WORLD HABITAT DAYS 2026
Adequate Housing For All
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Adequate Housing for All
1 October – 31 October 2026
This October, the Faculty of Design will once again open its doors to Urban October, an international month dedicated to design, cities, communities, public space, housing, sustainability and the many questions that shape the way we live together.
At the Faculty of Design, Urban October is much more than a programme of events. It is a space for learning, meeting, questioning, creating and connecting. Throughout the month, our students will have the opportunity to take part in lectures, workshops, design talks, exhibitions, conferences and guided visits that connect different fields of design — from interior design, visual communications and fashion, to textiles, design management, sustainable development and the wider culture of living.
During October, we will also mark World Habitat Day, an important international observance dedicated to the future of cities and the fundamental right to adequate shelter. At the Faculty of Design, World Habitat Day will be celebrated through lectures, discussions, exhibitions and creative exchange, placing the global theme of housing into dialogue with design education, local knowledge, sustainable materials and interdisciplinary thinking.
The programme will take place at the Faculty of Design and at other creative locations across Ljubljana, including Center Rog, HDMI – House of Design Management and Innovations, Ljubljana Fine Artists Society Gallery and GR Ljubljana.
We will host international professors from our partner institutions, as well as Slovenian experts from design, architecture, business, development institutions and industry. They will share their knowledge, experience and professional insights — and help us open new conversations about the role of design in today’s world.
THURSDAY 1. 10. 2026
10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Design thinking Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Opening speech:
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Wood, Stone and Sustainable Design LAB – Office 3000
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
How modular systems can redefine flexibility
Igor Gregorčič, univ. dipl. ing. arh. (ARS-incolendi studio, Slovenia)
How local materials can shape global work environments
Opening Event of the Month of Design – Urban October with the OFFICE3000 Project
The official launch of the events, featuring the presentation of the OFFICE3000 project (unique and innovative furniture systems crafted from Slovenian oak and granite).
The program will include expert lectures on Biophilia in office spaces, the use of solid wood in interiors and Design Thinking Methodology
13:00 – 16:00
Venue: Lab For Creative Industries, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
PhD Candidate Lucija Erjavec Primožič, MA Design
(Veduta Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Biophilic and Nature-Inspired Interventions for Sustainable Urban (Re)development
FRIDAY 2. 10. 2026
10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Design thinking lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
OFFICE3000 Workshop
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Igor Gregorčič, univ. dipl.ing.arh. (ARS-incolendi studio)
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Intensive work by students in international groups under the mentorship of experts from the industry and development institutes. Concept development within interdisciplinary team
MONDAY 5. 10. 2026
9:00 – 12:30
Venue: LAB For Creative Industries (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
OFFICE3000 Workshop - Research and Concepts
Intensive work by students in international groups under the mentorship of experts from the industry and development institutes. Concept development within an interdisciplinary team.
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Igor Gregorčič, univ. dipl. ing. arh. (ARS-incolendi studio)
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
13:00 – 13:30
Venue: Design thinking lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Opening Ceremony of World Habitat Day: Adequate Housing for All
Host: Asst. Prof. Blažka Muller, PhD
Opening speech:
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Emeritus Prof. Dr. Rado Bohinc, PhD. – President of EMUNI University, Slovenia
PhD. Candidate Veronika Gruden Bole, MsC, Vice Dean for Quality Assurance and Social Responsibility, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
From Pact for Skills to the EU Climate Pact
Representative of SPIRIT Slovenia
MSc. Karin Žvokelj (Director of the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office, Republic Of Slovenia Ministry Of The Economy, Tourism And Sport, Slovenian Intellectual Property Office)
Representative of Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport – Wood Industry Directorate
Representative of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia – Wood Industry Cluster, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jan Jagodič, DOS (novi predsednik)
MSc. Liljana Vogrinec, SLOWOODLIFE d.o.o.
International Day of Living with Wood
Prof. Severin Filek, M.A., (University lecturer & certified expert of court for design copyrights and license calculation)
The two exhibition openings will feature:
Asst. Prof. Mojca Perše, univ. dipl. ing. arh.,Vice Dean for Artistic Activities, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Conceptual design of sustainable corporate and personal gifts from wood remnants
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Cooperative housing for youth: minimalism with added value and "Tiny Houses.
13:30 – 14:30
Venue: Design thinking lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Conference – Celebration of World Habitat Day
Prof. Jasna Hrovatin, PhD., Vice Dean for Science and research, Culture of Living, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Culture of Living with Wood
Asst. Prof. Mojca Perše, univ. dipl. ing. arh. Vice dean for Artistic Activities, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
"Conceptual design of sustainable corporate and personal gifts from wood remnants,"
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
"Cooperative housing for youth: minimalism with added value," and "Tiny Houses."
Miguel Martinez Perallón (Chair of the Landscape Architects Group at the Official College of Architects of the Valencian Community (COACV) and as Coordinator of Proyecto Terra, Spain)
Introduction: Roots
Prof. Dragan Ćalović PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Contemporary Arts, Belgrade, Serbia
Title: Design and community
Marta Pastor Estébanez. Architect, MArch, Ph.D. (Escuela Superior de Diseño, Madrid, Spain.
Materials with memory, cities with future: earth, timber and upcycled waste for equitable housing (Presentation)
14:30 – 15:00
Venue: Design thinking Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Coffee and Networking
15:00 – 15:45
Venue: Design thinking Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Design Talk: The role of wood in resolving the housing crisis and ensuring a sustainable living culture
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Arbresha Ibrahimi, PhD., International Balkan University (IBU), Skopje, North Macedonia
Participating:
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Asst. Prof. Mojca Perše, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Vice dean for Artistic Activities, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Belen Huertas Alos, Interior Design Professor (Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Marta Pastor Estébanez Architect, MArch, Ph.D. (Escuela Superior de Diseño de Madrid, Spain)
Prof. Severin Filek, M.A., (University lecturer & certified expert of court for design copyrights and license calculation, designaustria, Austria)
16:00 – 20:00
Venue: Lab for Creative Industries (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Marta Pastor Estebanez. Architect, MArch, Ph.D., Fátima Ferreiro Galguera, Guadalupe Martín Hernández, (Escuela Superior de Diseño de Madrid, Spain)
Materials with memory, cities with future: earth, timber, and upcycled waste for equitable housing. On-site field experiences with local communities.
16:30 – 20:30
Venue: Design thinking lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Lynne Elvins (Design Rally, UK)
Connecting Design and Business
TUESDAY 6. 10. 2026
9:00 – 15:00
Venue: HDMI – House of Design Management and Innovations, Lab for Prototyping, Gerbičeva 51, Ljubljana
Workshop: From Idea to Prototype: "Suitable Housing for All" (for elementary and high school students)
Mentor: Jaka Lipar, B.A., Institute LILA (Primary School)
Asst. Prof.Tamara Hajdu (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Asst. Prof. Mojca Perše, univ. dipl. ing. arh. Vice dean for Artistic Activities, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Assistant. Brina Lukić, MA ( Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Practical exploration, planning, and creation of small-scale wooden shelters. Students will learn the basic principles of construction, woodworking, and the importance of functionality, stability, and weather protection. The workshop will conclude with an exhibition of conceptual designs and the awarding of certificates.
9:00 – 13:00
Venue: Lab for Creative Industries (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Marta Pastor Estébanez. Architect, MArch, Ph.D., Fátima Ferreiro Galguera, Guadalupe Martín Hernández, (Escuela Superior de Diseño de Madrid, Spain)
Materials with memory, cities with future: earth, timber, and upcycled waste for equitable housing. On-site field experiences with local communities.
10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Design thinking Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
OFFICE3000 Workshop - Research and Concepts
Intensive work by students in international groups under the mentorship of experts from the industry and development institutes. Concept development within an interdisciplinary team.
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Petra Marinko, Architect (Non Tox Hub Institute Founder.Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Igor Gregorčič, univ. dipl. ing. arh. (ARS-incolendi studio)
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
10:00 – 11:30
Venue: Coworking Lab
Design Talk:
The EU at a Crossroads: Urban Design for Green Oases of Tranquility and a Culture of Living for All
Host: Emeritus Prof. MsC, Peter Gabrijelčič, univ. dipl. ing. arh. (Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Participants:
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Alessandro Morbidelli, Professor of Elements of Architecture and Urbanism, Poliarte Politecnico delle Arti srl, Ancona, Italy
Asst. Prof. Inge Kalan Lipar, univ. dipl. ing. arh.
Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
10:00 – 13:00
Venue: Visual Communications Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Prof. Dragan Ćalović, PhD Dean of the Faculty of Contemporary Arts, Belgrade, Serbia
Title: Design and community.
14:00 – 17:00
Venue: Design thinking Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Ernesto Fenollosa (Dean of the HTS of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de València)
Susana Iñarra (Academic Advisor of the HTS of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de València) and
Ricardo Perelló (Academic secretary of the HTS of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de València)
The Impact of Tourism on the Housing Crisis
14:00– 18:00
Venue: Lab for Creative Industries (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Belen Huertas Alos, Interior Design Professor, Esther de las Heras, Interior Design Professor Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño de Alicante, Spain
And
Miguel Martínez Perallón (Chair of the Landscape Architects Group at the Official College of Architects of the Valencian Community (COACV) and as Coordinator of Proyecto Terra)
Roots
15:00 – 16:30
Venue: Visual Communications Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Alessandro Morbidelli, Professor of Elements of Architecture and Urbanism, Poliarte Politecnico delle Arti srl, Ancona, Italy
Adequate Housing for All: Bridging Urbanism and Interior Architecture
17:00 – 20:00
Venue: Design thinking Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Arbresha Ibrahimi, PhD.
Faculty of Engineering Department of Architecture, International Balkan University (IBU), North Macedonia -
Housing Beyond Shelter: The Regenerative Potential of Living Spaces
WEDNESDAY 7. 10. 2026
9:00 – 12:30
Venue: Design thinking Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
OFFICE3000 Workshop - Research and Concepts
Intensive work by students in international groups under the mentorship of experts from the industry and development institutes. Concept development within an interdisciplinary team.
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Igor Gregorčič, univ. dipl. ing. arh. (ARS-incolendi studio)
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
10:15 – 11:00
Venue: Center Rog, 2nd Floor (Trubarjeva cesta 72, Ljubljana)
Design Talk: Dressing Facades
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Inge Kalan Lipar, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Participants:
Interior Design students
PhD Candidate Veronika Gruden Bole, MsC., Vice Dean for Quality Assurance and Social Responsibility, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Presentation of Projects for KOCles – Project Exhibition
Representative of the Center for Creativity, MAO, Slovenia
Renata Zamida (Director, ROG Center, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Presentation of ROG Labs and Discussion Regarding the Market Opportunities of Slovenian Wood Products
Prof. Dr. Dušanka Komnenić, PhD
Faculty of Contemporary Art, Serbia
11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Center Rog (Trubarjeva cesta 72, Ljubljana)
Renata Zamida (Director, ROG Center, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Guided Tour of ROG Labs
12:30 – 14:00
Venue: Center Rog, Trubarjeva cesta 72, Ljubljana
Host: PhD. Candidate Veronika Gruden Bole, MSc., Vice Dean for Quality Assurance and Social Responsibility, Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Guest speakers:
Prof. Maja Zalaznik PhD. and Ladeja Godina Košir.
Sustainable Management in Practice:
Between Strategy and Communication
15:00 – 16:30
Venue: Design Thinking Lab, (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Prof. Alessandro Morbidelli,
Professor of Elements of Architecture and Urbanism, Poliarte Politecnico delle Arti srl, Ancona, Italy
Adequate Housing for All: Bridging Urbanism and Interior Architecture
16:30 – 20:30
Venue: Lab for Creative Industries (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Dušanka Komnenić, PhD.
Faculty of Contemporary Art, Serbia
Title:
Designing Adequate Housing for All:
Graphic Design for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures
17:00 – 20:00
Venue: Design Thinking Lab
Steinar, Valade-Amland (Three Point Zero, Denmark)
Title: The important role of DM and the Design Manager in design-driven organisations
Asst. Prof. Mateja Š. Dimic, MSc.
(Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
THURSDAY 8. 10. 2026
10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Prototyping and laser cutting lab, House of Design Management and Innovation – HDMI, Ljubljana Slovenia
Office3000 Project
Assistant Brina Lukić MA. (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Asst. Prof.Tamara Hajdu MA. (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Description: Based on the conceptual designs and international teams of the OFFICE3000 project, we will examine how local materials, with an emphasis on wood, shape the global work environment, how modular systems can redefine flexibility, and how young talents can contribute a fresh and radical approach from idea to realization.
15:00 – 18:00
Venue: Visual Communications Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Ernesto Fenollosa (Dean of the HTS of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain)
Ivan Cabrera i Fausto, Ph.D. Arch. (Professor at the Department of Continuum Mechanics and Theory of Structures, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain)
The Role of Housing in Rural Depopulation
16:30 - 20:30
Venue: Design thinking lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Lynne Elvins (Design Rally, UK)
Design in a Changing World
16:30 – 20:30
Venue: Lab for Creative Industries (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Prof. Dr. Dušanka Komnenić, PhD. Faculty of Contemporary Art, Serbia
Title: Designing Adequate Housing for All: Graphic Design for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures
FRIDAY 9. 10. 2026
10:00 – 13:00
Venue: Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Office3000 Project Conclusion
CLOSING CEREMONY
Closing speech:
Prof. Nada Matičič, univ. dipl. ing. arh., Acting Dean Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia
Description: Opening of Exhibition 5: "OFFICE3000 Conceptual Projects." and the presentation of the project teams.
Ljubljana Fashion Week
Venue:
GR Ljubljana (Gospodarsko razstavišče)
Dunajska cesta 18, 1000 Ljubljana
Fashion Students Show
21. 09. - 31.10. 2026
9.30 - 12.00 CET
Venue:
Coworking Lab, Faculty of Design,
Dunajska 129, 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
WORKSHOP
The Strategic Value of Design Rights:
Turning Protective Design into Competitiveness and Growth
European Union Intellectual Property Office, BEDA and Faculty of Design Conference
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EXHIBITION OF PATENTS AND MODELS OF FACULTY OF DESIGN
Opening on September 21, open to see until October 31.
20. 10. – 1. 11 2026
Venue:
Ljubljana Fine Artists Society Gallery,
Breg 22, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Opening of Student Exhibition: September 20th
Creative Intertwinings 2025/2026
15. 10 – 5. 11. 2026
Venue:
Design Thinking Lab & Co-Working Lab
(Faculty of Design, Dunajska 129, Ljubljana Slovenia)
Young Design Talents Summer School
Sr. Lect. Petra Kocjančič, MA., (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Title: Designer in the Real World: Practice, Strategy, and Identity
Scope:
25 hours
(4 sessions of 6 academic hours each, including 1 hour for certificate presentation and networking among participants)
Duration:
October 15 – November 5, 2026
Location:
Faculty of Design, Design Thinking Lab and Co-Working Lab, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Module Lead:
Danijela Grgić
Guest Speakers:
Assist. Prof. Alenka Vidrih, Manca Dežman, Katjuša Kranjc, Alja Fakin
Target Audience:
3rd-year students of the professional higher education study program in Design
(Majors: Interior Design, Visual Communications, Fashion and Textiles, Design Management)
22. - 23. 10. 2026
Venue:
Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy
Conference:
Urban Regeneration and Sustainability (URS) - 7th Edition
More information: https://www.ierek.com/events/urban-regeneration-and-sustainability-urs-7th-edition#conferencetopics
Faculty of Design as partner, prof. Nada Matičič, acting dean is representing our faculty.
31.10. 2026
Venue:
Co-Working Lab (Faculty of Design, Ljubljana Slovenia)
UN World City Day
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Month of Design at the Faculty of Design
We warmly encourage all students to attend the events whenever possible. Some events will be included in the digital timetables as part of lectures or the pedagogical process. When you do not have lectures, you are warmly invited to join other events as well — come with an open mind, curiosity and a willingness to discover something new. There will be something for everyone: for inspiration, for knowledge, for experience, and perhaps even for a new idea you did not expect.
All other visitors who would like to attend are also warmly welcome. If your schedule allows you to join us, we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance in advance at info@fd.si. This helps us prepare the events more easily and inform our guest lecturers accordingly.
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday, 1 October
Urban October will begin with the opening events of the Month of Design and the presentation of the OFFICE3000 project, which explores innovative furniture systems made from Slovenian oak and granite. The day will include lectures on modular systems, local materials, sustainable work environments, non-toxic futures and biophilic, nature-inspired interventions for sustainable urban redevelopment.
The opening day will connect design, architecture, material research and sustainable development — a strong introduction to the questions that will guide us throughout October.
Friday, 2 October
Students will continue with the OFFICE3000 workshop, working in international and interdisciplinary groups under the mentorship of faculty members and experts from industry and development institutions.
The focus will be on concept development, collaboration and practical design thinking — from idea to material, from research to proposal.
Monday, 5 October – World Habitat Day
Monday will be one of the central days of Urban October 2026, as we will celebrate World Habitat Day under the theme Adequate Housing for All.
The day will begin with the continuation of the OFFICE3000 workshop and continue with the official opening ceremony of World Habitat Day. The programme will include opening speeches, presentations and discussions on the EU Climate Pact, living with wood, intellectual property, the wood industry, sustainable corporate and personal gifts from wood remnants, cooperative housing for youth, tiny houses and the wider culture of living.
The conference Celebration of World Habitat Day will bring together Slovenian and international speakers, including experts from Slovenia, Austria, Spain, Serbia and North Macedonia. Topics will range from the role of wood in sustainable living and housing, to tourism and the housing crisis, design and community, materials with memory, and the use of earth, timber and upcycled waste for equitable housing.
The day will also include a design talk on the role of wood in resolving the housing crisis and ensuring a sustainable living culture, followed by field experiences with local communities and a session on Connecting Design and Business with Lynne Elvins from Design Rally, UK.
Tuesday, 6 October
Tuesday will bring a rich programme of workshops, lectures and design talks.
A workshop for elementary and high school students, From Idea to Prototype: Suitable Housing for All, will introduce younger participants to the planning and creation of small-scale wooden shelters. Through practical work, they will learn about construction, woodworking, functionality, stability and weather protection.
At the same time, our students will continue with OFFICE3000 research and concepts, while additional lectures and workshops will address topics such as:
EU at Crossroads: Urban Design for Green Oases of Tranquility and a Culture of Living for All
Design and Community
The Impact of Tourism on the Housing Crisis
Roots
Adequate Housing for All: Bridging Urbanism and Interior Architecture
Housing Beyond Shelter: The Regenerative Potential of Living Spaces
The day will connect urbanism, interior architecture, landscape, community, tourism, housing, visual culture and regenerative approaches to living spaces.
Wednesday, 7 October
Wednesday will take Urban October to Center Rog, where students and guests will take part in the design talk Dressing Facades, project presentations for KOCLES, a presentation of Rog Labs and a discussion on market opportunities for Slovenian wood products.
The programme will include a guided tour of Rog Labs and a lecture on Sustainable Management in Practice: Between Strategy and Communication with Prof. Maja Zalaznik and Ladeja Godina Košir.
Back at the Faculty of Design, workshops will continue with themes such as Adequate Housing for All: Bridging Urbanism and Interior Architecture and Graphic Design for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures. Students will explore how visual communication can contribute to sustainable and inclusive urban futures.
The evening will also include a design talk and workshop on The Important Role of Design Management and the Design Manager in Design-Driven Organisations, led by Steinar Valade-Amland and Asst. Prof. Mateja Š. Dimic. This will be especially relevant for students interested in the connection between design, strategy, organisations and business.
7–10 October:
Ljubljana Fashion Week
One of the most exciting highlights of this year’s Urban October will also be LJFW – Ljubljana Fashion Week, taking place at GR Ljubljana.
Students of fashion and textile design from the Faculty of Design will present their work — some with their very first creations, others with already developed diploma collections. This is a wonderful opportunity to support young Slovenian fashion designers, meet new people, connect with the creative community and experience the energy of a major fashion event from up close.
We warmly invite students, colleagues, friends and everyone interested in Slovenian fashion design to attend and support the designers, teams, mentors and everyone working behind the scenes.
Thursday, 8 October
Thursday will continue with the OFFICE3000 workshops, focusing on how local materials — especially wood — can shape global work environments, how modular systems can redefine flexibility and how young talents can bring fresh and radical approaches from idea to realisation.
The day will also include an English-language guided visit Following Jože Plečnik’s Footsteps & Plečnik House Visit, offering participants a closer look at one of the most important figures in Slovenian architecture.
In the afternoon and evening, Lynne Elvins will lead a lecture titled Design in a Changing World, while Prof. Dr. Dušanka Komnenić will continue the workshop Designing Adequate Housing for All: Graphic Design for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures.
Friday, 9 October
The first intensive week of Urban October will conclude with the OFFICE3000 Project Conclusion.
The closing ceremony will include the opening of the exhibition OFFICE3000 Conceptual Projects and presentations by the project teams. Students will have the opportunity to present their work, reflect on the process and share the outcomes of their interdisciplinary collaboration.
15 October – 5 November:
Young Design Talents Summer School
Although taking place in autumn, we are also preparing a “summer school” for young design talents — because creativity does not really follow the seasons.
The programme Young Design Talents Summer School: Designer in the Real World – Practice, Strategy, and Identity will be aimed at 3rd-year students of the professional higher education study programme in Design, including students of Interior Design, Visual Communications, Fashion and Textiles and Design Management.
The school will focus on professional practice, strategy, identity and the realities of working as a designer. It will include guest speakers and offer students additional insight into the world beyond the classroom — from creative process to professional positioning.
20 October – 1 November:
Student Exhibition
The student exhibition Creative Intertwinings 2025/2026 will be on view at the Ljubljana Fine Artists Society Gallery, Breg 22, Ljubljana - opening is on October 20th.
The exhibition will present works by students of Interior Design, Visual Communications, Fashion and Textiles and Design Management. It will offer a broader insight into the creative processes, visual thinking and design approaches developed at the Faculty of Design.
We warmly invite students, mentors, partners, future students and all design lovers to visit the exhibition.
21 September – 31 October:
Design Rights, Patents and World Cities Day
As part of the wider programme, the Faculty of Design will also host a retrospective exhibition of interior design and spatial architecture projects with granted patents and/or EU models.
The conference The Strategic Value of Design Rights: Turning Protective Design into Competitiveness and Growth will address the importance of design rights, intellectual property and the strategic value of protected design. The event is organised by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, the Bureau of European Design Associations and the Faculty of Design.
On 31 October, we will also mark World Cities Day, established by the United Nations to promote global cooperation in addressing the challenges of rapid urbanisation and advancing sustainable urban development.
An Invitation to Our Students and Wider Community
Urban October is a chance to step outside the usual rhythm of the academic year and enter a wider design conversation. It is a month for listening, asking questions, testing ideas, meeting guests, seeing exhibitions, joining workshops and discovering how many different directions design can take.
For our students — especially those joining us for the first time this October — this is a beautiful opportunity to experience the Faculty of Design as a living creative community. You do not need to know everything in advance. Come curious. Come open. Come willing to learn. A lecture, a workshop, a conversation or even a single project can sometimes become the beginning of something new.
We warmly invite you to join us throughout the month of October. See the last year's highlights - click here for Urban October 2025!
For attendance and additional information, please contact us at info@fd.si.
Welcome to Urban October 2026 at the Faculty of Design.
