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. Appli- cants must have completed studies at an university of applied sciences or 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. Interdi- sciplinary project proposals are welcome. Language skills in German or English are required.

Number of Participants

Three scholarship holders will be selected each edition. Duos and collectives are accepted, however the stipend must be divided among the members of the collective.

Deadline

November 03, 2025 22:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 19, 2025 23:00 UTC

Duration

April 01, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Funding

• €1,000.00 material budget (one-time)
• €1,000.00 stipend (monthly)

Facilities

Co-Working, Desk Space, Fabrication Lab, Gallery, Shared Studio, Wood Shop

Housing

Guest House, Kitchen, Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Public Programs

Mentors, Open Studios, Workshops

Disciplines

Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Biotech, Cartoonist, Ceramics, Crafts & Trades, Design, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Media, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Jewelry, Makers, Mixed Reality, Research, Robotics, Video Games, Virtual Reality, Wearable Technology, Web Design, Web Development

Languages

English, German

Program Description

Designers in Residence” addresses to young designers working in the fields of jewellery, fashion, accessory, industrial and communication design as well as other design disciplines. Interdisciplinary project proposals are welcome. Three scholarship holders will be invited to the EMMA – Creative Center Pforzheim for a three–month working phase. Fully equipped workplaces in the workshops will be available for the scholarship holders use, as well as accommodation for the period of the scholarship. If required, the workshops of Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences can also be used. Each scholarship holder receives a monthly support and a reimbursement of the travel expenses for arrival and departure. The results of the work fellowship will then be presented in an exhibition at the EMMA – Creative Center Pforzheim.