Where do good ideas come from?
Date: 2023.02.25
Various social problems that need to be addressed have come to play an increasingly prominent role in everyday life, begging the question how to go about solving them.
The Social Impact Hackathon is one answer Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) offers by having interdisciplinary teams of young people aged 18-35 create artificial intelligence-based solutions to social and environmental challenges – but can it prove successful in real life? Our discussion with Head of MOME Incubation Craig V. Johnson and Head of the MOME Innovation Center Lasma Ivaska covered this and similar subjects.
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The first guest of the Q&Alumniof series is Anna Tőkés, MOME Animation alumna, who has recently participated in the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with her diploma film titled “The Last Drop.” In this episode, you can learn more about Anna’s experience at our university, her favourite memories of her time spent on campus, and even about her secret talents.
In the first written feature of our Q&Alumni series, we spoke with jewellery designer Patrícia Harsány, a 2021 graduate of the MOME Jewellery and Metal Design MA programme. She shared her reflections on student life – from the vibrancy of life in the halls of residence and the warmth of university communities to collaborative projects that still influence her practice today. Since graduating, Patrícia has remained an active contributor to both her field and the life of the university, with projects spanning from Milan to Zugligeti Road. We caught up with her to hear more about those adventures – and what continues to inspire her.
MOME ANIM took centre stage at the renowned Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA Market on 8–14 June, where Hungary was the guest of honour. MOME’s vibrant animation community showcased its globally acclaimed education through student films, film concepts, installations, and industry-led talks.