Designers submit proposals for 1–2 desired mentors, based in the Öresund region. Form/Design Center acts as a mediator between adepts and mentors, investigates the possibility of successful matching and then initiates contact between them. A limited number of mentor pairs are matched within the framework of the mentor program 2024.

The mentor program runs during the period 1 Nov 2020 – 30 Apr 2021 (6 months). During this period, the adept and mentor undertake to meet independently at at least three meetings (physically with the mentor or digitally via Zoom / Teams) and to maintain some ongoing contact via telephone or email.

Adepts and mentors participate in the program without fee.

Participants 2020–2021

The following adepts and mentors are matched for the 2020 program:

  • Ida Rosengren (POW Studio) + Elin Sigrén (Sägen)
  • James Dart (OnMateria) + Rustan Nilsson (SYSAV)
  • Jingbei Zheng + Helena Jonasson (Studio Vit) 
  • Marta Stancic + Matilda Ekström (Studio Matilda Ekström) 
  • Moa Gustafson + Ulrika Kestere 
  • Fabian Svensson Lundmark (Studio Svensson Lundmark) +Mats Theselius

WHY MENTOR?

A mentor is an experienced professional role model who shares their experiences, give you advice and help for your personal and professional development. Through a mentor you can get support, concrete tips, views, encouragement and increased self-confidence.

A mentor is useful wherever you are in your career. Whether you are in the starting blocks of your career, facing a crossroads and considering a new direction, or want to take a new step on the career ladder, a mentor can be very useful. Just sharing thoughts and reflections with an outsider can be invaluable. In addition, you have the chance to get tips and advice from a person who has already walked the path you are walking - someone who has already made mistakes and learned from them.

You as an adept should look for someone who you respect professionally, who has had success in their field and who embodies the professional qualities you work to achieve. A mentor does not have to be a designer himself, but can be a person knowledgeable in, for example, sales, marketing, finance, production or similar areas.