Design Signals is a long-term program initiated by FABER and curated by Martina Muzi, investigating the deep links between contemporary design, industry, and technology, starting from Timișoara’s evolving industrial landscape. The program is based on research situated within the production and academic ecosystem of Romania's second most important industrial city and involves designers, researchers, institutions, and creative networks, both international and local, in an ongoing dialogue about contemporary social and environmental challenges.
Each year, Design Signals examines a strategic industrial sector in Timișoara. Following its focus on automotive (2023), textiles (2024), and chemicals (2025), the program is set to explore agriculture (2026) and construction (2027). The initiative builds on insights from exhibitions and workshops, turning them into tangible products, innovative services, and public policies through long-term partnerships.
