Innovation and Integrated Design in the Spotlight at UBT’s International Conference
27/10/2026UBT hosted the 15th edition of its International Scientific Conference, bringing together prominent academics and researchers at its Innovation Campus in Lipjan.
As part of this major event, the International Conference on Integrated Design (IC-ID 2026) provided a platform for exploring the impact of technology, artificial intelligence, aesthetics, and sustainable materials on the development of contemporary design, architecture, and fashion.
The conference featured research papers by scholars and academics covering a diverse range of topics, including:
- Arbresha Hoxha – Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Graphic Design
- Aferdita Statovci – Beyond the Runway: Fashion Show and Fashion Exhibition as Modes of Presentation
- Milot Gusia – Graphic Design in the Early Seventies in Kosovo – Case Study: “Kosovarja” Magazine
- Olta Komoni & Albulena Bilalli – Time Machine
- Enea Curri & Albulena Bilalli – Inspiration in Fashion Design
- Mevludin Shabani, Besnik Skenderi & Ariana Gjoni – Design Material Recommendation Reliability Framework (DMRRF): A Pilot Methodology for Assessing AI-Generated Material Recommendations in Engineering Design
- Uran Krasniqi – Unwanted Authorship: Analysis of an Enforced Visual Trilogy
- Kaltrina Veselaj Shllaku & Visar Shllaku – Visual Interpretation of the Same Texts by Students and Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Analysis of Illustrations
- Arsa Lleshil, Olta Komoni & Albulena Bilalli – Perceptions of Credibility
- Mira Bajraktari, Jeta Bajraktari, Erza Thaqi, Jehona Ndrecaj & Albulena Bilalli – The Impact of Fast Fashion on Consumer Behavior and Purchasing Preferences
- Ylber Limani & Venera Thaçi – AI in Interior Design: The Co-evolution of Creativity and Technological Innovation
- Ylber Limani & Bekim Sele – Multidimensional Impacts of Film Festivals: Empirical Insights from DOKUFEST, Kosovo
- Ardita Rizvanolli – Details Make the Difference: Recontextualizing Traditional Albanian Garment Elements and Ornaments in Contemporary Fashion Design
- Nexhat Çoçaj – The Fireplace in Contemporary Interior Design: Between Cultural Heritage and Modern Aesthetics
- Naim Ostergllava – Development and Comparative Material Selection of Mycelium-Based Biocomposites for Sustainable Product Design Using Ashby Methodology and CES EduPack
- Ariana Gjonil – Design for Longevity in Fashion: A Conceptual Framework Linking Emotional Aesthetics and Garment Adaptability
- Besfort Salihu – The Architecture of Silence: “Feelings Absorbed” as a 3D Visual Metaphor for Systemic Censorship, Sensory Deprivation, and Emotional Suppression
- Hana Kasëmi, Hera Thaqi & Albulena Bilalli – Media Literacy in Kosovo: Policies, Institutional Practices, and the Role of RTK in the Digital Age
- Muharrem Sejdiu & Halil Hasil – Anthropometry and Ergonomics in the Interior Design of Children’s Nurseries in the Municipality of Gjakova
- Ardita Rizvanolli – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Interior Design: Opportunities, Challenges and Perspectives for Contemporary Development
- Laureta Obrazhda, Vesa Bibaj, Tringa Mustafa & Albulena Bilalli – The Role of Accessories in Completing an Outfit
- Diona Alickaj – Assessment of the Impact of Integrated Redesign in University Outdoor Spaces on Student Well-Being
- Filiz Aliu, Ernesa Tahiri, Ylleza Syla & Albulena Bilalli – The Role of Colour in Clothing Design
- Arberesha Hoxha & Greta Ahma – Explainable Machine Learning for Analyzing Player Behavior and Engagement in Video Games
- Ariana Gjonil & Drenushë Sylaj Kllokoqil – Renewal and Reuse as Creative Strategies in Fashion Design
- Nita Statovci – Epitaph of Craftsmanship: A Cultural Reflection
- Riccardo Baccani – AI Workflows Design: Generative AI for Video Narrations in the Art and Design Field
- Pavarsi Mehmeti & Rrahim Sejdiu – The Application of 3D Technology in the Maintenance of Timber Structures
The conference encouraged academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration, highlighting how emerging technologies, creative practices, and sustainable approaches are shaping the future of design, architecture, and fashion.