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One hundred and twenty university students become an international jury to evaluate the best in film production dedicated to the contemporary languages of design and architecture. This is the experience at the heart of Marazzi meets “Wannabe Designers”, the initiative with which Marazzi Group made its debut as a partner of the Contemporary Design Film Award 2026, as part of the Ennesimo Film Festival.
The main participants were the students of the Industrial Product Design Degree Course at the University of Bologna, who were involved in a program that combines education, critical discussion, and active participation: a concrete opportunity to connect with the world of business and the dynamics of contemporary design.
The day began at the Crogiolo Marazzi with an immersive journey dedicated to the culture of ceramics: from the history and identity of the Group to research and development activities, and up to sustainability practices according to ESG criteria. The visit to the production spaces and showroom allowed students to interpret the collections as design solutions, in dialogue with the languages of architecture, interior design, and product communication.
In the afternoon, the “Wannabe Designers” took on the role of jury for the Contemporary Design Film Award 2026, watching five international short films in competition and actively participating in the evaluation process. A direct engagement with crucial topics such as contemporary living, urban transformations, and the relationship between built space and community allowed them to collectively determine and nominate the winning short film.
In competition were five short films by directors under 35 from Europe and North America. The Contemporary Design Film Award 2026 was awarded to The Little Ancestor by Alexa Tremblay-Francoeur, which will be presented on June 10, 2026, at the London Festival of Architecture.
