An Evening at the Intersection of Sustainability and Design
5 – 7 P.M.
Quartier Nord
Room 1.51B
Martin-Kremmer-St. 21
45327 Essen
On 27 November 2024, we held our first event as part of the SBYD Entrepreneurship Initiative. Over drinks and snacks, two young companies shared their experiences of starting their own businesses.
Studio Tegel is a design studio and carpentry workshop focusing on circular construction – reusing materials and designing modular, demountable furniture. Open Funk tackles the issue of electronic waste, having developed re:Mix, an open-source blender compatible with standard screw-top jars.
In two keynote talks, the companies explored how they integrate design and sustainability, the conflicts and challenges that arise, and their strategies for navigating the complexities of starting and running a business. The evening provided valuable insights for aspiring designers aiming to develop their own sustainable ventures.
A big thank you to Lisa Templiner and Thorsten Klein of Studio Tegel, as well as Paul Anca and Ken Rostand of Open Funk, for their inspiring contributions, and to the students for their lively participation!