Michael Dorfer

Michael Dorfer serves as a Lecturer and Senior Artist in Metal/Design: Technik.Textil at Mozarteum University Salzburg's Department of Fine Arts and Design. He maintains an office in Room L02003 at Alpenstraße 75/II and holds dual professional roles between academia and industry.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Development Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from FH Wels (2013)
• Master's degree in Industrial Design from University of Art and Industrial Design Linz (2021)
• Bachelor's program in Space & Design Strategies from University of Art and Industrial Design Linz (2018)
• Apprenticeships as mechanical engineering technician (2004) and technical draftsman (2006)

Dorfer's professional expertise spans the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and digital design technologies. His work integrates metalworking, textile design, and technical visualization with modern 3D modeling techniques. He has developed specialized skills in creating design mockups and technical animations for industrial applications while maintaining artistic practice.

His exhibition history demonstrates active engagement with the contemporary art and design community through events including:

• Co-Creation No Curation (2015)
• OK Linz Ars Electronica Festival (2016)
• Postgarage Linz Festival of Regions (2017)
• Marchtrenk UABB Bi-City Biennale (2017)
• Lentos Linz MADE IN (2020)

Professional appointments:

• Senior Artist/Lecturer at Mozarteum University Salzburg (current)
• Technical 3D Visualization Specialist at Knorr Bremse GmbH Division IFE (2017-present)
• Study Assistant in metal workshop at University of Art and Industrial Design Linz (2017-2018)