Within the framework of its Autumn 2023 Design Work Grants, Pro Helvetia has selected fourteen projects for concept development, prototype development, production or project extension funding
Here’s what the jury said about the Autumn 2023 edition:
“Although we are facing uncertain times in which less designers might be coming up with new ideas or risking their business, the jury really admires the ones that have been supported, with commitment and drive, taking the core of the mission with mindfulness towards the impact of design on the world. The experts were pleased to see responsible and transformative design solutions. There is a need for good creative solutions and innovative proposals have a good chance to be funded. Therefore, the jury wants to encourage young creatives to do the hard work of putting a high-quality application together, in terms of content, visuals, proof of concept and marketing strategies. The selected projects reflect design with intent and positive impact, tackling environmental and societal injustices.”
Supported projects
Concept development funding
- Alexander Khan, «LATX-Materialcompendium»
- Vera Roggli,«From Garden To Carpet»
- Jeanne Blatter, «circular sofa mo»
- Research & Design Lab Cerca, «Kreislaufoase // Circular Oasis»
Prototype development funding
- Agnes Murmann, «Weave on»
- Tati Things, «TATI things»
- Loopi, «Eliminating waste – Prototyping a circular economy stroller»
- Yohanna Rieckhof, «Re- club»
- Estelle Bourdet, «La Cordée»
Production funding
- Benno Reichard, «RESLIDES.The future of sandals»
- Aki sàrl, «AKI»
Project extension funding
- SAPAYOL, «PR and marketing measures for the launch of the first leather jacket collection»
- Sébastien El Idrissi, «SEIS & CDA»
- Yan Jiang, «Comprehensive brand Identity refinement»
Design Work Grants
The next Design Work Grants open on 1 January 2024. Please apply by 1 March.
