From Art to Technology: UBT’s International Design Conference Showcases the Latest Ideas

25/10/2025

As part of the 14th UBT International Scientific Conference, the International Conference on Integrated Design (IC-ID 2025) was held, bringing together researchers, experts, and professionals from Kosovo and around the world to share experiences, ideas, and scientific research on the latest developments in design, technology, and innovation.

One of the highlights of the conference was the keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Gjoko Miratovski, who spoke on “How AI is Changing the Field of Design”, exploring how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing creative processes and reshaping the way we perceive aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in design.

Throughout the day, four scientific sessions took place, featuring presentations on topics ranging from graphic design, interior architecture, fashion, aesthetics, and visual culture to technology and environmental sustainability.

Session 1

Chair: Aferdita Statovci

Co-Chair: Arbresha Hoxha

• Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Gjoko Miratovski – How AI is Changing the Field of Design
• Prof. Dr. Gjoko Miratovski – How AI is Changing the Field of Design
• Milot Gusia – Artistic Illustrations in “Jeta e Re” (1970–1973)
• Arbresha Hoxha – The Influence of Visual Aesthetics on the Perception of Functionality in Graphic Designs
• Mevludin Shabani, Sasko Milev – Statistical Modeling of Polyester’s Environmental Profile for Eco-Efficient Design
• Naim Ostergllava et al. – Innovative Design of High-Pressure Vertical Pumps: Tribological Analysis
• Ylber Limani, Erolina Osmani – Visualizing Transformation: The Intersection of Graphic Design, Sustainability, and Technology
• Ylber Limani, Olisa Boshnjaku – Visual Identity as Strategy: Branding and Marketing Challenges
• Ariana Gjoni – Circular Aesthetics: Designing for Longevity and Emotional Durability

Session 2

Chair: Aferdita Statovci

Co-Chair: Arbresha Hoxha

• Muharrem Sejdiu, Jeta Bejtullahu – Design and Production of Furniture in Gjakova
• Besfort Salihu – Typography in Furniture Design: Minimalism & Postmodernism
• Kaltrina Veselaj Shllaku et al. – From Advertising to Reality: Fast-Food Products and Consumer Perceptions
• Hana Zeqa, Rita Hasani – Living Thread – Materia Nova: Material Experiments
• Aferdita Statovci – Fashion as a Language of Resistance and Change
• Ardita Rizvanolli, Trim Basha – Redesigning Municipal Logos in Kosovo
• Ardita Rizvanolli – Symbolic Reflection in Fashion Design (1990–2025)
• Ardita Rizvanolli, Elita Gruda – Impact of Design and Aesthetics on Interior Space

Session 3

Chair: Aferdita Statovci

Co-Chair: Arbresha Hoxha

• Zymer Veliu – 8K Immersive Environments: New Dimensions in Art and Design
• Vlera Mejzinolli et al. – The Role of Natural Lighting in Minimalist Interior Design
• Benara Bytyqi et al. – Interior Design in Kosovo: A Student Experience Perspective
• Mimoza Hoxha et al. – Excessive Modernism in Interior Design: The Case of “Mon Oncle”
• Enisa Gashi et al. – How Colours Affect Psychology in University Environments
• Bora Thaqi et al. – The Echo of Tradition: Albanian Domestic Life and Its Impact on Interior Design
• Albulena Bilalli – Integration of Colour and Light Standards in Education and Industry
• Nexhat Cocaj – National Symbols in Traditional Textiles

Session 4

Chair: Aferdita Statovci

Co-Chair: Arbresha Hoxha

• Cennet Lika, Laura Ymeri – Fashion and Cultural Identity in a Globalized Digital World
• Arbresha Hoxha – Typography as Visual Art – Between Design
• Arbresha Hoxha, Kaltrina Veselaj Shllaku – Promoting Cultural Identity Through Interactive Design