Category: Exhibitions and publications

The Talentu Gazteak event was a unique experience at IDarte, where students from all specialities shared their projects developed throughout the year. It was a space for students and teachers to come together and reflect on the challenges that have shaped this academic year.

During the event, students presented their work, explaining their creative processes, methodologies, and the knowledge they had gained. From innovative design proposals to artistic expressions in various disciplines, Talentu Gazteak became a true showcase of talent and dedication.

These were the projects presented:

Zaramaga Project: Serpentine Paths

• 1st year Interior Design and Graphic Design

San Francisco de Zaramaga Church: Memory Project

• 3rd year Interior Design

Fanzine Presentations

• 2nd year Illustration

KuBO23 Animation Project

• 2nd year Animation

Jose Uruñuela Dance School and Zamak Garama Projects

• 2nd year Photography

Reinterpretation of a Historical Photograph

• 1st year Photography

Signage, Digital Typography, and Programming Projects

• 3rd year Graphic Design

In addition, a student-organized market took place on Friday and Saturday, where they showcased and sold their work. This initiative not only gave visibility to their creations but also provided them with the opportunity to engage with the public and experience the process of marketing their pieces firsthand.

At IDarte, we believe in the importance of creating spaces for exchange and learning, fostering creativity, collaboration, and the professional growth of our students.

At IDarte, we are committed to hands-on learning and bridging the gap between education and the professional world. This year, we had the unique opportunity to collaborate with the Oteiza Museum on a special project. This initiative emerged within the first-year course Science Applied to Design, led by Professor Aitor Axpe, and is part of the Interior Design and Graphic Design degree programs. The project aimed to explore design from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Throughout the course, students engaged with fundamental concepts such as measurement, proportion, symbology, symmetry, fractal structures, and form. More than abstract theories, these elements were approached as essential tools for any designer. First, students learned how to apply them, and then they analyzed how great designers throughout history have incorporated them into their work. One of the most enlightening moments was realizing that these tools, despite their ancient origins, remain crucial in contemporary design.

Each unit concluded with the development of an individual or group project, allowing students to put their knowledge into practice. As a final challenge, they worked on a project inspired by a major architectural landmark: the main façade of the Sanctuary of Arantzazu.

The choice of this theme was no coincidence. It represents an innovative design that defied conventions in its time, a result of cooperative and multidisciplinary work—perfectly aligning with our approach to design education. Additionally, it provided an invaluable opportunity to appreciate our cultural heritage and explore the legacy of designers from our own region.

This experience has been enriching in every way. Our collaboration with the Oteiza Museum has expanded our perspectives and fostered a valuable network of shared knowledge between both institutions. The final feedback has been overwhelmingly positive: our students enjoyed the process, learned in a hands-on manner, and discovered new ways of perceiving design through art. Without a doubt, this partnership has left us eager to continue exploring and learning together.