Rolf Roeder

Rolf Roeder is a Professor (emeritus) of Technical Design at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. His career spans academia, freelance design, and industrial design leadership. Born in 1939, he studied at the Fachschule für angewandte Kunst Magdeburg (1960–1963) and the Hochschule für industrielle Formgestaltung Halle (1968–1972). From 1979–1990, he led the Design Department at the Institut für Luft- und Kältetechnik Dresden. In 1990, he co-founded the 'dresdner souterrain' atelier and transitioned to freelance work. He served as a Professor for Technical Design from 1994–2004, after which he retired from active university service but remains active in exhibitions and events.

• Education:
• Fachschule für angewandte Kunst Magdeburg (1960–1963)
• Hochschule für industrielle Formgestaltung Halle (1968–1972)
• Research Focus: Industrial design, product design, technical design strategies, and applied arts. His work bridges functional design with contemporary artistic expression, evident in exhibitions like 'Dreamworld' (2025) and collaborations with institutions like the neue theater Halle.

Recent activities include curating exhibitions such as 'ZUKÜNFTHE - Material und Design von Morgen' (2025), organizing events like 'BURG Session 2025', and participating in design festivals like Designblok in Prague. His contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to design, merging technical innovation with cultural narratives.