Matthias Görlich

Matthias Görlich is a Professor for Communication Design/Information Design at the School of Design, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, where he has been employed since 2017 and served as Pro-rector for Studies and Teaching since 2022. His work bridges design practice, art institutions, and cultural policy, with a focus on socially integrative urban development and problem-oriented design.

• Education: Diplom in Communication Design from Darmstadt University and Zurich University of Applied Sciences
• Teaching experience: University of Stuttgart, Städelschule Frankfurt, Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design, Zurich University of the Arts, and international workshops
• Notable projects: Design collaborations with Städel Museum, Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin, and humanitarian agencies like UNRWA

He co-edited the Civic City Cahier and Studienhefte Problemorientiertes Design, emphasizing design's role in public discourse. His exhibitions and design research span material futures, textile arts, and critical perspectives on architectural education.