Silesian Thing 2019 Exhibition in Dobroteka
The "Silesian Thing 2019" exhibition at Dobroteka.
Organized by Cieszyn Castle, the Silesian Thing is the only design competition that promotes locality, in line with the "think globally, act locally" idea. Fifteen editions of the competition have shown that design allows for quick adaptation to changes, and the products participating in the competition are distinguished by good ideas, quality, and the effectiveness of their implementation. This unique competition recognizes the courage to think outside the box and the readiness to seek solutions that improve the quality of everyday life. The awarded and distinguished projects are excellent evidence of awareness and pride in local resources, as well as a confirmation of the highest quality and a certificate of care for people – viewers, users, residents.
The competition jury includes: Prof. Czesława Frejlich (lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow), Ewa Gołębiewska (director of Cieszyn Castle), Magdalena Dobruk (Association of Graphic Designers, Podpunkt studio, Superskrypt agency), Dr. Daniel Zieliński (Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, president of the Association of Industrial Designers), Marcin Piotrowski (head of the Service and Experience Design Department at Play), Dr. hab. Marcel Bencik (vice-rector of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava), Barbara Szafir (Department of Regional Development, Marshal's Office of the Silesian Voivodeship), Rafał Kost (iDEAL Consulting Katowice).
As Ewa Gołębiowska, director of Cieszyn Castle, says, "The 15th edition of the Silesian Thing Competition took place during the unique time of the pandemic, which brought a revision of what we had previously considered certain and unchangeable." However, she assures that the competition jury consistently expected innovative solutions, and the project itself should also take into account the challenges of sustainable development and address user needs.
Therefore, the jury's choice is not surprising, as they declared the hospital furniture system for newborns, from Formed, as the winner. In the "graphic design" category, the visual information system for The Software House in Gliwice won. In the "exhibition design" category, the project located on the Polish-Czech border – Open Air Museum Cieszyn. Český Těšín – won.
Many projects participating in the 15th edition of the Silesian Thing Competition can be seen at the exhibition, which we will host in the Exhibition Gallery at Dobroteka until April 23.
We invite you during the opening hours of the facility: Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday and shopping Sunday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
