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Austėja Martišiūtė
Collection “Lake Stories” Vilnius Academy of ArtsAssoc. prof. Rūta Kvaščevičiūtė-Mikalauskė “Lake Stories” is inspired by Lake Nepiriai and the relationship between the people living along its shores. My family’s archive photographs from the 1920s to the 1970s reveal aspects of everyday life and dress near the lake. The collection brings together two main sources of…
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Morta Vileikytė
gently. Design Objects for Eating Disorder Treatment Vilnius Academy of ArtsAssoc. prof. Deividas Juozulynas Eating disorders are a silent, almost imperceptible conflict between body and soul, where food and the act of eating become a language of emotion, control, and deep pain. A subtle and refined design solution is proposed to support the healing process…
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Ieva Sutkutė
“Legal Aid Fund for Victims of Sexual Violence”: Visual Identity, Website, and Communication Strategy Vilnius Academy of ArtsAssoc. prof. dr. Kristė Kibildytė-Klimienė This project addresses sexual violence against women in Lithuania by creating a legal aid fund that connects survivors with free professional lawyers, while also raising awareness about deeply rooted rape culture. Inspired by…
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Gabija Paulauskaitė
Fused bonds. Cooking together. Vilnius Academy of ArtsAssoc. prof Dr. Karolina Jašinskaitė This work questions what Lithuanian traditional food is, what we recognize as ours. Food and cooking are universal acts that bring people together, spark conversation, and create bonds. Through this research, the designer explored ways to rethink traditional cuisine and integrate it into…
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Ugnė Pienė Noreikytė
350p Vilnius CollegeAssociate prof. Morta Nakaitė The 350p collection addresses the impact of global warming on the Polar regions by combining inspiration from historical expeditions, Polar landscapes and Japanese philosophies such as Bushido, Zen Buddhism and Wabi-Sabi with the vibrant aesthetic of anime. Each garment tells a story through contrasting silhouettes, materials, colours and textures,…
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Unė Jonynaitė
2C: An Ephemeral Nightclub Vilnius Academy of ArtsAssociate prof. Laura Malcaitė As the bustling daytime cityscape fades, the night is full of transience, adventure and excitement. These feelings are the result of the city’s nightlife, epicentered on people, music and dance – an experience that offers a release from the everyday, boredom and the problems…