Rasa Weber
Rasa Weber ist Designerin mit dem Fokus auf biobasierte Materialentwicklung und interdisziplinäre Forschung. Sie ist wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste im Fachbereich Interaction Design.
In ihrer Promotion mit dem Titel »Symbiocean« (betreut durch Prof. Dr. Karmen Franinović, ZHdK und Prof. Dr. Karin Harrasser, Kunstuniversität Linz) untersucht sie aktive mineralische Strukturen und deren zugrunde liegende sympoïetische Eigenschaften für ökologischen Ozean-Habitate. An der Schnittstelle von Meeresbiologie, Anthropologie und Design widmet sie sich anhand des Begriffs der Interspecies Architecture der Entwicklung und theoretischen Einbettung von sympoïetischen Designprozessen mit menschlichen, tierischen und mikrobischen Akteuren im Meer.
Im Projekt Material Form Function bringt sie mit ihrem Projekt die nachhaltige Materialentwicklung aus dem geschlossenen System des Labors in die interdisziplinäre Feldforschung (Partnerschaft mit dem Jordan Lab - Max-Planck-Institut für Verhaltensbiologie). Die Untersuchung von Anwendungsbereichen und Produktionsprozessen einer post-extraktiven Materialgewinnung, die den Abbau durch das Wachsenlassen ersetzen könnte, fordert den Begriff der aktiven Materie auf ökologischer und baukultureller Ebene auf neue Weise heraus.
Sammelbände & Ausstellungskataloge
Jörg, K., Weber, R. eds. 2023. Messy Utopia. Ztscript Vol. 39. Vienna: Ztscript.
https://www.ztscrpt.net
Artikel
Weber, R. 2023. »Die Neue Sensibilität. Entwerfen in und mit anthropozentrischen Umwelten. [The New Sensitivity. Designing in and with environments of the Anthropocene].« NDION Magazine - Rat für Formgebung, 17 Januar 2023
https://ndion.de/de/die-neue-sensibilitaet-entwerfen-in-und-mit-anthropozentrischen-umwelten/
Tagungsbände
Rasa Weber. 2023. »A Sympoietic Ocean. Design research with/in the marine holobiont.« ISEA 2023. 23rd Symposium for Digital Arts: Symbiosis. Paris: ISEA Conference, Forthcoming.
https://www.isea-archives.org/isea2023_presentation_weber
Weber, R., Wegner, A. 2023. »Getting Attuned to the Ocean. Underwater Methods Between Marine Biology and Design Research.« Presented at the Swiss Design Network Conference Counterparts: Exploring Design beyond the Human, 27-28 October 2022. Forthcoming.
Weber, R. 2022. »Smybio-Design. Towards Materials Research in the Ocean.« Presented at the Annual Conference of the German Society for Design Theory and Research (DGTF): Design X Sustainability, Muthesius Kunsthochschule, Kiel, 1-3 June 2022. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Designforschung, 54-56.
https://doi.org/10.25368/2022.136
Talks & Präsentationen
Köhne, J. »Aquatory Entwerfen?«. Tief im Ozean. Tauchgänge in aquatische Wissens- und Imaginationsräume.. Institut für Kulturwissenschaften, Humboldt Universität Berlin. 9 February 2023.
https://agnes.hu-berlin.de/lupo/rds?state=verpublish&status=init&vmfile=no&publishid=196777&moduleCall=webInfo&publishConfFile=webInfo&publishSubDir=veranstaltung
Weber, R., Schäffner, A. »A Sympoietic Ocean. Design research with/in the marine holobiont«. Talk at the ISEA Conference, Ecosystems – Climate Change. Symbiotic Organizations. Les Halles, Paris. 17 May 2023.
https://www.isea-archives.org/isea2023_presentation_weber
Fantini van Ditmar, D., Weber, R. Bye Bye Extractivism? - On the exploitation, collaboration, & co-creation of biomaterials. Innovation Design Engineering Department, Royal College of Art London. 21 November 2022.
https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/dr-delfina-fantini-van-ditmar/
Weber, R. Algae Futures. Keynote at the Re-imagining fashion with speculative design and algae futures, Speculative Futures. Berlin. Virtual. 16 March 2022.
Weber, R. Designing (in/through/with) the Ocean – interdisziplinäre Forschung zwischen Meeresbiologie und Design. Talk at the Sustainability Science Dialogue, Gemeinsame Werte, Visionen und Wege zur Nachhaltigkeit. Zürich University of the Arts. 10 March 2022.
https://scnat.ch/de/uuid/i/5c3c5b82-a988-5d37-a927-a4309d2ad6c3-Sustainability_Science_Dialogue_–_Gemeinsame_Werte_Visionen_und_Wege_zur_Nachhaltigkeit
Weber, R. Designing (in/with) the Ocean. Talk at the Sustainability Science Dialogues. Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland. 10 March 2022.
https://interactiondesign.zhdk.ch/news/rasa-weber-designing-in-with-the-ocean-sustainability-science-dialogue-thu-10.03.2022/
Weber, R. Symbio Design - Toward sympoietic materials research in the ocean. Talk at the Design X Nachhaltigkeit - DGTF Jahrestagung, Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Kiel. 2 June 2022.
Weber, R. »Algae Futures«. Talk at the Re-imagining fashion. Ellery Studio, Berlin. Virtual. 16 March 2022.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca7gAR4MCPr/
Brandstetter, G., Clifford, B., Geipel, K., Weber, R., Zampini, D. CARBS - Concrete Kinetics. Panel Presentation at the Aedes Architecture Forum, Berlin. Hybrid. 26 February 2021.
https://www.aedes-arc.de/cms/aedes/de/programm?id=19726143
Rosen, A., Weber, R. Mining our Urban Futures. Urban Mining. Trier University of Applied Sciences. Virtual. 6 May 2021.
https://www.hochschule-trier.de/hochschule/aktuelles/terminkalender/termin-detail/vortragsreihe-in-the-nature-of-materials-urban-mining
Weber, R. Growing Matter. Talk at the Material Negotiations: Practices of Biodesign, Collaborations, Making With & Transience. Berlin. Virtual. 8 October 2021.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/6395/material-negotiations-practices-of-biodesign
Weber R. The Art of Urban Mining I + II. Change by Design. Manuel León Ponce USA. Virtual. 11 November 2021.
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. Transformative Matter - Materials Research for our Sustainable Future? Talk at the Design TO Opening Lecture. Harbourfront Center Toronto, Canada. 24 January 2020.
https://designto.org/blog/they-feed-off-buildings/
Moderationen/ Kommentare
Frentrop, M., Lefteri, C., Weber, R., Dr. Stillings, C. »Circular Design. Why Materials Matter«. »The Visions«, K22, Düsseldorf. curated by German Design Council. 23 October 2023.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiC6fPy6LmBAxWXS_EDHc8LAhoQFnoECBsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fndion.de%2Fde%2Fmeet-the-innovators-auf-der-k22-covestro-design-day%2F&usg=AOvVaw0MDvBk4nwQga9phC3R3n3Y&opi=89978449
Events & Workshops
Weber, R., with Karmen Franinovic »Collaborations as Environmental Interactions«. Zürich University of the Arts. 14 November 2022.
https://www.zhdk.ch/en/doctoralstudies/transdisciplinary-artistic-phd-10960
Teaching & Kurse
Rasa, Weber, Karmen Franinovic, Stella Speziali. »More-than-human Slowness - Multispecies Design Ethnography with the Camera«. Seminar, Zürich University of the Arts. 8 May 2023 - 26 May 2023.
Rasa Weber. »Slowciety - a speculative design scenario for lowering the work ethics«. With Time's Up - Tina Auer, Tim Boykett, Eva-Maria Spreitzer, Prof. Dr. Franinovic. Zürich University of the Arts. 30 March 2023 - 14 April 2023.
Rasa Weber. »Water Futures Pavilion«. Floating University, Course: Sustainable Material Practice. Berlin International University. 1 April 2023 - 14 July 2023.
Rasa Weber with Noemi Chow (Science Communication) »Walking Water Ways - Design Ethnography of Water«. Interaction Design. Zürich University of the Arts. 1 May 2023 - 5 May 2023.
Ziegler, V., Weber, R. »Digital Fabrication«. Zürich University of the Arts. 9 January 2023 - 20 January 2023.
Franinovic, K., Kirschner, R., Franzke, L., Weber, R., Zybinska, P. Master Think Tank - Design Fieldwork on the Future of Water. Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland. 17 May 2022 - 21 May 2022.
Franinovic, K., Kischner, R., Franzke, L., Weber, R., Zybinska, P. Narrative Design Strategies (AV & sketching for storytelling) - MA Interaction Design. Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland. 18 April 2022 - 30 April 2022.
Maries, M (design theory), Clark, J. (anthropology), Bühn, S. (ecology), le Calvé, M. (anthropology), Weber, R. »Dark Fluidity: An immersive exploration of liquid ontologies in practice along the multispecies material ecologies of the river Schwärze«. Summer School: Frictioned Functionality. Un/designing Un/sustainable Matter. Matters of Activity, Humboldt University of Berlin. 17 October 2022 - 22 October 2022.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/8495/frictioned-functionality-un-designing-un-sustainable-matter
Rasa Weber. Water Futures - Design Fieldwork on the Future of Water. Block Seminar, Master Think Tank, all design departments. Zürich University of the Arts. 17 May 2022 - 20 May 2022.
Rasa Weber »Future of Water Pavilion«. Floating University , BA Architecture & Interior Design, Course: Sustainability. Berlin International University. 1 January 2022 - 30 June 2022.
Rasa Weber »Narrative Design Strategies - AV + sketching for Storytelling«. Block Seminar, Zürich University of the Arts, Interaction Design. 19 April 2022 - 22 April 2022.
Razghandi, K., Mareis, C., Stock, R., Auger, J., Lockwood, J., Wenig, C., Norris, L., Stark, S., Weber, R., Bühn, S., Clark, J., le Calvé. M. »Frictioned Functionality: Un/Designing Un/Sustainable Matter«. »Dark Fluidity. An immersive exploration of liquid ontologies in practice along the multispecies material ecologies of the Schwärze river«. MoA's First Interdisciplinary Autumn School., Cluster of Excellence »Matters of Activity«, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. 17 October 2022 - 22 October 2022.
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/activities/8495/frictioned-functionality-un-designing-un-sustainable-matter
Weber, R., with Ziegler, V. »Artistic and Experimental Basics - Object Experience«. Block Seminar, Zürich University of the Arts. 26 September 2022 - 17 October 2022.
Weber, R., Ziegler, V. Digital Fabrication - BA Interaction Design. Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland. 1 January 2022 - 31 January 2022.
Weber, R. Sustainable Design: Water Futures Pavilion - BA Architecture & Interior Design. Berlin International University. 14 March 2022 - 20 June 2022.
Weber, R., Ziegler, V. Object Experience: Artistic and Experimental Basics - BA Interaction Design. Block Seminar, Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland. 1 September 2021 - 31 October 2021.
Cannarozzi, S., Weber, R. Film as a narrative tool for Designers and Architects - MA Integrated Design. Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. 1 September 2020 - 31 January 2021.
Pfeiffer, S., Palz, N., Schmidts, C., Weber, R. Transformative Matter: new materials for regenerative modes of building - MA Digital and Experimental Design. Berlin University of the Arts. 1 October 2020 - 28 November 2020.
Pfeiffer, S., Palz, N., Schmidts, C., Weber, R. Growing Architecture: Microalgae as new biomaterial for urban landscapes - MA Digital and Experimental Design. Berlin University of the Arts. 1 October 2019 - 1 January 2020.
Glomb, E. J., Weber, R. Sustainable Pigments. KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology, Denmark. 2 June 2017 - 1 July 2017.
Glomb, E. J., Weber, R. Narrative Design Strategies: Talking Bodies - BA Fashion Design / Textile Design / Product Design. University of Leeds - School of Design, England. 1 October 2016 - 30 October 2016.
(Mit-)Betreuung von Qualifikationsarbeiten
Rasa Weber. 2023. Second supervisor MA thesis supervision (2nd supervisor). Master thesis, WEith Karmen Franinovic, Roman Kirschner, Max Rainer, Verena Ziegler, Joelle Bitton. Zürich University of the Arts.
Fischer, J.-F., Weber. R. 2022. First supervisor BA Thesis in Interior Design. Berlin International University.
Franinovic, K., Bitton, J., Kirschner, R-, Speziali, S., Weber, R. 2022. Second supervisor MA thesis in Interaction Design & Studio 4. Master thesis, Zürcher Hochschule der Künste.
Weber, R. 2022. First supervisor BA thesis theory supervision (1st supervisor). Bachelor thesis, Interior Design & Architecture. Berlin International University.
Grosse, K. W., Weber, R. 2017. Kitchen of the Anthropocene - MA Integrated Design. Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
Preise & Awards
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. 2020. Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis (Nomination). Stiftung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis.
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. 2019. AD Design Award - Best Concept (Nomination). Design Award. »Urban Terrazzo.« AD Magazin.
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. 2019. German Design Award - Newcomer (Nomination). Design Award. »Urban Terrazzo.« Rat für Formgebung.
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. 2018. Bundespreis Ecodesign. Design Award. »Urban Terrazzo.« Deutsches Bundesumweltministerium / Umweltbundesamt.
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. 2018. Green Product Award (Finalist). Design Award. »Urban Terrazzo.« Green Product Award.
Glomb, E. J., Weber, R. 2016. German Design Award - Newcomer (Nomination). Design Award. »Algaemy.« Rat für Formgebung.
Glomb, E., Weber, R. 2015. German Design Award - Best Communication (Nomination). Design Award. »Algaemy.« Rat für Formgebung.
Glomb, E. J., Weber, R. 2015. Make Me! Award. Design Award. »Algaemy.« Łódź Design Festival.
Glomb, E. J., Weber, R. 2014. Bundespreis Ecodesign. Design Award. »Algaemy.« Deutsches Bundesumweltministerium / Umweltbundesamt.
Glomb, E. J., Weber, R. 2014. Core 77 (Honorable Mention). Design Award. »Algaemy.« Core 77.
Glomb, E. J., Weber, R. 2014. DMY Newcomer (Nomination). International Design Festival Berlin.
External Grants, Fellowships, Scholarships & Residencies
Rasa Weber, Karmen Franinovic, Roman Kirschner, Anthea Oestreicher. 2023. Interfacing the Ocean. Swiss National Science Fund Project funding.
https://interactiondesign.zhdk.ch/projekte/interfacing-the-ocean/
Rasa Weber. 2023. Aunslandsförderung Kunstuniversität Linz. Fieldwork Cartagena.
Rasa Weber. 2023. PROCOPE Mobility Grant. Government of France-Embassy of France in Germany/DAAD Residency. Field Trip STARESO Calvi (FR).
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. 2019. Kultur- und Kreativpiloten. Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz
Rubisch, L., Weber, R. 2017. Creative Prototyping Stipendium. Project funding.
Weber, R. 2010. Begabtenförderwerk Villigst e.V. BMBF, Scholarship.
Forschungsaufenthalte an anderen Institutionen
Rasa Weber, Anthea Oestreicher, PI: Karmen Franinovic, PI: Roman Kirschner, TBA 21, BLUE - Multispecies Ethnographies of Oceans in Crisis, Jordan Lab - Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior. Interfacing the Ocean. Zürich University of the Arts, Swiss National Science Foundation. Funded by Swiss National Science Foundation. 1 November 2023 - 1 November 2027.
https://interactiondesign.zhdk.ch/projekte/interfacing-the-ocean/
Mitgliedschaften
Rasa Weber. Since 2023. Konsortium Deutsche Meeresforschung: KDM.
https://www.deutsche-meeresforschung.de
Rasa Weber. Since 2022. Member of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Designtheorie und -forschung.
https://www.dgtf.de