In a time of converging crises, how can design education
cultivate hope? Led by Anab Jain, the Department of Design Investigations at the University of Applied Arts Vienna offers
a compelling approach: reclaiming the power of the question. Young designers learn to design questions that open up possibility;
exploring themes like ecological reciprocity and technological transformation through speculative practice, material making,
and worldbuilding. Structured around key reflective questions, and featuring diverse projects alongside contributions from
leading design educators and thinkers, this book demonstrates how design education can cultivate imagination, criticality,
and joy.
Anab Jain, Nikolas Heep, Stefan Zinell, Design Investigations, University of Applied
Arts Vienna
BOOK PRESENTATION
Wednesday,
April 29, 2026 – 6 pm
University of Applied Arts Vienna
Flux 2, 2nd floor
Vordere Zollamtsstraße 7
1030 Vienna
Welcome
Ulrike Kuch, Rector, University of Applied Arts Vienna
Discussion
Anab Jain, Nikolas Heep & Stefan Zinell, editors
Amelie Klein, curator, author and design critic
Julia Schwarz,
alumna
Moderation
Naoki Matsuyama, editor, social science and artistic researcher, alumnus
of the University of Applied Arts Vienna
An event by Publications in cooperation with the editors
Barrier-free access to this venue. Find details on dieangewandte.at/barrier-free
Designing Questions
Anab Jain with Nikolas Heep & Stefan Zinell
Hatje Cantz, 2026
ISBN: 978-3-7757-6185-7
e-ISBN: 978-3-7757-6186-4
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