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Remix EcoDesign és un col·lectiu de dissenyadors i defensors de l'economia local i circular que proposa un nou paradigma productiu. Defensen la recollida i processament dels residus alimentaris, per reciclar-los en biomaterials, que a través de tècniques artesanals i de fabricació digital es plasmen en nous productes, serveis i projectes artístics sostenibles com a alternativa de […]
Fab Lab Barcelona presents an exhibition that will show how the productive character of Poblenou has been transformed during the decades and its existing potential to promote a more circular, inclusive and diverse economy. The exhibition will portray the evolution of Poblenou's tangible and intangible productive heritage. A set of photographic records, personal stories and […]
The Distributed Design Awards celebrate the creative, mind-shifting and responsible design responses to the post-industrial design paradigm. We recognize multidisciplinary, innovative and sustainable designs from Europe’s makers, designers and creatives. The awards are open to anyone working in the creative disciplines dealing with Design and Making: creative players, makers, designers, artists, architects, scientists, students and […]
Workshop to learn the key notions to project, plan and build design furniture in wood with personal seal and philosophy "Do It Yourself" (DIY). We propose the co-construction of a wooden design stool through the technologies and tools of digital fabrication, through two intensive manufacturing sessions led by the technologists of the Ateneu de Fabricación […]
Discover, explore and try out craft techniques with members of the Make Works Catalonia network, a local and global directory and community for makers, artisans, material suppliers and workshops with a mission to make local making and production accessible. This workshop will focus on the art of repair sewing and the visible mending by the […]
We increasingly perceive cities as sources of shared resources and knowledge. Among the varied elements that compose them, productive spaces play a fundamental role not only in the production of new materials and technologies, but also as dynamic spaces where people with different skills, talents and trajectories meet. From digital fabrication spaces, to creativity or […]
Discover, explore and test biomaterial creation techniques. In this session, the participants will get to know the Ateneu de Fabricació de Gràcia and an exploration will be made through sustainable materials, starting from organic waste as raw material to generate new bioplastics with textile behavior.
A meeting between networks of community networks supporting makers, makerspaces and hubs. Money can take a wide range of shapes, sizes and forms. We are meeting like-minded individuals to exchange knowledge and share the different mix of assets which are the social and natural capital that feeds the physical and financial capital of a community. […]
Speakers: Jessica Guy, Multidisciplinary Designer and Action Researcher, Fab Lab Barcelona Sally Bourdon, Action Researcher/Civic Ecology Expert, Fab Lab Barcelona Let’s re-imagine our food system. In this workshop, participants will explore how citizens, together with maker spaces, Fab Labs and Fab Cities, can support distributed, social food hubs. Using a future(s) design tool and supporting […]
Speaker: Jessica Guy, Multidisciplinary Designer and Action Researcher, Fab Lab Barcelona In order for emerging creative talents to boost their professionalization and career development, experience with industry and funding is crucial. In this discussion, panelists will showcase innovative funding mechanisms and training opportunities for creatives to enter new and emerging markets. The panel is hosted […]
With the arrival of the Industrial Revolution in Barcelona and its subsequent extension to the surrounding municipalities, in the mid-nineteenth century began to settle in the Mataró road, the current Pere IV street, the industrial network that decades later would come to be considered the most dense and important in the western Mediterranean. The guided […]
As part of the exhibition programme, the Rellisquín Festival is offering a special spring edition in Plaza de Can Ricart. Agenda: 7pm - Appetizers and music: DJ Memo-Lestas playing with records 9pm - Video screening In transition: El Poblenou Cursed: A Love Song to Sarajevo LOOP 10.30pm - Appetizers and music: DJ Memo-Lestas playing with […]
Discover, explore and try out craft techniques with members of the Make Works Catalonia network, a local and global directory and community for makers, artisans, material suppliers and workshops with a mission to make local making and production accessible. This workshop will focus on leather handicrafts by the hands of Fábio Zalla. Participants will be […]
Fantastic quimeras of the future
The third edition of the MDEFest, NO (-) BODY KNOWS - Fantastic quimeras of the future, will kick off on Wednesday the 14th of June, from 13:00 to 14:00 at Ca l’Alier. The MDEFest is non-profit festival celebrating the final projects of the Master in Design for Emergent Futures (MDEF) students with installations, parties, workshops […]
The CENTRINNO school has given way to two editions of Hackathon or marathon-quick problem-solving contest, demonstrating the potential of a collaborative, distributed and multidisciplinary approach connected to real problems in Poblenou. More than 1070 Vocational Training students from different high schools in Catalonia have already participated in the FP Challenge x CENTRINNO programme. Different teams […]
Introducing the Distributed Design Mentor Scheme, a dynamic initiative that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange within the creative community. This program brings together experienced mentors and aspiring designers, makers, and creatives, creating a platform for guidance, support, and professional development. Whether you are seeking guidance on project development, design strategies, or navigating the creative industry […]
A thought-provoking installation, embarking on a transformative exploration of our nervous system's health. We are visually materializing HRV responses to unlock the untapped potential within ourselves and design a future where balance, interconnectedness, and wellbeing reign supreme.
'Future Food Matters' is creating a circular economy with bio-materials from food waste. Our platform inspires and connects a global community to adopt sustainable approaches to waste management through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. The idea behind the workshop event is to initiate a guided sensory experience while being blindfolded. The aim of the workshop is to […]
Tile Making Workshop through physical interaction and digital fabrication.
Get ready to join the fantastic MOC Kick-Off party! This is the place where we’ll shamelessly create joyful moments and dream BIG about decolonial futures. This event is all about celebrating our shared vision, amplifying BIPOC voices, and embarking on a journey of collective healing and happiness. So gather your friends and family, and join […]
'Future Food Matters' is creating a circular economy with bio-materials from food waste. Our platform inspires and connects a global community to adopt sustainable approaches to waste management through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Engage in a conversation around the importance of exploring material futures, making biomaterials and the importance of designing for the future. Join us […]
Welcome to RhythmRun — an exploration of running, technology, and performance optimization. Our mission is to empower athletes and enthusiasts to unlock their full potential through biofeedback devices. By combining art, science, and real-time insights, we revolutionize training, improve techniques, and prevent injuries. Join us for an immersive experience at RhythmRun's event, where we dive […]
Join us at Future Cravings for the Opening of Garage Stories Barcelona, where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing Corpen Gin cocktail while immersing yourself in an installation that reflects the five zones of the ocean. Experience the challenges faced by our oceans due to microplastics, contemplate your personal connection to the water, […]
“more thAn I” - a collective storytelling. Come join our collaborative storytelling installation, bringing your own thoughts to guide the story. An AI-Language Model will ask the questions while you watch your answers being weaved into the story and projected in real time· Your imaginings will merge with the previous ones and the ones after, […]
Explore the hidden narratives of Barcelona's colonial history with the Museum of Colonization (MOC). The MOC Tour unveils the often unseen impact of colonization. Delve into the fantastic process of co-decolonizing history and gain insight into the profound effects it has had on marginalized communities in our present society. The tour is designed to set […]
Screen Printing Workshop through physical interaction and digital fabrication.
The Interspecies Tarot is a deck of cards for aligning with other living species. On June 22nd, we are gathering an intimate crowd of scientists, artists and designers around a collective reading. Together we will test the first iterations of the cards with carefully crafted questions and co-create Interspecies symbologies. Contact us if you think […]
Our Blueprint: Crafting Futures Together is a workshop that explores the future of fashion through repurposing and upcycling methods. As a community we will be transforming used clothes into vibrant new pieces through an indigo dyeing workshop. Participants can bring their own clothes, and we also have items collected from second hand centers. There will […]
Presentation 20:00 - 20:30 - Crafts in the Lab - upcycling explorations with open source tools. Facilitated Discussion 20:30 - 21:00 - Future Heirlooms - a look into the fiber content of our clothes and what we discard and we discuss how we can design a better future through what we wear. An indigo dye […]
Our planet isn't just blue, it's wet. And the water that makes it wet keeps us alive. It fills fruit and mushrooms, forests and oceans, birds and bacteria with life. We want to celebrate that. And we want to imagine a possible future in which water and life have returned to the cities in force. […]
We invite you to the Future Technologies for Sustainable Fashion final presentations. Funded by the European project Attract, led by CERN, multidisciplinary students from IED Barcelona and IAAC / FabLAb Barcelona have worked together to explore how the use of emerging and disruptive technologies could reverse the environmental impact that the fashion system has on the […]
