About the conference
The conference brings together a diverse group of Spanish and Polish designers and artists who share their insights, experiences, and creative approach to sustainable design in the context of water.
The event aims to encourage interior design students to develop a deeper understanding of the crucial role design plays in sustainable water development. Speakers will delve into the critical issue of sustainable water use, addressing global challenges related to its conservation, management, and responsible design in the face of climate change.
The event also aims to inspire and educate interior architecture students, encouraging them to think creatively about responsibility for sustainable development in their future projects. Intercultural dialogue – the conference will foster cooperation and dialogue between Spanish and Polish designers, enabling the exchange of ideas and experiences related to sustainable design practices in both countries.
This event promises to be a platform for collaboration, innovation, and inspiration, setting new standards for sustainable design.
12:00-18:00
(Building A - PJAIT)
10:00-14:00
(Building A - PJAIT)
October 26, A264 AUDITORIUM
October 27, A364
(limited number of participants)
12:00 – introduction to the Wet Dreams symposium
12:10-12:40 – 30 minutes around the Madrid Design Biennial
20-minute presentation – Joel Blanco
10-minute presentation – Miguel Leiro
12:40-13:00 – 20 minutes of Q&A
14:30-16:00 – 90-minute artist presentations – 7 minutes each
moderated by Miguel Leiro and Anna Barlik
14:30-15:37 – Joel Blanco
Presentation on "disonar" and the possible future of design from Joel Blanco's perspective.
15:40-15:55 – Grandeza Studio
Grandeza Studio's presentation of their work, followed by an interpretation of the theoretical
MAYRIT framework for 2023-2024.
15:55-16:05 – Anna Wręga
16:05-16:15 – Maciej Kukurba
16:15-16:25 – Anna Barlik
16:25-16:35 – 10 min break
16:40-17:40 – 1-hour round table on Confluences – WET DREAMS in the context of
water alongside Grandeza and Joel Blanco.
18:40-18:00 – 20 minutes of Q&A – audience interaction
10:00-10:10 – transition to main meetings
10:10-12:00– Anna Wręga, Maciej Kukurba, Anna Barlik – individual consultations for
registered students
12:00-12:10– 10-minute break
12:10-14:00– Studio Grandeza, Miguel Leiro, Joel Blanco – individual consultations for
registered students
Participants
The WET DREAMS Conference is a unique gathering of creative minds from Poland and Spain, which will undoubtedly foster cooperation and dialogue between designers from both countries.
