Designregio Kortrijk and ABBY Kortrijk, new museum for visual art are joining forces and invite designers and artists to participate in Designers in Residence Kortrijk 2025, with the theme “Metamorphosis”.
Designregio Kortrijk invites three talented designers to work as Designers in Residence on the theme Metamorphosis.
The residency runs from Friday, September 5 to Friday, December 5, 2025, immersing you in an intensive design research journey in Kortrijk, inspired by the region’s rich ceramics tradition and its transformative power.
The results of the residency will be showcased at the Metamorphosis exhibition at Abby from April 3, 2026, to August 16, 2026.
The residency offers:
- Travel reimbursement
- Accommodation
- Fee
- Access to Budalab Open Makerspace and workshop space
- Expert and practical support from Designregio Kortrijk & Abby Kortrijk
You are eligible if:
- You have recently graduated (minimum level: Master’s or equivalent experience)
- You are a team player
- You have manual skills (conceptual, craftsmanship, production, fabrication)
Theme: Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is at the heart of how we reinterpret and rediscover materials, concepts, and identities. Ceramics, as an ancient craft and art form, is a prime medium of transformation: from soft, malleable clay to a hard, durable material. This process mirrors profound social and ecological transformations. How can ceramics help us understand and express change? How can the medium reflect contemporary issues around identity, sustainability, and technology?
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C O N T A C T
E: lise@designregio-kortrijk.be
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