Her argument from the master’s thesis—which was developed through sketches created both by hand and in virtual reality—regarding the future of VR, AI, and textile design: “Co-design between designers, traditional methods, and intelligent systems opens up new approaches for future design processes.” (Emily Bujna)
The thesis was supervised by Prof. Marina-Elena Wachs and Prof. Anna Koch. Support from the Wilhelm-Lorch Foundation made it possible to provide an in-depth, individualized experience with VR headsets and the corresponding creative environment.
“Thanks to the >Wilhelm-Lorch Prize 2026<, we were able to purchase many more VR glasses and provide students with a sustainable opportunity to experiment with how we will design textiles in the future. The Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology are very grateful for this.” Prof. Marina-Elena Wachs.
Please finde more information about the Wilhelm-Lorch-Prize ceremony here.
