Creative cluster - Sustainable design and fashion in a regenerated industrial area



In the setting of an industrial landscape and famous landmark, Ericsson’s old factory at Telefonplan in Stockholm, a new centre for creative industry is growing. The initiative to turn this area into a hot-spot of creativity is inspired by the cultural heritage of the old architecture of heavy industries and attracts and supports young innovators and entrepreneurs.

In this Deep Dive you will:

  • Meet creative designers and entrepreneurs working on sustainable 
    solutions;
  • Learn about the growth of the cluster and the role of Stockholm City and other supporters in this process;
  • See how climate change inspires the creative industries in a hands-on way through presentations by designers of their sustainable designs, concepts, fashion, and furnishings;
  • Discuss how the seeds of a creative cluster are sown: what are its preconditions for growth, what role should the city play, and how should co-operation with other key institutions and companies be organised so as to not drain the creativity of the creators?
  •  Be introduced to Creative Metropoles, a project with 11 participating cities aiming to showcase the key elements and best practice of what makes a well-functioning, focused, flexible and efficient public support system for creative industries.

Rob ter Steege, programme manager of cultural affairs in Eindhoven will discuss, together with Mats Sylwan (Stockholm), the strategies for entrepreneurship and creative clusters in their respective cities.

Your hosts for this Deep Dive are Mats Sylwan, Culture Strategist, Culture Administration and Monica Slama, Manager of Project Unit, City District Hägersten-Liljeholm

   

 

Programme:

11:30

Bus transfer from Clarion Sign. A guide from the Stockholm City Museum will inform you about the history of Telefonplan during the journey. 
 

12:00

Arrive at Transit, an incubator for entrepreneurs within art, design and architecture at the University College of Art, Crafts and Design. Your lunch will be served by a restaurant- and music manager who has a story to tell about the creation of the hottest spot in Stockholm at Telefonplan. 
 

12:30

The manager of Transit, Sara Lönnroth, will guide you through an exciting, hands-on programme. Meet a number of creative entrepreneurs who will show you their cutting-edge ideas and products. A question and answer session will follow 
 

13:45

Walk through the studios of the University College of Art, Crafts and Design to see more creativity in action. 
 

14:10 

The vision for the area: Monica Slama from the Department of Urban Planning of Hägersten-Liljeholmens City District, and Vasakronan, the owners of the property, will present their ideas for continuing development of the area, and the co-operation with other clusters in Europe through the Creative Metropoles initiative. 
 

14:30

 Rob ter Steege, will reflect on the earlier presentations and introduce the strategies for entrepreneurship and creative clusters in his own city. A discussion will follow led by Mats Sylwan. 
 

15:20

Bus transfer to Clarion Sign Hotel with continuing discussions.

 

Contact details:

mats.sylwan@kultur.stockholm.se
monica.slama@h-l.stockholm.se
sara.lonnroth@konstfack.se
r.ter.steege@eindhoven.nl