EMMA – Creative Centre Pforzheim

Designers in Residence 2027

Deadline
02 November 2026
Application fee
FREE
For
Young international designers under 35 or recent graduates in jewellery, fashion, accessories, industrial or communication design

The town of Pforzheim invites young international designers for a three-month scholarship at EMMA Creative Centre, with workshop access, free accommodation and a monthly stipend. Residency runs 1 April – 30 June 2027.

Who can apply

  • Young international designers in jewellery, fashion, accessories, industrial, communication or other design disciplines
  • Completed studies at an art school or university
  • Not older than 35 OR graduated within the past two years
  • German or English language skills required
  • Interdisciplinary proposals welcome

What you get

  • Three scholarships total
  • Fully equipped workshop and coworking workplaces at EMMA Creative Center
  • Free accommodation for the three-month period
  • Access to Pforzheim University workshop facilities
  • €1,000 monthly support
  • Travel costs reimbursed
  • Materials allowance
  • Networking with jury and Pforzheim University professors
  • Final exhibition at EMMA Creative Center