DESIGNER-IN
-RESIDENCE
Designers in residence work from within the LDF Studio alongside other practitioners and program participants.
Access includes:
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Pattern-making and sewing equipment
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Dedicated or assigned storage space
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Open Studio printing and dyeing access
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Shared tools and technical equipment
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Limited access to studio space for basic e-commerce or documentation photography, including available lighting or equipment
The Studio operates as a shared professional environment. Residents are expected to manage their own workflow, schedules, and production timelines independently.
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Residency includes integration into the broader LIGNES DE FUITE ecosystem.
Residents may be invited to:
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Present work through LDF public platforms (events, exhibitions, shows)
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Circulate products through SUPPLY for sales or pre-sale opportunities
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Be featured in ARCHIVE editorial or documentation
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Participate in collaborative projects or commissions when relevant
These opportunities are not guaranteed or automatic. They are curated based on readiness, alignment, and capacity.
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The Designer-in-Residence pathway does not follow a structured mentoring curriculum.
Instead, residents benefit from informal, unstructured mentoring, including:
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Ongoing feedback through proximity and conversation
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Technical and professional advice as needed
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Strategic discussions around production, positioning, and next steps
This support is responsive rather than scheduled, reflecting the realities of professional practice rather than an educational framework.
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This pathway is intended for designers who already operate with a degree of autonomy and require space, infrastructure, and continuity rather than instruction.
It is not a teaching program or a short-term studio rental.
esidency access is limited and subject to availability.
When capacity is reached, designers are placed on a waiting list.
A long-term studio-based pathway for emerging designers with an established practice.
The Designer-in-Residence program provides sustained access to space, infrastructure, and professional context for designers ready to consolidate and grow an independent practice over time.