The Raiffeisen Innovation Center at Johannes Kepler University in Linz is a boldly designed center that fosters design thinking by connecting students, science, and business. The 620-square-meter hub includes a design thinking workshop, co-working areas, a lounge, and an outdoor terrace—all designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Strategically located within a connecting wing that links several campus buildings, it serves as a central point of activity, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
A striking first impression is created by an impressive collaboration sculpture—a dynamically designed joinery installation that features an information point, sheltered niches, and a stepped seating area facing a raised stage for presentations. Learning in groups and exchanging ideas is further supported by additional diner-style booths, which can also be used for focused individual work. All spaces are filled with vibrant colours and bold wall graphics that serve as both energizing design elements and effective wayfinding tools
The heart of the Innovation Hub is its 125-square-meter design thinking workshop, where a range of event formats are hosted daily. In line with the core principles of Design Thinking, the workshop is an adaptable and flexible space, featuring lightweight mobile furniture, stackable stools, whiteboards, and large screens. A dedicated crafting corner, essential to every tinkering workshop, features practical shelving, toolboxes, and walls lined with supplies for prototyping.
