From – To is the collective outcome of a pedagogical workshop, part of the Young Matters program. It consists of letters written by students, addressed to the city of Timișoara-its neighborhoods, citizens, and passersby. These letters, presented as image essays, use Google Street View to capture past scenes, inviting reflections on future possibilities. They were later translated into virtual worlds, using 3D scans captured across the city, continuing the exploration of what Timișoara could become.
”Young Matters” is the pedagogical component of ”Design Signals” aiming to bridge the design discipline with local ecosystems, including academia. It encourages students to experiment with innovative design approaches by participating in a collaborative learning environment that merges academic knowledge with hands-on experience. Through this program, students gain valuable insights, build interdisciplinary networks, and contribute to the broader conversation on sustainable design and innovation in Romania, with a link to the evolving textiles industry. This year, an open call invited students from Timisoara universities to submit their study-related projects. Selected participants then joined a day-long Ideathon during which students and tutor teams were formed. Over a week-long intensive workshop three expert tutors provided guidance to further develop the projects.
From: Ioana Alexandra Floarea
To: An anonymous guy
Date: 03.10.2024
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From: Andra Petrica
To: Some neighbours
Date: 03.101.2024
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From: Cristina-Elena Gataian
To: „A passersby”
Date: 03.10.2024
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From: Diana Hutuleac and Anthony-Charbel Esber
To: The city of Timișoara
Date: 03.10.2024
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From: Evelina Tanasie
To: The able society
Date: 03.10.2024
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From: Raul Miculas
To: The the citizens of Timișoara
Date: 03.10.2024
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Tutors
Bianca Schick, Connor Cook, Domitille Debret
Students
Raul Miculaș / Alexandra Floarea / Evelina Elena Tănasie / Diana Huțuleac / Anthony-Charbel Esber / Andra Petrică / Cristina-Elena Gătăianțu