Design Talk: AI - New perspectives for creatives

Between exchange, inspiration and appropriation

Cultural appropriation in design is a sensitive and much-discussed topic that has been the subject of controversy in the media and communities for some time now. Adidas' "Oaxaca Slip-on" sandal has recently reignited the debate. The fact that politicians are now also speaking out shows that this is not just about the design of sandals, but also about complex historical contexts and social power relations.

In our Design Talk, we want to shed light on the historical background and current developments from different perspectives. Our speakers - Beatrace Angut Oola from "Fashion Africa Now" and the design duo Valeria Schriber and Niklas Wolf with their project "uprooted" - will kick things off. Afterwards, the speakers will come together in a panel, discuss and enter into dialogue with the audience:

• What are the historical backgrounds and mechanisms of cultural appropriation?
• How do they affect design and design processes?
• How do we recognise postcolonial patterns - and how can we break up these structures?