Design as a Third Culture of Knowledge

Cluster Co-Director Prof. Dr. Claudia Mareis, an expert in Design and Professor of Design and History of Knowledge at the Department of Cultural History and Theory at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, is holding a lecture series at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. The aim of the lectures is to critically explore the historical, cultural, and material aspects of Design as a third culture of knowledge and creativity, addressing contemporary challenges and future opportunities through interdisciplinary and innovative approaches.

Lecture Program

Monday, 10 February
»Design Research Otherwise: Activating past futures«
This session will focus on design research, including its historical genealogy, critical challenges, and prospective advancements.

Tuesday, 11 February
»Brainstorming Revisited: History of Creative Problem-Solving«
The session will address the rise of the creativity complex in the post-war period, discussing its historical genealogies and contemporary implications.

Wednesday, 12 February
»Matters of Activity: Toward a New Culture of the Material«
This session will present the interdisciplinary research of the Cluster, talk about the role of design, and delve into the contested politics of ›raw materials‹.