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  • 24th Andreu World International Design Contest

    Valencia , Spain

    70 Years Manufacturing a Better World  Since 1955, Andreu World has developed a solid industrial culture based on the manufacture of high-quality seating and tables. Good design, production capacity and a commitment to sustainability are our main hallmarks. On the occasion of their 70th anniversary, this special edition invites participants to present a seat and/or […]

  • Designverse Awards 2025-2026

    Shanghai , China

    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 […]

  • Child Resistant Closure Design

    Online

    A leading company, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for an innovative cap for the personal care, cosmetics, and food sectors that integrates a child-resistant safety system. The closure must prevent opening by children while ensuring easy and intuitive use for adults. In addition, the cap must provide the user with feedback to indicate whether […]

  • Martellato Dessert Experience Design

    Quarto D'Altino , Italy

    New food design contest: Martellato and Desall are looking for a chocolate/dessert subject or shape, made of one or more parts and intended for consumption, that offers a playful or interactive experience before tasting. The solution should stand out from current products on the market and be manufacturable using a dedicated mold. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Martellato-Dessert-Experience

  • AI Design Frontiers

    Online

    AI Design Frontiers is a free global online talk series curated by ArchiNet × Love That Design, running August–December 2025. Across architecture, interior, urban, landscape, furniture and lighting, leading practitioners share real projects and honest lessons on integrating—or questioning—artificial intelligence in design. Each 35-minute presentation is followed by live Q&A and open discussion. Registration is […]

  • DOpla Tableware Innovation

    Online

    New Product Design contest: DOpla and Desall are looking for innovative new products in the sustainable tableware sector, with the goal of redefining the brand’s identity and recognizability through a distinctive value proposition. You are invited to design new solutions that represent an authentic transformation, showing that DOpla is present on store shelves not passively, […]

  • C-IDEA Design Award 2026

    Adelaide (Australia)

    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 […]

  • Lisbon Architecture Triennale: How Heavy is a City?

    Lisbon , Portugal

    How Heavy is a City? This question instigates a three-year research project into the complex set of transformations of both the city and its backdrop, revealing a new figure in the making with a magnitude of planetary dimensions. To make sense of these transformations and sort out the underlying agencies, a re-assembly of architecture and what […]

  • B-Stars Mobility Acceleration Program

    Gebze , Turkey

    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 […]

  • Exposition : « Constellations »

    Tangier , Morocco

    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 […]

  • 3rd Ibero-American Forum on Research and Design

    Madrid , Spain

    The 3rd Ibero-American Forum on Research and Design (Madrid, 11–14 Nov 2025) gathers academics, professionals, and startups to map the evolving design landscape with a 360° view. Its three tracks address research in universities, contributions from professionals and companies, and innovation from institutions and startups, fostering dialogue, diversity, sustainability, and transformative opportunities in Ibero-American design. […]

  • Design Korea 2025

    COEX Hall D Seoul, Korea, Republic of

    'Design Korea’ was the motto of ‘The 1st Industrial Design Promotion Competition’ held in 1999. After successfully hosting the International Council of Graphic Design Association (ICOGRADA) and the International Council of Industrial Design (ICSID), ‘Design Korea’ went beyond the motto to become an identity of Korean Design. And in 2003, the 1st Design Korea, a […]

  • Seoul Design Festival 2025

    Seoul , Korea, Republic of

    Seoul Design Festival is a design-specialized exhibition based on contents accumulated by DESIGN magazine since 1976 and networks of domestic and foreign design industry. The first Seoul Design Festival was held in 2002. Seoul Design Festival is designed to enhance design competitiveness of domestic and foreign brands by showing design trends along with corporate brands […]

  • Luxembourg Design Festival 2025

    Luxembourg Luxembourg, Luxembourg

    The Luxembourg Design Festival will take place from 13 to 16 November 2025. Building on the success of the European Design Festival 2023, this new event will feature a rich and varied programme, including conferences, workshops, exhibitions, immersive experiences, and much more. Several iconic venues across the City of Luxembourg will host activities, with the […]

  • 2025 Tsinghua International Conference on Art and Design Education

    Milan (Italy)

    The 2025 Tsinghua International Conference on Art and Design Education will be held from November 15 to 16 in Milan, Italy. Under the theme of Future Context: A New Paradigm for Art and Design Education, it aims to examine the metamorphosis of artistic and design languages in the AI era, exploring how emergent linguistic logics […]

  • 1st International Conference on Design

    Tehran , Iran, Islamic Republic of

    The first edition of the International Conference on Design focusing on Health and Well-being, hosted by the University of Tehran in 2025, explores the vital role of design in shaping healthcare experiences, products, services, and environments. As healthcare systems worldwide face complex challenges, including aging populations, mental health crises, and the need for more inclusive […]

  • Irish Design Week 2025

    Nationwide , Ireland

    Join 100 Archive for, ‘Designing Together: Prototyping Better Futures’, a special event during Irish Design Week 2025 exploring how design can shape collaborative and hopeful futures. Bringing together emerging voices from visual communications design, policy-making, and systems change, the evening will highlight inspiring projects and initiatives where design acts as a tool for connection, innovation […]

  • PARK Academy Advancing Design Leadership

    Online

    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 […]

  • CII 25th Global Design Summit

    Bengaluru , India

    The 25th CII Global Design Summit & Exposition 2025, marks the Silver Jubilee edition of India’s premier design platform with the theme—People, Planet, Purpose, Profitability— underscores our shared commitment to shaping a sustainable and balanced future through design. TheThe landmark Silver Jubilee edition will feature- Visionary keynotes and case studies by global design pioneers; a […]