Sonderausstellung: Fun Design - Circular Design

In the organizer's words:

Fun Design

You can argue about humor. And what fun design is, of course. One thing is certain: there are a large number of products that have been designed with the intention of appealing emotionally to buyers. They can be described as funny, original, ironic or playful, but can also be seen as provocative, kitschy, offensive or tasteless. Fun design has experienced a boom in recent decades, with Italian companies in particular making a name for themselves in this area. We try to give an overview, ask how fun design actually 'works' and take a look back at the history of design. It turns out that fun design has many historical predecessors, some of which are still inspiring today. And: fun design can also be sustainable!

Circular design

Design and sustainability? Until recently, this was still a niche topic. Furniture and interior design was strangely unimpressed by the real problems of the world. At the same time, it also contributes - especially through fast furniture - to the waste of resources, environmental damage and climate change. In the meantime, political guidelines, critical questions from users and often also inner conviction have set a lot in motion. The exhibition focuses on how renowned design companies, especially from Lower Saxony, are dealing with the complex challenges of developing a circular design. It also presents promising solutions from designers, students and scientists that point the way to sustainable and future-proof design.

The double exhibition was created with the help of numerous cooperation partners. It is supported professionally and financially by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), Osnabrück, and sponsored by the Lower Saxony Foundation.

A diverse supporting program complements the exhibition.

Price information:

Museum admission: 5 € Reduced: 4 €