OPEN CALL “FRAKTA – More than a Bag”
OPEN CALL “FRAKTA – More than a Bag”
IKEA and VIENNA DESIGN WEEK invite young designers to rethink FRAKTA bag. Not only as a means of transport, but as a flexible tool for order, structure and new uses in everyday life.
Selected projects should demonstrate within the framework of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK how design can redefine order beyond conventional storage solutions. The submissions engage creatively with the FRAKTA bag, open up new perspectives on organising, and address different visitor groups. Ideally, the concepts invite interaction and make order tangible as something dynamic, personal or playful.
The call is looking for ideas that show how FRAKTA can be:
- transformed, expanded or combined
- applied in different contexts: home, office, studio, basement, balcony or public space
- used to make order emotionally, intuitively or playfully accessible
- developed with sustainability, reuse and longevity in mind
The call is not looking for:
- FRAKTA fashion pieces (clothing, bags, etc.)
- decorative alterations of the bag (painting, sticking, etc.)
Emerging artists, designers and architects — as individuals or groups — can apply for this collaboration. One winning project will be selected and realised as part of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK. In addition, 10 further submissions will be nominated by the jury and presented on site as concepts.
For the winning project, a production budget of up to €2,000 (incl. VAT) is available. The winner receives a prize of €5,000. The 10 nominees will each receive €500.
Application deadline is June 7, 2026, 23:50.
