Student Exhibition Opening: Ex-Centric Design (Academy of Fine Arts & Design)

The exhibition by the Department of Visual Communication Design at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, University of Ljubljana, presents projects at the intersection of student creativity and professional boldness, beyond the rigid frameworks of market logic. Located on the city’s edge, it deliberately embraces the periphery—geographically and conceptually. It showcases practices driven by inquiry, critical distance and eccentricity, grounded in international pedagogical excellence. These works do not seek approval through popularity, but aim for relevance in contemporary society, raising new questions about the active role of visual communication in shaping it. The exhibition is both a reflection and a manifesto of our approach: we push boundaries, insist on excellence, and believe in the power of ideas born beyond the centre — yet aimed directly at it.