
Elli is a design manager and network builder advocating for a connected and visible design community. As Managing Director of designaustria and designforum Wien, she works to strengthen the role of design in shaping a more responsible, collaborative and future-oriented society. After 20 years in the creative industries Elli brings extensive experience in building partnerships, developing programmes and connecting actors across the design ecosystem.
designforum Wien is a space for dialogue, expertise, and knowledge exchange, serving as both a physical and conceptual platform for design.
Located in the heart of Vienna, it hosts exhibitions, talks, and events dedicated to contemporary design discourse. The premises also house the offices of designaustria, Austria’s professional association for design.















