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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 […]
The Design Xiaoxiang Awards 2025, hosted by the School of Design, Hunan University, is a leading industrial design competition in Changsha, China. Under the theme “Design Empowerment · Innovation and Entrepreneurship”, it promotes integration of advanced manufacturing and modern services, fosters AI-driven design innovation, and supports sustainable regional growth through creativity and industry–academia collaboration. Learn […]
The C-IDEA Design Award is the world's 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. The jury comprises twenty countries with over thirty representatives from high-profile designers and educators. The C-IDEA […]
Innovation shapes the future – the German Innovation Awards put it in the spotlight. The internationally recognised prize honours innovations that drive real progress with bold ideas, smart solutions, and lasting impact. Presented by the German Design Council, the awards stand for pioneering developments with substance – socially relevant, economically powerful. Register now! Register here: […]
Applications are now open for the 5th B-Stars Mobility Acceleration Program, organized under the Türkiye Mobility Cluster. This program supports startups in smart transportation, electric and autonomous vehicles, micromobility, and related technologies. Participants gain access to mentoring, training, and networking, with exclusive opportunities from Anadolu Isuzu and Yandex Cloud. Apply by 19 September 2025. Learn […]
The award that makes brand success visible. The German Brand Awards are one of the leading brand competitions in the German-speaking world. Since 2016, they have honoured excellence in holistic brand management – strategic, creative and impactful. Winning means showing what makes a brand truly strong today: clarity, relevance and team spirit. Register here: https://www.german-brand-award.com/en/ […]
Constellations – Back to the Future is both a nod to the past and a projection into tomorrow: a journey through thirty years of design where the past illuminates the present and inspires the future. Presented in Tangier, the exhibition invites visitors to discover the work of Hicham Lahlou, as well as that of three […]
The International Biennial Poster Design Terras Gauda celebrates its 25th anniversary, firmly established as a key event in the global poster design calendar. Since 2001, it has gathered more than 21,000 posters from 100 countries across the five continents. Terras Gauda Winery will award €16,000 in prizes (€10,000 for the winner and three Honorable Mentions […]
At PARK, we are proud to deliver the Advancing Design Leadership Programme in partnership with DBA, designed to enhance your effectiveness and influence as a design manager. The programme integrates 3 essential modules, providing a comprehensive approach to refining your leadership skills: Design Storytelling, Design in CX & Design for Humanity. The programme is based […]
A leading company in the lighting sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a cordless lamp designed for off-grid contexts and adaptable to multiple scenarios (HORECA, home, camping, etc.). The product should feature a contemporary and functional design, ensure durability, and may integrate additional functions useful for its intended use. Deadline: […]
Okbaby, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a foldable baby bathtub that is safe, functional, and easy to carry, designed for infants aged 0 - 12 months. The product must be manufactured without the use of injection-molding technologies. Deadline: 10 March 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Okbaby-Foldable-Baby-Bathtub
The Dynamic brand Archivi Olivetti designed by Cappelli Identity Design is on display at the "Compasso d’Oro International Award 2025" exhibition at ADI Design Museum (Milan). Opening: Tuesday 9 December 2025, 6:00 PM. The identity translates Olivetti’s heritage into a living, future-facing visual system—bridging digital experience, industrial memory and cultural values. Exhibition open until 6 […]
The 2025 International Art and Design Doctoral Forum, hosted by the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, invites paper submissions from doctoral researchers worldwide. Under the theme “Integration and Co-creation: Global and Cross-Cultural Art,” the forum fosters interdisciplinary exchange, creative inquiry, and collaboration to explore emerging paradigms in art and design across global contexts. […]
With the festive Grand Opening at the Centralstation Darmstadt, WDC 2026 will officially begin on 16 January 2026. The Grand Opening brings together people from politics, business, culture, and civil society – as a shared statement for openness, diversity and international collaboration through design. Among other things, the evening will feature a dance performance by Paula Rosolen/Haptic Hide and a […]
Design changes the world — the German Design Awards make it visible. The internationally acclaimed awards honour projects that drive innovation, embrace responsibility and open up new perspectives through design. Initiated by the German Design Council, the German Design Awards stand for design excellence with purpose — interdisciplinary in thinking, globally connected, and strategically relevant. […]
Bhubaneswar Design Week (BDW) marks the evolution of the much-celebrated Odisha Design Week, returning with a renewed vision to position Bhubaneswar as a thriving epicentre of creativity, innovation, and cultural dialogue. Tentatively scheduled for 7–11 February 2026, BDW aims to bring together designers, thinkers, makers, educators, and citizens in a collaborative celebration of design that is rooted in […]
At PARK, we are proud to deliver the Design Leadership Excellence Programme in partnership with DBA, designed to enhance your effectiveness and influence as a design manager. This programme integrates three essential modules, providing a comprehensive approach to refining your leadership skills: Design Leadership, Design Strategy and Design Value. The programme is based on principles […]
Uncovering design’s role in a changing world – talks, debates, case studies and dinner discussions that will shift and shape your thinking. A day that asks you to look deeper. Join us at The Design Effect for a day that will bring the pioneering minds of the industry together to learn, share, and think differently. […]
The Circular Design Summit is the event for everyone who sees design as a strategic force in the transformation towards a circular economy. Keynotes, panels and hands-on workshops tackle the most relevant topics of the circular economy: circular business, design for longevity, the EU ecodesign regulation, digital technologies and collaborative value creation. Learn more: https://www.german-design-council.de/en/activities/circular-design-summit […]
Design Doha is a biennial for design excellence from Qatar and the MENASA region. Established by Qatar Museums in 2024 under the leadership of its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the initiative comprises exhibitions, commissions, juried awards, coaching programs, publications, and special events. Learn more: https://designdoha.org.qa/en/
