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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 […]
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
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
Beyond Boundaries is a two-day conference where global leaders and innovators will gather to share ideas and strategies that will profoundly impact the future of urban living through design-led policies. This conference will take place in the San Diego-Tijuana region and focuses on innovative policy design and the cultural collaboration that shapes our area. With […]
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" 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The A.L.I.C.E. conference has long been a platform for fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration across disciplines. This year, we are excited to continue this tradition by welcoming researchers, experts, and practitioners to share knowledge, explore ideas, and engage in a rich exchange of insights on how design, innovation, and societal development can lead us toward […]
Global Design Dialogues: Trends for Tomorrow, a prestigious half-day conference designed to elevate the cooperation and competitiveness of Hong Kong’s professional designers on a global stage. This exclusive event, funded by the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The conference theme this year is “Empowering Business […]
In the last three decades, the design field has undergone significant transformations, marked by diversification, complexity, and integration with various sectors, including technology. Initially focused on form and function, design has since expanded to drive social, ecological, cultural, and digital innovations. Two major revolutions—digital and service—have reshaped the discipline. Today, faced with environmental challenges and […]
Join us for this two-day conference dedicated to designers and engineers in Munich, June 4–5, to enhance efficiency, foster collaboration, and embark on a journey of innovation. Gain valuable insights from our customers, industry champions, and CATIA experts as they share their expertise to help you navigate industry transformations, embrace sustainable design practices and drive […]
Join us at the Cumulus Spring Conference in Nantes to explore design as a driver of ethical, inclusive, and resilient change. Through three key themes—ethical leadership, evolving designer competencies, and the role of design schools—we’ll examine how design can respond to global challenges in a unique international dialog between schools and design leaders. Register here: […]
With global challenges intensifying and creative industries rapidly evolving, the call for fresh, forward-thinking teaching has never been more pressing. This year’s conference theme, Innovative Practices in Creative Education, focuses on how we can embed bold, responsive, and impactful approaches into creative education, shaping graduates who aren’t just skilled makers, critical thinkers, ethical innovators, and […]
