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Institut Design & Kommunikation | University of Applied Sciences FH JOANNEUM

15/06/2026

Design ≠ Neutral. Promoting Critical Reflection for Responsible Communication Design | Bachelor’s thesis by Franziska Gallé |

In the face of societal challenges and discourses in the field of design, the responsibility of designers is increasingly being emphasised. A critical and reflective mindset is essential for this: designers can either reproduce existing structures without reflection or actively contribute to change. This bachelor's thesis examines which methods can help designers develop critical awareness and promote reflection on their design decisions in order to strengthen responsible design practices. The theoretical part contains a look at historical and contemporary perspectives in order to emphasise connections and question entrenched assumptions. Topics such as the neutrality of design, the reproduction of power structures, criteria for good design and the role of criticism are explored. The aim is to create a broad understanding of the often hidden challenges of design. The methodology section adds practical perspectives to these topics. Interviews with experts and analyses of best-practice examples of existing design projects were conducted. Based on these findings, a zine was developed as a central result of the thesis, which serves as a tool of reflection for designers. It integrates various approaches and suggestions for further thought and development in order to promote a critical and reflective mindset without dictating a universal solution.

Supervised by Sigrid Bürstmayr

09/06/2026

Gamification on the web | Bachelor’s thesis by Julian Mraz |

This bachelor thesis explores the role of gamification in promoting pro-environmental behaviors and addressing climate change. Gamification, defined as the application of game principles in non-game contexts, can increase user engagement and motivation through the use of game mechanics and experience design. The thesis highlights different application areas of gamification, including education, health, environment and sustainability, and shows how gamification can drive behavior change in these areas. A central element of the work is Yu-kai Chou's Octalysis Framework, which describes eight core drivers of motivation and serves as an analytical tool for the gamification solutions examined. Three applications - Changers, 2Zero and the Workpiece - are analyzed using this framework to evaluate their effectiveness in promoting sustainable behaviors. The work shows that gamification can promote pro-environmental behavior by combining intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and by creating long-term engagement. It concludes by highlighting the need for further research and measurement of the long-term effects of gamification on pro-environmental behaviors.

Supervised by Maja Pivec

02/06/2026

Feeling Information – A Haptic, Interactive Infographic | Bachelor’s thesis by Marlene Kufner |

The bachelor's thesis "Feeling Information – A Haptic, Interactive Infographic" investigates how haptic elements can support infographics and create an emotional connection. By combining visual and tactile senses, a multisensory form of communication is intended to be established enriching the exchange of information and enhancing the processing of complex and abstract data. The potential of haptic elements is theoretically explored in the context of infographics, data visualization and multisensory perception. Expert interviews and practical examples from inclusive design, interactive exhibition design and early childhood education illustrate how haptic elements can be meaningfully integrated into design. In the practical part of the thesis, an interactive, haptic infographic titled "How Does the Future Feel?" is developed, utilizing insights gained from the research. Viewers can generate their own data using haptic elements allowing them to not only view the information visually but also experience it through touch.

Supervised by Sigrid Bürstmayr

02/06/2026

IND24 Kurzdoku: TROUGH THE EYES OF A WOMAN (Gschier, Reder, Steinbauer, Wernig)

Through the Eyes of a Woman“ ist ein poetischer Dokumentarfilm, der durch
das Auge als Symbol in die innere Welt einer Frau eintaucht und mit poetischen Bildern und echten Stimmen von emotionaler Unterdrückung, Identität und der Sehnsucht nach
innerer Freiheit erzählt – ein Film, der Frauen und Männer gleichermaßen
zum Hinsehen und Verstehen einlädt. Die Kurzdoku entstand im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung MEDIA PRODUCTION WS 25/26.

28/05/2026

Im Rahmen des Lehr- und Forschungsprojektes „Power of Urban Interfaces“ gestalteten unsere Interaction Design Masterstudierenden die BIX Medienfassade des Kunsthauses in Graz❤️Betreut wurde das Projekt von Birgit Bachler.

26/05/2026

IND24 Kurzdoku: GRAZIVISKI VECHORNYTSI - Ukrainian Community in Graz (Ivanenko,
Zuiev, Mukomel)

Wie findet man sich in einem fremden Land zurecht? Am Beispiel der ukrainischen Gemeinde in Graz zeigt diese Kurzdokumentation, wie Engagement und Leidenschaft einen sicheren Ort schaffen – und wie ein Stück Heimat fern der eigenen Wurzeln weiterlebt. Die Kurzdoku entstand im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung MEDIA PRODUCTION WS 25/26.

25/05/2026

Once upon a time … The Golden Apple | Bachelor’s thesis by Novak Larissa |

Stories have been told in all parts of the world for thousands of years and are an essential part of human culture. Evers story is based on a universal pattern that connects them all: the hero’s journey. In the first part of the work, the hero’s journey, for those discovery the author Joseph Campbell gained prominence, will be analyzed, and broken down into its storytelling structure. The aim is to find out how the storytelling of the hero’s journey can be interpreted in a contemporary context using a graphic novel. Based on this, the role of women will be examined in a way that reflect the zeitgeist. By critically examining these aspects, the second part of the thesis aims to create a specially created story with a contemporary-feminist storytelling within the framework of a graphic novel. This will be examined more closely by means of an empirical survey, the results of which will be discussed in the finds part of the thesis.

Supervised by Christoph Marek & Christoph Neuhold

21/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE: 15.06.2026

Bei dem Showcase „Intra Venam“ unserer Studierenden vereint sich ein akademisches Projekt mit einem absoluten Herzensprojekt.
Im Zentrum steht das Kernthema „Verlust und Gewinn“, das in einer ungeschönten Kurzdokumentation über die Musikindustrie sowie im neuen Musikvideo „the middle“ visuell auf die große Leinwand gebracht wird.

Die Premiere der Filme findet am 15.06. im KIZ Royal statt: inklusive Plakat-Ausstellung, Behind-the-Scenes-Material und einem Q&A.

Danach geht es direkt in den Scherbenkeller, wo FH Studentin und Sängerin Iman den Song live performt. Den Abschluss bildet die Afterparty in der Scherbe mit DJ-Set und gemeinsamer Celebration.

20/05/2026

A look back at International Design Week:
This year, we welcomed 13 guests from 9 countries, who led 10 workshops. A total of 95 students (25 from CMS, 25 from AUD, CMS and IND exchange students, as well as 31 visiting students from Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands) participated this year! As always, it was a wonderful experience - thank you all for joining us!
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