Presentation

House of Creatures: Curatorial team at Milan Design Week 2026

20. – 26. apr 2026 | Alcova | Milano

The curatorial project House of Creatures will be presented at Milan Design Week 2026, taking place from 20 to 26 April 2026.

BIO 29

The 29th Biennial of Design – BIO 29: Open Call for Designers

19. nov 2026 - 4. apr 2027

MAO is launching an international open call for designers within the BIO 29 Production Platform in collaboration with the Centre for Creativity.

BIO 29

Martina Muzi to Curate the 29th Biennial of Design Ljubljana

Nov 2026 - Apr 2027 | Ljubljana

The 29th Design Biennial will be curated by designer, curator and educator Martina Muzi.

Public Call Results

Selection of products for the Made in Slovenia 2025 Mark of Excellence

The expert jury has selected 31 products to receive the Made in Slovenia 2025 mark of excellence.

Online catalogue

Selection of Slovenian gifts Made in Slovenia

The Centre for Creativity presents an online catalogue of selected Slovenian gifts under the MADE IN SLOVENIA brand.

Open call

Educational and Mentoring Programme FASHION INCUBATOR

Application deadline: 16 January 2026

Slovenian fashion designers, apply for a four-month programme that opens the door to the international fashion world.

Recommended

The book Reclaiming Hope: Navigate (un)certainty, imagine better futures

The symposium and accompanying publication explore how imagination, solidarity, and collaboration can shape more just and sustainable futures.

Report

The symposium RECLAIMING HOPE

18 – 19 Sep 2025 | Design + Science Summer School 20 – 22 Sep 2025 | Nova Gorica

The symposium RECLAIMING HOPE: Navigating (Un)certainty, Imagining Better Futures took place in Nova Gorica on 18 and 19 September.

Made in Slovenia

Results of the open call for the online catalogue of Slovenian gifts under the Made in Slovenia brand

An expert jury has selected 50 products to complete the online catalogue of the Slovenian Gift Selection.

Public call

Selection of Slovenian Gifts MADE IN SLOVENIA 2025

Application deadline: 19. mar 2025

Center for Creativtiy launches another call for products that reflect Slovenia's values and characteristics.

Milano Design Week

Curatorial team for the Slovenian presentation at Milan Design Week 2025

7.–13. Apr 2025 | Alcova | Milan

MATERIAL BAR project will be presented at Milan Design Week 2025 from 7 to 13 April.

Workshop

Melting Workshop

29.1.2025 Alpe-Adria | 8.2.2025 MAO

The workshop is an interactive experience that combines the traditional craft of beekeeping with an exploration of design possibilities.

Launch of the 4th generation of The Competence Centre for Design Management

In its fourth edition, the project will focus on the challenges that prevent companies from expanding and implementing effective, cyclical innovation.

Survey

Next Gen Design: Fill out a survey and be part of a sustainable future

The project aims to encourage European countries to move towards a more circular economy and reduce the impact of climate change.

Catalogue launch

Online catalogue of the selection of Slovenian gifts

We present an online catalog of the selection of Slovenian gifts, under the unified brand Made in Slovenia, standing out for their design quality.

Recognition

The Quilted Blanket of life nominated for The European Prize for Applied Art

The Quilted Blanket of Life by Nina Vastl Štefe is nominated for the Maestria Award - European Prize for Applied Art (EPAA).

BIO28

BIO28: announcing Production Platform

BIO28 features a production platform developed with the Centre for Creativity, showcasing interdisciplinary teams mentored by renowned creatives.

Presentation

Fourteen teams successfully developed their brands as part of the Creative Incubator

3 oct 2024 | 14:00 | MAO, Ljubljana

Recognition for brands Lou and CO., Apeak, Little Otja, Stitchuation, Jugošik, FOLDS and Kaaita at this year's Creative Incubator.

Presentation

Creators developed their brands as part of the Creative Incubator

3 oct 2024 | 14:00 | MAO, Ljubljana

The third personalized edition of the Creative Incubator program will present selected creative brands at the Demo Day.

Exhibition

Slovenian creators presented at the Vienna Design Week

20.–29. sep 2024 | Vienna, Austria

Exhibitions Crafting Futures and "Water" presented Slovenian creators at the Vienna Design Week.