Productdesign Masterclass Industrial Crafts with Johanna Seelemann

Using the steel industry in Genk as a case study, we’ll ask: Can the knowledge and work of steel producers still be considered “craft”? What chain of actions is set in motion from design to execution? During this masterclass, we will analyze the past of the steel industry and transform these insights into possible futures.

In addition to inspiring sessions on campus, we will visit two renowned steel companies in Genk: Aperam, a stainless steel producer, and Provan, an innovative metalworking company. These site visits offer valuable insights that enrich the dialogues and conceptual research during the masterclass.

Johanna Seelemann, a renowned designer and researcher, will guide this masterclass. Her work focuses on the intersection of design, materials, and the social and ecological implications of industrial processes.