NEB Living Lab: Energy - Pioneering the Energy Transition in Bavaria

The Intersection of Design and Sustainable Energy

he “NEB Living Lab: Energy” vividly illustrates how interdisciplinary collaboration can advance the energy transition. At the heart of this groundbreaking project is the endeavor to not only increase the acceptance of renewable energies through creative and innovative design approaches but also to seamlessly integrate them into people’s daily lives. Here, design plays a central role by acting as a bridge between advanced technology and human experience. The project, initiated by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, is meticulously curated by Bayern Innovativ GmbH and bayern design, as part of the New European Bauhaus Initiative of the European Commission.

 

Stefan Eckstein’s Contribution to the NEB Living Lab

Stefan Eckstein, founder and CEO of Eckstein Design, contributed his industrial design expertise to this project. His focus was on seamlessly integrating aesthetics as an inherent part of the process. . Rather than designing isolated objects or systems, his approach embraces the creation of a cohesive interaction within their environment. Through innovative methods, the team developed design strategies that reframe the energy transition, aiming to foster broad public acceptance.
The goal: to merge technology and design in ways that enhance quality of life and support ecological sustainability.

The Role of Aesthetics in the Energy Transition

The NEB Living Lab is an interdisciplinary team consisting of Daniel Czechowski, landscape architect; Sabine Müller, project planner; Vesna Petresin, artist; Daniela Wohlschlager, energy scientist; and Stefan Eckstein, industrial designer.

Their work demonstrates that good design can enhance social acceptance and facilitate the seamless integration of technological solutions into communities. By applying design principles, they have not only developed innovative technical solutions but also redefined how people perceive and experience renewable energy.

 

Invitation to Co-create

Das NEB Living Lab: Energy lädt jeden dazu ein, sich aktiv an der Formung unserer Energiezukunft zu beteiligen. Das Projekt zeigt, dass durch kreatives Engagement und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit nachhaltige und gesellschaftlich akzeptierte Lösungen entstehen können.

For deeper insights and more information, visit bayern-kreativ.de, where you can download the full manifesto. Further updates and press releases can be found on the website of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.

 

Conclusion

The NEB Living Lab: Energy serves as a source of inspiration and a model for how we can shape a sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and inclusive future through a combination of technical know-how and creative design. Stefan Eckstein’s role once again highlights how crucial design is for the successful implementation of the energy transition and inspires further active participation in this important process.