Klaus Hackl

Klaus Hackl serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Design and Arts, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, teaching Product Design within the Bachelor of Design and Arts program. His office in Bolzano maintains regular consultation hours on Monday afternoons (4:00-7:00 PM) and Tuesday afternoons (3:00-7:00 PM), reflecting active engagement with current students.

His research centers on material innovation in functional objects, particularly exploring tactile combinations of porcelain with natural woods (cherry/black ash) to reimagine everyday workspace accessories. This philosophy bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design needs, emphasizing sensory experience in digital-era work environments where physical tools risk obsolescence.

His notable achievement includes:

• Handwerk+Form 2018 Award from Werkraum Bregenzerwald for The Utensil Box, praised for "diverse tactile appeal" and reviving significance in "anachronistic" desk accessories

As an academic mentor, Hackl guides final thesis projects through annual Diplorama exhibitions (November 2024 and March 2025 events documented), though specific grant funding remains undisclosed. His collaborative approach with artisans like Bereuter Carpentry and Elisabeth Klein Porcelain demonstrates industry-academia integration in production processes.