‘Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030’ Forum-Festival to Feature Innovative Projects from HSE Graduates
Until September 14, 2025, the Russian capital is hosting a large-scale forum-festival called ‘Territory of the Future: Moscow 2030’ —a space for technology, science, and innovation. This event showcases cutting-edge developments in medicine, astronautics, and the digital economy. HSE Art and Design School is participating in the festival with two graduate projects in Product and Industrial Design.
The forum-festival ‘Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030’ is taking place at 11 different venues throughout the capital, including VDNKh, Gostiny Dvor, Zaryadye Park, Krasny Oktyabr, Luzhniki, the Manege, Bauman Moscow State Technical University’s new campus, Muzeon Art Park, 50th Anniversary of October Park, Skolkovo, and Kinozavod Moskino. As part of the ‘Summer in Moscow’ project, this large-scale event allows guests to not only witness but also experience some of the most cutting-edge developments in robotics, AI, digital urban services, and innovations in education and medicine.
Muzeon Art Park, one of the festival venues, hosts the exhibition ‘Digital Technologies of Moscow’ presented by the Moscow Department of Information Technology. Here, visitors can take an interactive journey called ‘The Path of the IT Hero’ and see the prototypes of two projects created by students of HSE Art and Design School under the guidance of Maria Stepanova, Head of the Product and Industrial Design department. These objects demonstrate how modern design has become an essential element of engineering and scientific solutions, combining aesthetics and functionality.
Maria Stepanova: ‘I am pleased that our students are exploring new technologies and joining interdisciplinary teams with scientists and engineers. This is a significant and ambitious step towards contributing to the development of the medical and space industries through design. I hope that participation in a large-scale project like “Moscow 2030” will provide students with new opportunities to collaborate and implement their projects.’
One of the projects presented is Ance, developed by graduate Egor Ugrimov. This is a high-tech device for inactivating pathogens in donated blood using ultraviolet radiation. Ance enhances the safety of blood transfusion by efficiently disinfecting it from viruses and bacteria. The design of the device is based on simplicity and cleanliness, with smooth shapes, minimalistic aesthetics, and thoughtful ergonomics that make it a natural fit in the modern medical environment.
The second project is Belka, Russia’s first autonomous flying robot created to operate in zero gravity on the International Space Station. The robot was designed by Anastasia Kogteva, a graduate of HSE Art and Design School, with the support of S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation ‘Energia’ as well as collaboration from Lomonosov Moscow State University and its Institute of Mechanics. Belka moves by releasing compressed air instead of using traditional engines. Its intelligent navigation system, based on LiDAR, depth cameras, and neural networks, allows it to navigate independently in the confined space of the station. Soft protective elements on its exterior help prevent collisions, and its friendly appearance fosters comfortable interaction with astronauts.
Furthermore, a presentation of the mediiia platform can be viewed at the ‘Digital Technologies of Moscow’ exhibition.
mediiia is a platform intended for the quick launch of creative projects developed by HSE Art and Design School. Here, users can create a digital portfolio, online exhibition, competition, course, media, or marketplace. The platform offers a longread constructor, tools for creating, promoting, and monetising special projects, as well as organising communities.
mediiia has dozens of projects related to design, art, and education, ranging from storefronts and museums to fashion markets and gaming platforms.
Join mediiia’s flagship projects:
- deziiign.com—a platform for design portfolios and contests;
- artz.work—a community of artists, photographers, and illustrators;
- brnd.ru—a marketplace for young brands and an incubator for creative startups;
- kiiids.art—a museum of children’s art;
- gallllery.com—a virtual gallery and services for collecting digital art.
The ‘Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030’ forum-festival opened on August 1 and will continue until September 14, 2025, at 11 locations in Moscow. The works of HSE Art and Design School graduates can be viewed at the Muzeon Art Park as part of the ‘Digital Technologies of Moscow’ exhibition.
Throughout the first half of September, the forum-festival will feature lectures with experts from HSE Art and Design School. Stay tuned for more updates!
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