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Established in 2008, the A' Design Award is a massive, international, juried, academic and prestigious award for good design, recognizing outstanding creativity across every major industry, from industrial design and architecture to consumer goods, communication, digital products, fashion and services. Every year, A' Design Award & Competition recognizes and showcases the world's best products, projects, […]
Submit your proposal by November 2, 2026! The Award is promoted by Biesse — an international company that designs lines, machines and components for processing materials — in collaboration with POLI.design. The competition invites students and emerging designers to explore the intersection between design, technology, and material innovation. Projects must incorporate at least two materials—wood, […]
Designverse Awards is the world’s first design ecosystem big data research award, dedicated to honoring design institutions, enterprises, organizations, and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the greater design industry chain in the fields of space design (architecture, landscape, interior, technical consultancy, professional consultancy, specialized consultancy), product design (product design, product branding), and social […]
A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design a new refill dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home, featuring a simple, intuitive, and safe mechanism that ensures a quick and convenient refilling experience while preventing direct contact between the user and the fragrance. Deadline: 26 November 2026. Learn […]
A leading international coffee producer, together with Desall, invites you to conduct research, including fieldwork, into the best phygital interaction models currently available on the market. The objective is to identify solutions capable of connecting the physical experience in HORECA venues with digital services designed to enhance the customer experience, strengthen the relationship between the […]
The Joseph Binder Award 2027 (JBA27), organized by designaustria, is one of the world's leading international competitions for graphic design and illustration. It is a chance to test your work against global standards and gain international exposure. This year's theme, "Under Pressure," reflects the realities of creative practice today. Open worldwide to designers, illustrators, agencies, […]
The València Design Fest is a month-long celebration of Mediterranean creativity, bringing together professionals, design firms, and the public. Organized by WDO Member Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia, the festival unites exhibitions, fairs, and tours to highlight the city's UNESCO City of Design status. Learn more WDO Member: Design Foundation of the Region […]
The C-IDEA Design Award is the Worlds’ annual juried design competition. It aims to recognize and promote visionary talents in a wide array of categories ranging from communication design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, fashion design, and new media. A yearbook and exhibition of the nominated designs are also presented as part of the event. […]
Atlanta Design Festival is a platform to celebrate, convene, & connect creative industries. The festival invites the brightest creative leaders and organizations to host installations, exhibitions, design and architecture tours, film screenings, conference panels and more, to showcase Atlanta as a global powerhouse and innovator of ideas. Learn more
Disainiöö / Tallinn Design Festival is the largest design festival in the Baltics, bringing together designers, entrepreneurs, students and design enthusiasts. For over twenty years it has been a key international platform for ideas, innovation and collaboration. The 2026 theme, Future of Product Design, explores sustainability, adaptability and material awareness through conferences, exhibitions, workshops and […]
This October, the Faculty of Design will once again open its doors to Urban October, an international month dedicated to design, cities, communities, public space, housing, sustainability and the many questions that shape the way we live together. At the Faculty of Design, Urban October is much more than a programme of events. It is […]
Design Week Mexico (DWM) is an annual festival celebrating architectural innovation, industrial design, and contemporary craftsmanship. The upcoming edition will take place from October 5 to October 11, 2026, bringing together top architects, emerging creators, and design enthusiasts across various iconic hubs in Mexico City. Since 2009, the festival serves as a collaborative platform to […]
Pavilion is an international event based in Bogotá, Colombia, conceived to share creation and practice-based research in creative disciplines. The event is open to anyone interested in design, architecture, art, the humanities and creative practices. Over three days, the event will offer exhibitions, lectures by national and international keynotes, performances, showcases and activities that aim […]
Taking place on 14 October 2026, the Seoul Design Conference 2026 is a full-day programme exploring how design can respond to a changing world. Following the Seoul Design Award 2026 ceremony, the programme will feature presentations by recipients of the newly established ESG Design Impact Award, including Hyundai Motor Company, Patagonia, athome, and RHINOSHIELD, offering […]
The Faculty of Design at Universidad Anáhuac México will host the 23rd edition of the International Congress Designing for Humanity, under the central theme of nearshoring. In a context of transforming production chains, design goes beyond the formal configuration of products to become a strategic discipline capable of shaping processes, integrating technologies, creating value, and […]
Join WDO Member ENSCi – Les Ateliers and colleagues for an inside look at ‘Maintenant | Design for Transitions', France's ambitious national programme that is reshaping design education and better equipping graduates for the transitions ahead. Backed by the French Government, this pioneering initiative is fostering new interdisciplinary approaches, strengthening the skills employers are demanding, […]
The Service Design Network has announced that registration for the Service Design Global Conference 2026(SDGC26) is officially open! In 2026, they are bringing the international Service Design community to Germany, gathering both in-person in Wiesbaden, in the vibrant Frankfurt RheinMain region, and online for our virtual attendees. "We are especially proud to organize this landmark event in […]
In an era of rapid technological evolution, the wave of artificial intelligence has swept across all industries, from intelligent manufacturing to financial services, from healthcare to daily life, redefining the boundaries of efficiency and possibility. We clearly see that the instrumental rationality of purely pursuing efficiency and functionality is hitting the ceiling of user experience. […]
‘Drawing Dialogues: Calibration and Celebration of Drawing in Design’, a two-day symposium by National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad on 30th & 31st Oct 2026. Abstracts maybe submitted before the 30th June 2026 for presentations and selected abstracts will be invited to present at the symposium. For more details visit the website or write to […]
11-14 November 2026 The Design Policy Days serve as the four-day closing event of WDC 2026 and a central forum for exchange between design, politics, science, and society. The goal is to generate momentum for the sustainable shaping of cities, regions, and democratic community life. Three conferences in Wiesbaden, Offenbach, and Frankfurt are dedicated to […]
