About RSVP
RSVP is an association of independent initiatives from the field of design and related disciplines. Artefacts from their events are collected and archived on an online platform. By coming together in one place, the initiatives form new connections and increase each other's visibility.
The online platform serves as an interface between the initiatives, the performers and the viewers. Initiatives announce, stream and archive events. Artefacts such as recordings, photo documentation, poster designs, presentations, information about the performers, contact details of all those involved, etc. are collected so that the performers' impulses continue to have an impact even after the events have ended.
RSVP is based on mutual support between the participating initiatives. By being present on a shared platform, viewers also become aware of other initiatives and their events and can experience them on site or online. Performers can reference all their archived content and thus build on it. Credits and links to all those involved ensure transparency and allow for easy connecting.
We believe that we need to share and discuss our perspectives in order to empathise and support one another to drive change together. Social media is too superficial, design festivals too one-sided, academic programmes too exclusive. Independent initiatives are already creating spaces for the transfer of knowledge, experience and ideas. RSVP would like to open up these spaces together with the initiatives and connect them with each other.
RSVP does not influence the work of the initiatives.
RSVP will launch in summer 2024.
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