Short Description
“Designers in Residence” is directed to designers in the areas of jewellery, fashion, accessory, industrial and communication design, as well as other design disciplines. Interdisciplinary project proposals are welcome. In total, there will be three scholarships; the three best applications will be considered. Scholarship holders will stay in Pforzheim from April 1 until June 30 2026.
Eligibility
The scholarship program is directed towards young international designers in the areas of jewellery, fashion, accessories, industrial and communication design as well as other design disciplines. Applicants must have completed studies at a university of applied sciences or a university, must either not be older than 35 years or must have completed their studies not longer than two years ago. To apply, a proposal for a project that can be implemented during the scholarship must be submitted. Interdisciplinary project proposals are welcome. Language skills in German or English are required.
Submission Requirements
- Curriculum vitae, including details of previous grants, awards,and prizes
- proof of final degree
- Work samples: products/models, photographs or other pictures of the design work (folder, catalogue)
- Project outline
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
In total there will be three scholarships. Of all applications, the three best will be considered. The scholarship includes use of fully equipped workshop and coworking workplaces in the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim and free accommodation for the period of three months. As required, it will also be possible to use the workshop facilities of the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences. In addition, each scholarship holder will receive a monthly support of 1,000 euros together with travel costs for the journey from and back to home. A special allowance will be made available for material costs. During the scholarship, there is the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with the jury and professors at Pforzheim University.
The results of the scholarship will be presented in an exhibition at the EMMA Creative Center in Pforzheim. Those accepting the scholarship are required to be in residence. The scholarship holder may only be absent for a maximum of 10 days.
The period of residence in Pforzheim is from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 3 November 2025
Website Link: https://veranstaltungen.emma-pf.de/en/events/designers-in-residence-2026/
