Bachelor
Design shapes political realities. It influences who has access to information, rights, and support.
The bachelor’s thesis Fluchtroute Design offers an in-depth analysis of the challenges refugees face within the German asylum process.
Focusing on the interview at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees – a key moment that determines the further course.
An app designed to prepare refugees for this appointment. It helps them present their personal stories of flight in a structured way and in their own words – clearly, safely, and with self-determination.
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By combining individual storytelling with standardised data collection, a tool is created that serves both sides: it gives those affected orientation and a means of expression, while at the same time easing the burden on the system. In this way, the project demonstrates how design can contribute to a fairer and more humane asylum process.
At the start, refugees can personalise the app. This ensures that everyone, regardless of cultural background, feels comfortable in the digital space we have created.
We divided the interview questions into clear, logical chapters, so preparation for the main BAMF hearing can happen step by step. Each chapter begins with a short explainer that informs refugees about the topic, creating transparency and reducing power imbalances. This is followed by a personal knowledge management section that lets users record their experiences. From this point onward, all input is voluntary. Our aim is to support refugees through the asylum process, not to create another obstacle.
