Exhibition Locations
You can find us on July 10–11, 2026, at these locations in Pforzheim:
– DesignPF Main Building, Holzgartenstraße 36
Program exhibitions, supporting program, food and drinks in the courtyard, DIY stations, Design Shop, and Kids Corner
– AKT;
Theaterstr. 21
Exhibitions by the MA in Design & Future Making, MA in Creative Direction, and Master Cluster programs
– Transportation Design Building Eutinger Straße 111
Transportation Design. Different opening hours: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
– Pforzheim Jewelry Museum, Jahnstr. 42
MA in Jewellery exhibition (starting June 23). Opening Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fashion Shows
Saturday, July 11, 6–7 p.m. and 9–10 p.m.
At Alter Schlachthof, Kleiststr. 2, Pforzheim
Seated tickets: 18 euros; standing tickets: 12 euros.
Reserved tickets must be picked up and paid for in cash at the ticket office (foyer, ground floor, Holzgartenstr.) no later than 90 minutes before the show starts; otherwise, they will be returned to general sale. Remaining tickets will be available at the box office (at the Alter Schlachthof) starting 60 minutes before the respective show.
Book your tickets via this link – Both shows are sold out, but there is a waiting list (please start the booking process for the event you would like to attend and leave your contact information; you will be notified if tickets become available). In addition, a limited number of remaining tickets will be available at the box office (at the Schlachthof).
Portfolio Consultations
Saturday, July 11, 11:00 a.m.: Art Portfolio Review
Meeting point: Ground floor foyer.
Saturday, July 11, 1:00 p.m.: Transportation Design Portfolio Review (subject-specific)
Meeting point: Eutinger Str. 111.
Professors from the departments of Art and Transportation Design will provide feedback on your portfolio. No prior registration is required. Please arrive on time at the meeting point with your physical portfolio. Please bear in mind: Digital work that can only be viewed on a smartphone cannot be evaluated.
MasterShow Info Event
Our master’s programs are hosting an information event for prospective students. No registration required—just stop by!
Saturday, 12:00 p.m., at A.K.T., Theaterstr. 21.
Design Shop and Illubox
In our Design Shop, you can purchase works by our students: postcards, stickers, T-shirts… stay tuned! At the “Illubox,” you can have our students draw your portrait. Where? On Holzgartenstraße, ground floor foyer
Graffiti Spot
At our Graffiti Spot in the courtyard, anyone can pick up a spray can and design their own exhibition poster, tote bag, or whatever else they bring along.
Kids’ Corner
We’ve got our little guests covered: there will be arts-and-crafts activities for kids in the courtyard (no supervision—parents remain responsible for their children).
Food & Drinks
In the courtyard on Holzgartenstr., students will be preparing delicious treats at various stands—there’s something for everyone! There will be waffles with toppings, couscous bowls, salads, sandwiches, fries, cake, and drinks including coffee, juice spritzers, iced tea, Club Mate, beer, Aperol, cocktails, and wine spritzers.
More events on Werkschau weekend
– Exhibition “Flooding the Zone” / International Black Forest Triennial featuring DesignPF members at the RoWi-Quartier, Bleichstr. 64, Pforzheim. Hours: Fri–Sun, 4–8 p.m.
– Exhibition “Randnotizen” – Fashion and Photography by Monika Markert and Prof. Dr. Silke Helmerdig at the Jewelry Museum, Jahnstr. 42. Hours: Fri–Sun, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
– Opening reception for the exhibition “wild wall” by Fynn Ribbeck (Jacobi Scholar 2025) on Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Kunstverein Pforzheim in the Reuchlinhaus, Jahnstr. 42. Opening hours: Sat & Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– After-show party hosted by the DesignPF fashion students at the Alter Schlachthof on Saturday, July 11, following the final fashion show, starting around 10 p.m. Tickets for the after-show party are available at the ticket booth in the ground-floor foyer on Holzgartenstr. and at the box office at the Schlachthof.
– Sommer der Kulturen
Under the name “Sommer der Kulturen” (transl.: Summer of Cultures) the Sense Collective invites you to the rooftop terrace of the EMMA Creative Center (Emma-Jäger-Str. 20). Enjoy a variety of music, culinary specialties, delicious drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Fri. & Sat. from 6 p.m. to midnight, Sun. from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., free admission.
