School: MELBA school

Melba Class: Penka Stancheva

Where Do I Want to Arrive
On the Path of Interior Design

Creating the dream portfolio that will serve as a personal manifesto for each participant  — a definition of their individual aspirations as professionals in the design field, outlining where they want to go stylistically, in terms of project typology, and the tools for its realization. This is a two-day, individualized journey that will either bring you back to your essential aesthetic beliefs or help you discover and define them. It may resemble a psychology course, but it is not.

Program:

This program will surprise you with the multilayered aspects it will address. Its content will provoke you to bring out the best in yourself, and to discover both the emotional and rational drivers that motivate you professionally.

Day 1: Morning Session

Introductory presentations on the topics by the course leader, followed by discussions.

Day 1: Afternoon Session

Fundamental questions to reflect on. Establishing a foundation for the participants’ personal portfolio projects. Individual or group discussions.

Day 2: Morning Session

Recap of the first day’s work—after we’ve had time to sleep on it. Each participant works on their personal project, with individual guidance from the course leader.

Day 2: Afternoon Session

Presentation of participants’ projects and group discussions.

What you will learn:

‍The class focuses on helping participants develop their unique design style, avoid clichés, and refine their analytical skills when observing completed projects. It also provides insights into current leading styles and professionals in the European and global markets. Additionally, participants will learn strategies for building a dream portfolio and tips for effectively working with clients.

Suitable for:

‍This class is designed for everyone involved in interior design—young professionals who have graduated in architecture or interior design and are currently practicing. It would also be beneficial for students in the same fields who are in their fourth year or further along in their studies.

‍With:

Penka Stancheva is an architect with a multifaceted portfolio built from 1995 to the present. It includes projects realized in Bulgaria that have received numerous awards, as well as international projects across Europe and Latin America. Interior design remains her passion and great love. She writes about design and teaches at UACEG Sofia.

When: 7, 8 November, 10 am – 4 pm

Participants: up to 15

Participation fee: 150 BGN, 120 BGN for students

Registration: hello@studiokomplekt.com, subject: Melba Class Penka

Melba Class: Filip Boyadjiev

Radical: Beyond the Usual Grind

Feeling stuck or tired of repeating the same “creative” nonsense over and over? Select, deselect, cut, paste, align, center, clipping mask … Sound familiar? Join our workshop, where we’ll break free from the usual grind of creative routines and rekindle the joy and trust in the process. Through rapid exercises, games, reflection, and a lot of playfulness, we’ll explore our interests and reconnect with authenticity. In the second part of the workshop, we’ll create a visual guide to refreshed creativity in the form of a risograph publication. So, if you’re ready to move beyond the conventional and embrace the unknown, this is the place for you!

What you will learn:

Working with limitations as a tool to achieve authenticity in creativity. How to respond to the world around us and draw inspiration from it. Integrating personal interests into your work. Exploring different perspectives, embracing mistakes with joy, and having fun throughout the process. How to recharge and avoid burnout.

Suitable for:‍

Работилницата е подходяща за The workshop is for graphic designers, but also applicable for other creative professionals.

With:

Filip Boyadjiev – visual artist, designer and tutor with experience in the field of over 15 years. He is a founder of his own graphic design studio, lecturer at the National Art Academy and consultant for the Sofia Municiplaity. Filip is part of the educational program for creative thinking and design Know-How / Show-How.

When: 7, 8 November, 10 am – 3 pm

Participants: up to 10

Participation fee: 100 BGN, 80 BGN for students

Registration: hello@studiokomplekt.com, subject: Melba Class Filip

MELBA class for proactive designers with Maja Lalić and Jelena Matić

The MELBA SCHOOL series continues with an educational class for proactive designers. Meet the lecturers Maja Lalić, architect, founder of the multidisciplinary cultural platform and festival Mikser, and co-founder of Young Balkan Designers, a regional platform that aims to discover, develop and promote creative talent from the Balkan region in the field of sustainable design; and Jelena Matić, furniture and interior designer and co-founder of Young Balkan Designers.
The class is suitable for students and/or professionals in the field of furniture/industrial/product design or architecture. Participants will examine design as a strategic and dynamic discipline that requires proactive thinking, adaptability and a holistic approach.
The thematic focuses within the workshop are:
– Design competitions: in-depth exploration and analysis of various international design competitions: categories and criteria for selecting finalists; building skills in researching and identifying appropriate competitions based on interest and experience;
– Creating a persuasive portfolio: strategies for curating and presenting a compelling body of work (with personalized portfolio guidance);
– Concept development: techniques for generating unique and innovative design concepts;
– Opportunities to interact with international professionals in the field;
– Building strategic design thinking.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
– How to research and select suitable design competitions based on interest and expertise;
– How to curate and present a compelling design portfolio;
– Techniques for effective documentation and presentation of design projects;
– Proficiency in generating unique and innovative design concepts;
– Techniques for effective time management, especially in the context of design competitions;
– Skills for working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
The class aims to inspire and provide useful guidance and tools to orient the next generation of professionals on the path to success in the dynamic world of design.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR THIS CLASS?
A laptop with professional software for designers or architects installed.
The workshop will be held in English.
10.11.2023, Friday | 10.00 AM – 4.00 PM
Hungarian Liszt Institute, 16 Aksakov Str., Sofia
TICKETS: Regular: BGN 60; Students: BGN 50
Request your ticket at hello@studiokomplekt.com with the subject MELBA CLASS and we will reply with details of payment by bank transfer. The number of places in this class is 15, so hurry up to reserve yours!