TRANSFORM 2025 Conference on AI, Art, Design and Society
Against the backdrop of evolving AI capabilities and mounting social and ecological challenges, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. Design practices, education, and society are undergoing profound transformations through artificial intelligence — yet the direction, impact, and meaning of these changes remain contested and uncertain.
How can designers navigate this shifting landscape? When does AI enhance human creativity, and when does it constrain it? How might AI-powered design address urgent sustainability challenges without succumbing to technological solutionism? And critically, who benefits from these technologies, and who is excluded?
Join us at TRANSFORM25, where critical thinking meets active creation to explore these questions and more. The conference brings together diverse perspectives to investigate how AI is reshaping creative processes, design education, and sustainability initiatives across contexts and cultures.
Our aim is to explore the complex intersections of AI, art, design and society with nuance and critical awareness; to foster connections among diverse practitioners, researchers, and communities; and to craft practical solutions that address pressing ethical and practical questions in AI-driven design. TRANSFORM25 creates space for both critical reflection and active making, recognizing that transformative possibilities emerge when thinking and doing converge.
As KITeGG’s concluding event – a collaborative research project of five universities focused on integrating AI in design education – TRANSFORM25 serves both as a showcase of accomplishments and as a platform for forward-thinking dialogue that transcends institutional boundaries. For more information on KITeGG visit gestaltung.ai.
PROGRAMM
The preliminary program is now online. The final program will be available shortly before the event.
REGISTRATION
Registration and Participation in the event is free! Please register here.
LOCATION
The conference and exhibtion will take place at the Campus of Art and Design in Trier, Germany. A detailed map will be available in print on site. Navigate to Irminenfreihof 8, 54290 Trier.
ACCESSIBILITY
The building is accessible for wheelchair users. If you have any other accessibility needs, please contact us.
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
The call for contributions is closed. If you have further suggestions, get in touch directly.
CONTACT
For questions contact Prof. Simon Maris
AI in DESIGN EDUCATION
- How can AI be integrated into design curricula across disciplines?
- What infrastructures and learning platforms best support AI-enhanced design education?
- How are educational institutions balancing technical skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in AI-focused design pedagogy?
AI for SUSTAINABILITY in DESIGN
- How can AI tools contribute to more sustainable design practices and outcomes?
- What are the environmental and social implications of incorporating AI into design processes?
- When should we embrace technological solutions for sustainability challenges, and when should we pursue alternative approaches?
AI in DESIGN PRACTICE
- How is AI transforming professional workflows and collaborative methodologies in design studios?
- What new creative possibilities are emerging from human-AI collaboration in different design disciplines?
- How are practitioners negotiating questions of authorship, craft, and expertise in AI-assisted design?
AI in DESIGN-DRIVEN RESEARCH
- How can AI serve as a tool for artistic inquiry and practice-based research?
- What methodological innovations are emerging from AI integration in design research?
- How does AI challenge or extend traditional understandings of authorship, creativity, and knowledge production in design research?
AI for SOCIETAL BENEFIT
- How can AI be deployed effectively in non-profit and public sector contexts?
- What ethical frameworks and policy recommendations can guide AI implementation for social good?
- How can we address power imbalances and accessibility concerns when implementing AI solutions in diverse communities?