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  • THRIVE – not just survive

    Bordeaux (France) Bordeaux, France

    THRIVE - not just survive is a conference organised by the european brand & packaging design association (www.epda-design). epda is a vibrant neutral platform to get inspired, learn and exchange with peers in the design business, who will share their approaches on how to develop their businesses successfully in an ever so fast changing world. […]

  • iF Design Trend Conference

    Berlin , Germany

    There is another highlight and event premiere in Berlin this April: The very first iF Design Trend Conference 2024 will take place – directly on the day after the awards ceremony, on 30 April 2024. The conference, which takes place in the spectacular AXICA building directly at the Brandenburg Gate, addresses the question "How can […]

  • 7th OECD Roundtable on Cities and Regions for the SDGs

    Tabakalera Tabakalera, Spain

    The Roundtable will bring together key stakeholders from cities, regions, national governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, philanthropy and international organisations to: • Discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation for the achievement of the SDGs, including specific applications of AI in different urban contexts, opportunities and future scenarios • Identify solutions […]

  • UX London

    London , United Kingdom

    A three-day conference covering all aspects of the design process from user research and product design through to design ops and design systems.

  • Women in Design Deep Dive 2024

    Philadelphia Philadelphia, United States

    This event is IDSA’s annual celebration of inclusion and diversity in design. Now in its 8th year, the Women in Design Deep Dive is an event for all design professionals who are seeking fresh & varied perspectives. Get ready to engage in interactive workshops and activities that will give you quick boosts of learning in ways […]

  • EIMAD’24 — 9th International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design

    Castelo Branco (Portugal) , Portugal

    EIMAD — International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design is a scientific conference, introduced in 2011, dedicated to research in the areas of design, music and arts, including transdisciplinary areas. It takes place at the IPCB Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas in Castelo Branco, Portugal. Articles are evaluated through a double-blind peer review […]

  • International Conference on Industrial Design DESIGN DAY 2050

    Moscow , Russian Federation

    The only one annual International conference on industrial design in Russia, which shows how industrial design interacts with science and technology, and what role it plays in business. The online audience of the conference is about 30 000 people. One of the main parts of the event is the live defense of projects of young […]

  • International Design Conference & Education Symposium

    Austin, TX (USA) Austin, TX, United States

    The International Design Conference (IDC) and IDSA Education Symposium is a platform for amplifying the unique and bold voice of industrial design while celebrating the deep interconnection with other creative disciplines. Our interest is in developing a shared dialogue that advances our ability to collaborate and magnifies the impact of our work. WDO Member: IDSA

  • The 2nd World Ceramic Design Conference Dehua China

    Dehua Dehua, Quanzhou, China

    In 2024, the 2th World Ceramic Design Conference Dehua China will collaborate with key ceramic production areas worldwide to build an international exchange platform for ceramic design innovation. This event aims to establish a broader the World Ceramics Design Intelligence Union, inviting leading figures from the global ceramic industry and design community to join, fully […]

  • HOW Design Live

    Denver Denver, United States

    HOW Design Live is where inspiration, community, and creativity converge in a 3-day event that you can’t afford to miss. Become part of a creative community that embraces every attendee, validates your work, and empowers you to do great things. HOW Design Live offers the creative inspiration to refuel your passion combined with the practical knowledge […]

  • Shaping Tomorrow’s Spaces Synergy of Design, Sustainability, and Nature

    Islamabad Islamabad, Pakistan

    Join us for the 4th International Flagship Conference on Water, Energy, and Environment for Sustainability (IC-WEES) from 25-27 September 2024, organized by the NUST School of Art, Design & Architecture (SADA). Under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Spaces: Synergy of Design, Sustainability, and Nature,” this conference will explore practical solutions to sustainability challenges. Engage with experts […]

  • Service Design Global Conference “Designing for Impact”

    Helsinki (Finland) Helsinki, Finland

    The Service Design Global Conference (SDGC) is organized by Service Design Network (SDN) and this is its 17th edition. The 2024 conference is organized together with SDN Finland chapter and in cooperation with Ornamo Art and Design Finland. The conference aims to foster knowledge sharing, networking and the exploration of innovative practices in service design. […]

  • AIGA Design Conference

    Online

    Get ready to redefine the boundaries of creativity at the 2024 AIGA Design Conference! Join us for a groundbreaking virtual experience that pushes the boundaries of what a design conference can be. This year, we're embracing our theme, "Margins," and exploring the uncharted territories of design.

  • Design Korea 2024 ‘How AI Works in Our Everyday Life?’

    Seoul , Korea, Republic of

    Marking its 22nd anniversary this year, Design Korea will take a step closer to the growth and innovation of the design world as an exhibition specializing in design business. Design Korea 2024 aims to share future design trends that lead innovation growth in rapidly changing industrial environments such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation […]

  • Circular Cities Conference & Festival 2024

    Kyoto Kyoto, Japan

    "Circular Cities" is a conference with professionals from multi-perspective fields, both domestic and international, gather to discuss "circulation" as a key concept to shape future cities, culture, and economy. Following a trial event in the winter of 2023, the first full-scale conference will take place in Kyoto in the fall of 2024. In today's world, […]

  • Habits for a Better World Conference

    Online

    You've seen us post about the 300+ volunteer researchers, designers, and filmmakers who have come together for the Habits for a Better World initiative which strives to make the world a better place by inspiring habit change through film, guided by user research. We're just wrapping up the generative research phase en route to the […]

  • FORTUNE Brainstorm Design Macau

    MGM Cotai Macau, China

    Dive into the world of immersive experiences at Brainstorm Design 2024 in Macau, MGM COTAI. Explore how cutting-edge technologies blend with storytelling to create captivating spectacles. Discover the latest in customer-centric design across industries, creating meaningful products and experiences. Hear from designers, technologists, visionaries, and Fortune 500 executives on how these innovations add value across […]

  • International Conference for Asia Digital Art and Design 2024

    Tainan Tainan, Taiwan

    The 2024 ADADA Conference will be held at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan. We eagerly look forward to your submissions and participation in this vibrant event. The International Conference for ADADA is one of the major conferences about art and design associated with digital technologies. The conference aims to bring together researchers, designers, […]

  • 24th CII India Design Summit

    Bengaluru , India

    The 24th CII India Design Summit is happening on 18th December 2024 at Hotel Taj, Bengaluru! Join us for an inspiring day as industry leaders and design innovators come together to explore the future of design and its role in shaping industries for tomorrow. On 19th December 2024, don't miss the Industry Tour, offering an […]