MEDS is an international network connecting young professionals and students through workshops and events. It promotes design’s positive societal impact, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and offers designers a platform to build connections, unlock potential, and apply their talents outside the faculty.
MEDS is an international network connecting young professionals and students through workshops and events. It promotes design’s positive societal impact, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and offers designers a platform to build connections, unlock potential, and apply their talents outside the faculty.
ABOUT RIJEKA
Rijeka is the third-largest city in Croatia, situated in the country’s western region. It lies on the northern shore of Rijeka Bay, which is part of the larger Kvarner Bay in the Adriatic Sea. It is a city where creativity and innovation have long been intertwined with production, spanning from traditional workshops to large-scale factories. Its rich industrial heritage offers a valuable opportunity for appreciation and recognition.
Originally known to the Romans as Tarsatica, Rijeka’s roots trace back to antiquity. It gained prominence as a strategic port under the Frankopan and Zrinski families in the medieval era. Declared a free port in the 18th century during the Habsburg period, it thrived as an industrial and commercial hub, experiencing rapid growth in the 19th century with the rise of shipbuilding and manufacturing.
Rijeka was designated the European Capital of Culture for 2020, celebrating its unique heritage and role as a bridge between Central Europe and the Mediterranean.
Rijeka – CITY OF TEXTURES
Rijeka, with its rich history and vibrant present, is a city shaped by industrial grit, shimmering waters, creativity, and the echoes of human stories. Together, these elements weave the true essence of the city: a dynamic mosaic of shifting textures.
Four central stories define the city’s collective memory, each contributing to its layered identity: interplay, overlap, conflict, fusion, prevalence, and vibration between these narratives create an unexpected scenario.
Its textures are not merely seen or touched; they are experienced and felt, making Rijeka a city that lingers in memory.
MEDS has the opportunity to become a layer itself, traversing these textures and contributing to Rijeka’s ongoing story.
Rijeka, with its rich history and vibrant present, is a city shaped by industrial grit, shimmering waters, creativity, and the echoes of human stories. Together, these elements weave the true essence of the city: a dynamic mosaic of shifting textures.
Four central stories define the city’s collective memory, each contributing to its layered identity: interplay, overlap, conflict, fusion, prevalence, and vibration between these narratives create an unexpected scenario.
Its textures are not merely seen or touched; they are experienced and felt, making Rijeka a city that lingers in memory.
MEDS has the opportunity to become a layer itself, traversing these textures and contributing to Rijeka’s ongoing story.
Rijeka is a city where layers of time, influences, and cultures intertwine through its streets, traditions, and interactions. A city of interconnected stories and contradictions, united in harmony and coexisting together in different times.
Rijeka is a city where water gives life, even shaping its name. For years, the people have relied on this connection, making it a link for encounters, exchanges, and boundaries. The river, streams, canal, and abundant rainfall define the city’s rhythm, carrying a forgotten power of a siren’s call.
Rijeka is a city where the themes of ideas and innovation have always been linked to production, from manufactories to factories. Its rich industrial heritage leaves room for its appreciation, new development and opportunities, breathing life into the gritty textures of steel beams and weathered walls.
Rijeka, with its rich blend of cultural influences, fosters a vibrant scene of innovation and creativity. Its determined spirit drives creation, serving as a generator of urban activity and leaving its mark on the streets. The city acts as a living workshop and a center of cultural energy that sparks imagination ever-evolving and pulsating with energy.
PARTICIPANT CALL IS CLOSED NOW!
Join us as a participant at MEDS Workshop Rijeka for 16 exciting days! Work on one of 15 unique projects alongside 150 talented individuals from around the globe.
*UPDATE:* Participant Call closed on April 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET. All applications are currently being processed. This may take some time.We are excited to have received applications from more than 40 different countries!
You will be informed of your acceptance via email as soon as the selection process is completed.
For those who need to apply for visa to attend MEDS Workshop: We are making sure you will receive all documents necessary for your visa application in time.
We advise to whitelist the email address below to prevent important updates from going to your spam folder.
In case of any questions, please get in touch with us via email! CONTACT US: participants.medscroatia@gmail.com
PARTICIPANT CALL IS CLOSED NOW!
Join us as a participant at MEDS Workshop Rijeka for 16 exciting days! Work on one of 15 unique projects alongside 150 talented individuals from around the globe.
*UPDATE:* Participant Call closed on April 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET. All applications are currently being processed. This may take some time.We are excited to have received applications from more than 40 different countries!
You will be informed of your acceptance via email as soon as the selection process is completed.
For those who need to apply for visa to attend MEDS Workshop: We are making sure you will receive all documents necessary for your visa application in time.
We advise to whitelist the email address below to prevent important updates from going to your spam folder.
In case of any questions, please get in touch with us via email! CONTACT US: participants.medscroatia@gmail.com
TUTOR CALL IS CLOSED SINCE Feb 17!
Dear Tutor Applicants,
Thank you for your patience as we continue processing all tutor applications and selecting the projects to be executed at MEDS Workshop Rijeka. We will reach out to you via email once the selection process has been completed.
All the best, Your MEDS Croatia Team
For any questions concerning the status of your tutor application, please feel free to contact us at:
tutors.medscroatia@gmail.com
ORGANIZERS OF MEDS ’25
Dora Pavešić Iva Džaja Julia Simeonov Ilka Planinić Ema Čimbur Marina Mijatović Sara Budimir Lea Petanović
