ECAL TALENT DAYS 2024,26.06.2024,ECAL, Renens Dedicated to young graduates and professionals alike, the “ECAL Talent Days” program aims to build bridges between training and working life by offering the opportunity to forge links. This annual event, reserved for professionals, presents the latest diploma projects from ECAL s Bachelor s and Master s departments, in Fine Arts, Cinema, Industrial Design, Graphic & Type Design, Media & Interaction Design and Photography. It gives young talents the opportunity to present their recent diploma projects, and professionals from all backgrounds the chance to discover the skills of tomorrow s creative talents.DATES & SCHEDULEWednesday, June 26, 2024 From 1:00 pm Access to exhibitions and meeting with graduates From 5:00 pm Aperitif and networkingVENUEECAL Av. du Temple 5 1020 RenensREGISTRATIONRegistrations are now closed.CONTACTStalentdays@ecal.ch
I as an Island Like Robinson Crusoe scavenged the wrecked ship for materials to build his home, First Year Master Product Design students, guided by Chris Kabel, were invited to delve into the flotsam of their creative minds for this open workshop. The workshop began with collecting, organizing, and analyzing creative flotsam and jetsam to create a self-portrait as a designer. Unrealized projects, obsessions and fascinations, irritations, vague dreams, (bad) jokes, and ideas too weird to talk about—all these resided within a designer s mind. Beginnings already existed: inspiring photos on phones, inviting materials, first ideas hastily scribbled down, quick sketches on paper, half-baked assemblages, or flimsy maquettes. These fragments and particles were analyzed to discover the kind of designer each participant was, extracting a direction for development during the week. This process of analysis, ideation, and translation, including the ‘end result, became visible as an island, shaped and populated by each individual s design process. It featured fragile beginnings, iterations, and the choices made along the way, culminating in a final conclusion shaped by material samples, shape research, 3D sketches, the development of a mechanism, a campaign, a film scenario, or whatever else was distilled from the initial flotsam.
ECAL MASTERCLASS- JESSICA HAUSNER,21.06.2024,IKEA Auditorium, ECAL ECAL s Cinema department welcomes filmmaker Jessica Hausner for a lecture moderated by Paolo Moretti, head of the Bachelor & Master Cinéma program. Jessica Hausner is an Austrian director, screenwriter and producer. She studied film at the Vienna Film Academy, where she made her first short films: Flora (1996), which won a prize at the Locarno Film Festival, and Inter-View (1999). Her first feature film, Lovely Rita (2000), won her international acclaim after being nominated in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2009, his film Lourdes was selected for the Venice Film Festival and won an acting prize thanks to the performance of Sylvie Testud. In 2014, she returned to Cannes with Amour fou in the Un certain regard selection, then rejoined the Festival s Official Selection with Little Joe in 2019 (Best Actress Prize awarded to the film s lead actress, Emily Beecham), and Club Zero in 2023. Co-founder of production company Coop99, she has produced internationally successful films such as Maren Ade s Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated Toni Erdmann (2016), and Valeska Grisebach s Western (2017), selected at the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. In 2024, Jessica Hausner was named president of the jury at the 77th Locarno Film Festival.DATES & SCHEDULE21.06.2024 4pm Free entryVENUEIKEA Auditorium, ECAL
ECAL AT LAUSANNE JARDINS,15.06–05.10.2024,Lausanne To mark Lausanne Jardins 2024, ECAL s Bachelor Industrial Design is presenting two projects designed to make the most of the shores of Lake Geneva. MIRADOR by Victoria Guffroy et Noé Chassot Mirador is a giant watery playground on the shore of Lake Geneva. Three stainless steel water cannons, arranged in a triangle, pump water from the lake and spray it over long distances, providing both fun and relief from the summer heat. Once the cannon is full, simply press the handle to propel the water in the desired direction. Fire away! PIERROT by Charlotte Dubois Pierrot—a homophone of the French words “pierre” (rock) and “eau” (water)—evokes two characteristic features of the shore of Lake Geneva. These rocky outcrops are punctuated by platforms of different sizes, small ones for crossing and large ones for relaxing on, allowing bathers to reach the lake while protecting the delicate and rare ecosystems that surround them. These platforms, constructed from wood and wire mesh filled with pebbles, hug the shape of the rocks and provide a new habitat for biodiversity to flourish. Here, the wire mesh—a popular architectural feature—holds large quantities of rocks, exploiting the weight, shape and other characteristics of this natural, locally available material.TEACHERVENUEPromenade de Vidy 7 1007 LausanneSTUDENTSMirador: Victoria Guffroy , Noé Chassot Pierrot: Charlotte DuboisDATES & SCHEDULE15.06-05.10.2024WEBSITElausannejardins.chPARTNERSMirador: Metal-System Diserens Sàrl Pierrot: Ateliers de menuiserie - Ville de Lausanne, Centre de formation C-FOR!
Service Design - 2024 During the Service Design course, the 3rd year of the Graphic Design, Photography and Media & Interaction Design bachelors had to create multi-media projects. A collaboration of the Visual Communication department which had as subject the SDGs (*Sustainable Development Goals). The theme was called "For a good cause, make the SDGs a reality" and its objective was to allow students to develop a cause that is close to their hearts. Each project consists of at least two different media, one primary and one secondary. These projects could take any form that the students deemed relevant, be it a website, editions, posters, a video sequence or virtual reality. The SDGs are meant to be achieved globally by all United Nations member states by 2030. This entails all states equally playing their part in seeking common solutions to the world s urgent challenges. Switzerland is also obligated to implement these goals at the national level. Furthermore, incentives must be created to encourage non-governmental actors to increasingly contribute to sustainable development.The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with their 169 targets, constitute the core of the Agenda 2030. They integrate the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development and, for the first time, place poverty eradication and sustainable development on the same agenda.Your Email s Carbon Footprint Poster & Website This project comprises a website that explores various aspects of the carbon footprint of emails and the different ways in which they contribute to CO2 emissions. To make this information more accessible, the carbon footprint figures of emails are illustrated using concrete and familiar examples for the general public, such as kilometers driven by cars or the energy consumption of household appliances. In order to raise awareness among a broad audience, we have introduced a mascot named Bob, who serves as a guide through this information. Posters summarize the three main elements of the site: the CO2 emissions from emails, solutions to reduce this footprint, and an introduction to Bob. They encourage the public to visit the website to learn more. By , & SHIEn Website & Moving Poster Our project aims to raise awareness among 18-24 year olds about the social and environmental issues of ultra fast fashion, focusing specifically on the case of the giant SHEIN. The idea is to dissect each step of the ordering process by revealing behind-the-scenes aspects through an interactive experience that incorporates social media codes. By , & back to Newspaper & Video We have created a project aimed at promoting sustainable cosmetics. This project highlights the adoption of solid cosmetics in a zero waste approach. It raises awareness and informs about an effective and simple alternative, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing sustainable solutions that are respectful of both people and the environment. By , & Antracite Edition & video Our project aims to raise awareness among the public about the dangers of light pollution for the survival of nocturnal insects and its impact on Swiss biodiversity. The edition combines scientific popularization with photographs illustrating the impact of light, blending the poetic with the alarming. The teaser immerses the viewer in a first-person perspective, experiencing life as an insect, to demonstrate the direct effects of this invasive light and to evoke empathy among the audience. Award-winning project at the USM Design Grant competition By , & 2030CHF Magazines & instagram We have launched a magazine called 2030CHF, with an annual publication every year until 2030. This magazine examines Switzerland from a new and impartial perspective, inviting everyone to ask themselves: "Will we achieve our goals by 2030?" By , & Tue la·e consomateur·ice en toi ! Fanzine & Website We have created a fanzine and a website to inform about the capitalist logic of over-responsibilizing individuals. This project aims to provide keys to understanding the consumer condition and to encourage breaking this status by becoming agents of change, disseminating content, and taking action. By , & ECOVILLE Video game & Website The project ECOVILLE takes the form of a downloadable computer video game. Interactive and fun, it is designed to raise awareness among the younger generation about the importance of preserving urban flora and fauna. The main objective is to provide children with simple ecological solutions that they can easily implement. By sharing their newfound knowledge with their parents, children become ambassadors for environmental conservation. The game also helps to develop their autonomy and critical thinking through its various stages and challenges. By , & bits & peels Book & instagram The project consists of an educational edition in the form of a cookbook, inspired by grandmother s recipes, highlighting various foods, their types, and different ways to transform their waste. These transformation methods are categorized into several categories: cosmetics, maintenance, cooking, and gardening. The edition is accompanied by Instagram posts focused on seasonal fruits and vegetables, offering tips for effectively recycling these foods. By , &
EXECAL Residences at La Becque - Summer 2024 ECAL graduates Hanna Rocherau and Hugo Hectus are the winners of the EXECAL residencies at La Becque for summer 2024. The EXECAL Residence at La Becque initiative aims at fostering research projects and promoting excellence in art and design education. Each summer, it offers two ECAL alumni the opportunity to each participate in a four-week residency to develop a project while benefiting from an exceptional setting and infrastructure. Following a call, two winners have been selected to benefit from a residency on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the majestic setting of La Becque, during summer 2024. July 2024 Hugo Hectus graduated from ECAL in 2021 with a Bachelor Graphic Design. Through his artistic work and his research into "solid poetry", he explores a unique visual language combining art, design and the misappropriation of traditional communication codes. September 2024 Hanna Rochereau graduated from ECAL in 2020 with a Master Fine Arts. She is an active artist in Marseille, co-founder of the artist-run space Hasch, and has taken part in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Europe.
Layback at Swiss Design Awards 2024,11–16.06.2024,Basel Bachelor Industrial Design offers with Layback a space that is both enchanting and soothing, as part of the excitement of the Swiss Design Awards 2024. Designed by two ECAL Bachelor Industrial Design students, Layback is an installation made from old hot-air balloon textiles from Château d Oex, the hot-air balloon capital of Switzerland. This unique creation offers a peaceful retreat during the hustle and bustle of Art Basel. Visitors are enveloped in a tranquil environment that invites them to reflect on their experience of visiting art and design exhibitions. Switzerland s leading national design competition, the Swiss Design Awards are organised every year by the Federal Office of Culture.TEACHERVENUESwiss Design Awards Hall 1.1, Messe BaselSTUDENTS , DATES & SCHEDULE11-16.06.2024WEBSITEswissdesignawards.ch
6 ECAL GRADUATES WINNERS OF THE SWISS DESIGN AWARDS 2024 ECAL was once again strongly represented at the Swiss Design Awards in 2024: 6 of the 16 finalists were successful. SWISS DESIGN AWARDS 2024 16 finalists 6 winners Design Research Robin Luginbühl – BA Industrial Design Graphic Design Sylvan Lanz – BA Graphic Design Niki Paltenghi – BA Visual Communication ROZITA - Pauline Piguet – BA Graphic Design Product Design Beat Baumgartner – MA Product Design Anthony Guex – MA Product Design Yohanna Rieckhoff – MA Product Design Media and Interaction Design Studio Harris-Blondmann - Harry Bloch – BA Visual Communication Elina Crespi – BA Media & Interaction Design Valerio Spoletini - Encor Studio – BA Media & Interaction Design Mediation and Scenography Palais - Denis Roueche & Prune Simon-Vermot – MA & BA Fine Arts Photography taje - Mahalia Taje Giotto – MA Photography Johanna Hullár – MA Photography Romain Mader – BA Photography Maya Rochat – BA Photography LAYBACK - ECAL s enchanting installation Every year, the exhibition is an unmissable event in the Swiss design calendar. In the international context of Art Basel and Design Miami/Basel, the Federal Office of Culture shows current Swiss design work in all its facets. In addition, as part of the effervescence of the Swiss Design Awards exhibitions, ECAL is presenting Layback, an enchanting and soothing space created by two Bachelor Industrial Design students.VENUESwiss Design Awards Hall 1.1, Messe BaselDATES & SCHEDULE11-16.06.2024WEBSITEswissdesignawards.ch
DESIGN DAYS 2024,06–09.06.2024,La Rasude, Lausanne ECAL presents its recent collaborations with FREITAG and Horgenglarus at Design Days 2024 ECAL x Horgenglarus x senior-lab In collaboration with Horgenglarus and the senior-lab, the ECAL is presenting an original work by students in the Product Design Master s programme, which brings together a range of wooden objects that meet the needs of elderly users, far from the stereotypes usually associated with this category. It shows how design can help an ageing population to meet its needs with greater freedom and joy.ECAL x FREITAG Access over Ownership exhibition focuses on having access to goods versus owning and maintaining them. The Zurich-based brand has come together with ECAL Bachelor students in Industrial Design, under the guidance of designer Christophe Guberan, to create a series of upcycled, practical, and enjoyable objects to borrow that embrace those values of sharing and community by encouraging the joy of collective ownership. AIRTUBE, an inflatable sofa made from used tractor inner tubes and seatbelts, can be seen at the FREITAG Store in Lausanne.DATES & SCHEDULE06–09.06.2024 Thursday 6pm-10pm Friday 12pm-8pm Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 10am-6pm Ticket officeVENUEDesign Days La Rasude Pl. de la Gare 1, 1003 Lausanne Projet Airtube - ECAL x FREITAG F-STORE Lausanne Rue Neuve 6, 1003 Lausanne Th-Fri 10am-6.30pm / Sat 9.30am-6pmWEBSITEdesigndays.ch
SYNC SCREEN For a week, the first-year visual communications students worked on an installation consisting of 15 screens, accompanied by a 360° sound system developed by EPFL+ECAL Lab. This chandelier, five metres in diameter and suspended from a height of three metres, served as a support for their experiments. Using music specially composed and spatialised for the occasion, the students explored the dynamics of sound both visually and in movement. SPEAKERS, , ASSISTANTS, COORDINATIONMUSICDEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY, , , RESPONSIBLE
ECAL MASTERCLASS - Diego Marcon,04.06.2024,Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL Diego Marcon in conversation with Stéphanie Moisdon, head of the Visual Arts Master s program, and Paolo Moretti, head of the Bachelor & Master Cinema program at ECAL. Born in Busto Arsizio (IT) in 1985, Diego Marcon is an artist who works primarily with the moving image. His works - films, videos and installations - combine theoretical and structural approaches to filmmaking with more sentimental motifs from popular film genres. He has had solo and group exhibitions worldwide, including at Kunstverein in Hamburg, Kunsthalle Basel, Centro Pecci in Prato, Sadie Coles HQ in London, the Venice Art Biennale and the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore. His films have been screened at international festivals in Cannes, Rotterdam, Vienna and London.DATES & SCHEDULE04.06.2024 5:30pm Free entryVENUELeenaards Auditorium, ECAL
ECAL X HORGENGLARUS The Future is... Older Who will we be? What will we need? How will we live? What will design offer? “Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world s population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%.” — World Health Organization Led by Tutor Sam Hecht and completed by first-year students of ECAL Master Product Design with input from the senior-lab, this project presents a range of objects designed for Horgenglarus that cater to the growing population of elderly users. The aim of these objects is to challenge the stereotypes associated with this frequently medicalised category, while leveraging Horgenglarus s extensive expertise in wood-based craftsmanship.
BY HAND Even if it seems that digital is taking over analog, there s still an interest and need for us as humans to have a physical connection to our daily tools. So many designers swear by their drawing routine and real-life experimentation still plays a important role in our practices. Under the guidance of Friederike Daumiller students took the challenge to design their own interpretations of hand writing and hand drawing instruments always referring to their hands-on tests and experience.
Figure Libre Figure libre is an industrial design project that empowers students to explore topics of their choice. This semester, guided by Elric Petit, students developed their personal projects inspired by articles from specialized newspapers or magazines. The objective is to create projects with the potential to seamlessly integrate in our contemporary society and its economy, leveraging their personal affinities and interests to enhance their work.
ECAL×JEAN PAUL GAULTIER: UNDER YOUR SMELL,31.05–08.09.2024,Saatchi Gallery, London As major exhibition of the Saatchi Gallery s 2024 summer season, Beyond Fashion showcases the work of acclaimed fashion photographers from around the world, including the installation Under Your Smell ECAL x Jean Paul Gaultier. DATES & SCHEDULEFrom 31 May to 8 September 2024 Monday-Sunday, 10am-6pm VENUESaatchi Gallery Duke of York s HQ, King s Road, London, SW3 4RY STUDENTSDominique Bartels, Julie Corday, Diego Fellmann, Florian Hilt, Samara Krähenbühl, Angèle Marignac-Serra, Lisa Mazenauer, Marvin Merkel, Inès Mermoud, Basil Pérot, Yolane Rais, Camille Spiller, Gwendoline Albasini, Tony Altermatt, Matteo Angelé, Laure Brandford Griffith, Noa Chevalley, Sara De Brito Faustino, Yann Difford, Jessica Dreier, Valerie Geissbühler, Eloïse Genoud, Ulises Lozano, Louis Victorin Michel , Yan Miranda , Lea Sblandano, Samuel Spreyz, Gaétan Uldry, Antoine Woeffray UNDER THE DIRECTION OFFlorence Tétier - creative director Jean Paul Gaultier Nicolas Coulomb - photographer and consultant Novembre Global HEAD OF PROGRAMMEASSISTANTSSara De Brito Faustino , Angèle Marignac-Serra , Antoine Martin , Gaétan UldryWEBSITEsaatchigallery.comCOORDINATIONCalypso Mahieu Under the guidance of Florence Tétier (Creative Director of the brand) and Nicolas Coulomb (Photographer, Consultant for Novembre Magazine), the students of ECAL Bachelor Photography visually reinterpreted Jean Paul Gaultier s “perfume,” and sublimated into an anthem for gender diversity and a new definition of beauty. Starting at the Jean Paul Gaultier HQ in Paris (2022), the exhibition toured to Art Basel Miami Beach (2022) and Photo Elysée in Lausanne (2023) before finally being presented in 2024 at the Saatchi Gallery in London and in parallel at Gallery X by Parco in Tokyo. Under Your Smell is presented as part of the Beyond Fashion exhibition—curated by Nathalie Herschdorfer, Director of Photo Elysée in Lausanne—which brings together the works of acclaimed fashion photographers from across the globe (Nick Knight, Peter Lindbergh, Viviane Sassen,...) and next generation of talent. The exhibition tells the story of how fashion photography has become more than a commercial device, and has evolved into an art form in its own right.