides food for thought about how, in the
(near) future, we will be obliged to interact with each
other and manage our natural resources in fundamentally
different ways.
In
over 60 design concepts, processes, projects and
objects, the participating designers provide solutions
for all manner of conflicts, from social conflicts
between people to conflicts with nature, or for conflict
situations resulting from economic situations or from
the breakdown of society due to war, disasters, etc.
Their goal: to create a better dwelling, working and
living climate.
Therefore,
design in this triennial not only refers to objects: it
also includes services, social models, all manner of
communication, and numerous other, intangible or
tangible processes. The triennial is being curated by
Kurt Vanbelleghem.
Namahn is represented at the triennial with three pieces:
- Our
social design project with Roma children from our
neighbourhood: “Designing a learning service for
marginalised children”
- A
social design project called “BAM!” for a shopping
district in Aalst
- A
service design project for the social services of the
city of Antwerp relating to social isolation of the
elderly
Full
information can be found on the Conflict
& Design website.
If
you would like to attend the
opening events, please register
here.