Bader hosts leather seminar for design students
German leather manufacturer Bader has hosted a group of transportation interior design students for an in-depth seminar and factory tour, offering insight into leather production and design.
The visit brought 20 students and their professor, colour, material and finish lecturer Katharina Jose, from Reutlingen University to the company’s sites in Ichenhausen and Göppingen.
At the Ichenhausen tannery, the group explored processes related to wastewater treatment, sustainability and animal welfare. The programme then continued at Bader’s Göppingen headquarters, where students were introduced to production methods and design possibilities across the leather value chain.
The seminar included a focus on CMF design, with practical sessions covering cutting, development and colour assessment. Students also visited the company’s innovation centre, where technologies such as laser processing and digital printing were presented.
The visit concluded with a design presentation demonstrating a range of leather applications.
Bader said initiatives of this kind form part of its commitment to supporting and engaging the next generation of designers.
