Hans Stefan Moritsch

Hans Stefan Moritsch is Professor of Design, Crafts & Material Culture and Head of the BA Design, Crafts & Material Culture Program at New Design University St. Pölten's Faculty of Design. His work examines how craftsmanship evolves in post-industrial societies, emphasizing adaptation to new technologies and socioeconomic contexts. Moritsch advocates for design practices that address social challenges through digital innovation and ethical production frameworks.

Research Focus: His scholarly work investigates theoretical-practical connections in design pedagogy, transitions between educational formats, and interdisciplinary applied research. He supervises practice-based doctoral projects exploring design-production-transformation interfaces.

Education:

• 2002: Diploma in Product Design, University of Applied Arts Vienna
• 1994: Diploma, Glass School Kramsach (College for Crafts and Design)

Professional Leadership: Founded the bkm design working group (2004) specializing in:

• Product/industrial/interior design
• Design consulting
• Research-teaching integration