HfG Karlsruhe: The State University of Design is an interdisciplinary art college. It offers degree programs in Media Art, Design, Art Studies and much more, and promotes innovative research in a creative environment.
The Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG) is a unique state art university that was founded in Karlsruhe in 1992. It is located in Baden-Württemberg's largest historical industrial building together with the ZKM and the Städtische Galerie Karlsruhe[1][4]. The HfG is characterized by its interdisciplinary approaches in the fields of Medienkunst, Kommunikationsdesign, Produktdesign, Ausstellungsdesign, Szenografie, as well as Kunstwissenschaft and Medienphilosophie[4][5].
The mission of the HfG is based on the integration of art, theory and design. The university emphasizes the approach of developing art through theory, theory through design research and design through art and theory[2]. This interdisciplinary approach promotes a dynamic learning environment in which creativity and scientific principles are linked.
Although specific sustainability goals are not mentioned, the HfG places great emphasis on flexibility and innovation. In addition, the HfG is housed in a historically significant building, which indicates a certain commitment to preserving historical structures. In addition, charging facilities for electric vehicles are also available in the ZKM parking garage to support more environmentally friendly mobility[1].
The HfG Karlsruhe is known for its modern organizational structure and its ability to become a high-performance teaching and research institution in just a few decades. The university is located in the center of Karlsruhe's cultural and scientific life and offers its students a unique, creative and international environment to develop their skills.
