Alumni Career Day
Programmes
Welcome speech by the CEO of MOME
10:00-10:05
Auditorium
The Alumni Career Day will be opened and welcomed by Réka Matheidesz, CEO of MOME.
(HUN)
Breakfast & Sándor Borz Kováts Pop-Up Exhibition I IMM x MOME
10:00-10:30
Auditorium
Experience the unique pop-up exhibition showcasing furniture designed by MOME students inspired by the works of architect and designer Sándor Borz Kováts. Created in partnership with the Museum of Applied Arts, the exhibition will be opened by Head of the Contemporary Design Collection Department Dr. Judit Horváth.
Sándor Borz Kováts was an architect, designer, and former student and lecturer at MOME’s predecessor. The exhibition will feature lamps reflecting on his iconic lamps, tubular frame furniture with castor wheels, and armchairs, such as Márton Takács’s enso, Márton Hunyadi’s Bolygó, and Veronika Antal’s Claret, armchair designs including Bernadett Garai’s Zip, Levente Buzás’s BO!, and Kinga Zsanett Székely’s Ribbon, along with József Brindzik’s Chair seating furniture, Lilla Erika Sárközi’s R71 floor lamp and Sára Fruzsina Nagy’s Flasko storage unit.
(HUN-ENG)
FormaNorma Alumni Special
10:30-11:15
Auditorium
How can a designer build a successful business? This is the central question of the roundtable discussion hosted by a special edition of FormaNorma, the popular event series of the Product Design BA and Design MA programmes, featuring exemplary alumni such as Annabella Hevesi, András Húnfalvi, Marcell Nagy, and Ádám Tóth, moderated by the head of the BA programme, Dorottya Féja.
(ENG)
Driving Innovation: The European Institute of Innovation & Technology at a Glance
11:15-11:30
Auditorium
Martin Kern, Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), will present the student opportunities at the institute and the EIT's activities in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The EIT aims to drive sustainable economic growth and create jobs by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. It brings together organisations across business, education, and research to find and commercialise solutions to pressing global challenges.
More information: https://eit.europa.eu/
(ENG)
We design and protect: Intellectual property recipes from successful mome students
11:30-12:00
Auditorium
Wondering how to make the most of your intellectual property? Join our discussion with MOME’s lead IP strategist Flóra Gubicz and members of the alumni community, Anna Mitter, Emese Takács and Apol Temesi DLA discussing how to safeguard innovative ideas and design achievements, illustrated with real-life lessons and success stories.
(HUN)
From University to Profession: Career Stories from the Mentors of the MOME Alumni Mentor Programme
12:00-12:30
Auditorium
Learn about the career paths of mentors from the MOME Alumni Mentor Programme and the challenges they faced transitioning from university to the professional world. This career-focused programme has been launched for three programmes to provide current students with mentoring support from alumni. The roundtable discussion will feature Edina Bugár (Art and Design Management alumna), Kinga Hamvai (Art and Design Management alumna) and Dorottya Melis-Seenger (Architecture alumna) with moderatedion by Tekla Bodnár, Student Hub leader.
Programmes included in the Mentor Programme are the Art and Design Management MA, the Fashion and Textile Design MA, and the Architecture MA.
Learn more about the programme here: https://mome.hu/en/alumni-mentorprogram
(HUN)
Design yourself! Personal Consultations and Portrait Photography
10:30-12:30
Master 1st floor
Need help crafting the perfect CV or looking for the right portrait photo? Struggling with time management or resource allocation? Join us for one-on-one consultations led by experts from the Student Hub, and don’t miss the portrait photography session provided by students from the MOME Photography programme.
Click here for more details and registration.
(HUN-ENG)
Anim Alumni Portfolio Review: What Advice Do Graduates Have?
10:30-12:30
Master 1st floor
Sign up for a portfolio consultation with Animation MA graduates and receive tailored advice. Consultations will be held by Anita Kühnel-Szabó, Vivien Hárshegyi, Péter Bogyó and Zénó Mira.
Click here for more details and registration.
(HUN-ENG)
MOME Lunch Breakbeat
12:30-13:00
MOME Ground
Take a lunch break at the Canteen and enjoy the signature MOME Lunch Breakbeat DJ set.
Alumni Campus tour: The University's Buildings in the Past and the Present
13:00-13:45
Meet at the Front Desk in MOME Ground.
Explore the renovated MOME Campus while reminiscing about its former spaces.
(HUN)
Workshop by Fraxinea I Step into the Future with Mushroom Materials
13:00-13:45
During this workshop people can learn about the power of mushrooms and what they are capable of. Participants can form their own mushroom and plant based bowl and later on they can follow its growth process. It is a great way to get introduced to fungi based materials, and just a few days later they will have their own mushroom ornament.
(ENG)
The Secret to a Successful Presentation: Techniques and Strategies
13:00-13:45
Auditorium
Does hearing someone say, “Could you throw together a quick presentation on this?” make you break out in a sweat? Even if you’re short on time, are you determined to create a compelling presentation because you know your message matters, but you’re just not sure where to start?
This session blends the worlds of scriptwriting, storytelling, and business, revealing what Little Red Riding Hood and your next presentation have in common, while guiding you through 10 actionable steps to achieve impressive results quickly and effectively.
By the end, we hope you’ll see, as we do, that presenting and communication are applied arts – skills that, with the right tips, tricks, and techniques, are not only easy to master but genuinely enjoyable.
(HUN)
Get Your First Design Patent!
14:00-15:00
Master M_019
The Get Your First Design Patent lecture will provide an introduction to design patenting along with practical guidance on the patent filing process. You will leave the lecture with practical knowledge that will help you create and file a real design protection application for your works at the Secure Your First Design Protection II follow-up event on November 29, 2024.
(HUN)
MOME Fair Alumni Special I Fair of Recent Graduates' Works
12:30-15:00
Master ground floor
MOME Fair, a design fair by MOME students, presents a special edition featuring prints, jewelleries, ceramics, accessories, clothes and various other unique items.
(HUN-ENG)
MOME Alumni Career Day (22 November 2024)
What are the materials of the future? Which skills are essential for securing employment? What career paths are available for designers? How can I secure intellectual property protection for my works? And how can I market them?
These are just some of the questions we’ll be exploring at the MOME Alumni Career Day on Friday, 22 November 2024.
Join us to improve your CV, portfolio, and personal brand, develop your products, build valuable professional connections, and discover the career journeys of MOME’s alumni community.