Hi:Stories – next door

Neue Zugänge für Jugendliche zur Erinnerungskultur an die NS-Zeit

Marc Schade

Adrian Jans

Sarah Müller

Februar 2025

Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

Description

How can the Nazi era be made accessible and sustainably conveyed to young people aged 14 to 19?

The master’s thesis Hi:Stories explores design and didactic strategies for developing a contemporary culture of remembrance in German-speaking countries. The focus is on how digital and hybrid formats can be used to reach young people in their everyday lives, sharpen their historical awareness, and promote democratic values.

At the core of the project is the design of a digital application as a didactic tool to help young people better understand the Nazi era through personal narratives of victims and their interconnections. The presentation of continuities to current issues also illustrates the ongoing relevance of remembrance. The combination of theoretical foundation and practical implementation contributes to the further development of remembrance culture in the digital age.