designers in residence kortrijk 2025 – metamorphosis

Designregio Kortrijk and ABBY Kortrijk, new museum for visual art are joining forces and invite designers and artists to participate in Designers in Residence Kortrijk 2025, with the theme ‘Metamorphosis’.

Metamorphosis is at the heart of how we reinterpret and rediscover materials, concepts, and identities. Ceramics, as an ancient craft and art form, is a prime medium of transformation: from soft, malleable clay to a hard, durable material. This process mirrors profound social and ecological transformations. How can ceramics help us understand and express change? How can the medium reflect contemporary issues around identity, sustainability, and technology?

The residency runs from 5 September to 5 December 2025, immersing residents in an intensive design research journey in Kortrijk (Belgium), inspired by the region’s rich ceramics tradition. The results of the residency will be showcased at the Metamorphosis exhibition at Abby from 3 April to 16 August 2026.