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The second edition of French Design Days, a virtual event aimed to connect French designers and manufacturers to North America-based interior design professionals, will take place May 4 - June 4. Organized by Business France, the trade and investment arm of the French Embassy, the event's goal is to help French high-end furniture and home […]
The Design Month Graz puts the range of services of the design scene in the foreground for a month and promotes regional, national and international networking. A dense and varied program will be presented in Austria's UNESCO City of Design from May 8 to June 6, 2021. Exhibitions, lectures, workshops, presentations and guided tours bring […]
A conversation between Work & Co Engineering Director Nick Lee and Ryan McManus, Design Strategy Director at D-Ford, a lab within Ford driving innovation through empathy and creativity. They'll explore how D-Ford is reimagining mobility for humans. Website
International Conference on Industrial Design and Productivity Management aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Industrial Design and Productivity Management. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most […]
Culture is intangible but can be visualised through a design process. At the design dialogue, the DFA Design for Asia Awards past judges and winners from different cultural background shall share their insights on design trend, in particular, the inspiration and design principles from their cultural background and experiences. Website WDO Member: Hong Kong Design […]
Design Shanghai is one of the world's most prestigious international design events and Asia's premier design event. Constantly breaking new ground, it has set a precedent in China's ever-growing design community. Showcasing the best design brands and galleries from across the globe, Design Shanghai provides a unique and exciting platform to network and establish long-term […]
IDSA’s Sustainability Deep Dive seeks to leverage our resources, processes, and voice as industrial designers to establish new ways of thinking and methodologies in our studios, companies, and corporate settings that can help to ensure the ongoing health of our planet and its precious resources. As the developers of products and services used by billions […]
The traditions from the past laid profound influences on all aspects of our modern life as well as designs. Winners of the DFA Design for Asia Awards from Taiwan are invited to share their views on how modern designers wield modern techniques and contemporary elements to reimagine traditions, from the perspectives of book design and […]
The industrial design programme at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (DIPUCP) invites the schools of ENSCI Les Ateliers and Pratt Institute to engage in an open and multidirectional exchange of academic thought and practice, motivated by a common interest for revisiting questions over design’s identity, and in doing so, exposing questions over our own […]
Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) will be held on 21-25 June 2021, under the theme “Reimagining Service Economy". Over 50 local and global innovative leaders and experts will share their perspectives and insights on how Service Design is reshaping our lives across future retail, hospitality, smart living and ageing well. Featuring 10 forum sessions and […]
This World Industrial Design Day, we are listening, talking and celebrating diversity. Join us on the 28-29 June for a 24-hour virtual conference as we hear from designers around the world sharing their stories, reflections and experiences. Website
IDSA’s Women in Design Deep Dive is a virtual gathering built to recognize the unique talents, initiatives, and challenges of women in the industrial design industry. Designers and creatives of all genders are invited to learn from inspiring leaders in the field and generate meaningful solutions for inclusivity and gender parity in the workplace. Join […]
Amid the pandemic, cultural and international initiatives are being reshaped. Yet the creative relationships of Lithuania and Japan are growing. It is important to share our experiences and strategies for future cooperation. This year’s Creative Lithuania Networking Sessions 2021 are responding to these challenges. Topics to discuss: object design, package design, industrial design, accessory design, […]
Andreu World presents the book "Conversations about work". A humanistic and philosophical approach to the design profession, which can be extrapolated to other fields, and which projects us into the future from the experience, reflection and generosity of those who lead us the present. In this publication, Philippe Starck shares his professional experience and personal […]
Andreu World presents the book "Dialogues about work". A humanistic and philosophical approach to the design profession, extrapolated to other fields and that projects us towards the future from the experience, reflection and generosity of those who lead us in the present. In this publication, Alberto Lievore shares his professional experience and personal vision of […]
Andreu World presents the book "Conversations about work". A humanistic and philosophical approach to the design profession, which can be extrapolated to other fields, and which projects us into the future from the experience, reflection and generosity of those who lead us the present. In this publication, Patricia Urquiola shares her professional experience, personal vision […]
The theme for this year 'Expanding Horizons' will be a deep dive into the start-up landscape in Africa. With 2020 having been a highly disruptive year for African technology and innovation, they will explore the biggest challenges, trends and opportunities within Africa and how the renewed urgency for accelerated innovation and economic transformation is impacting […]
IDSA’s International Design Conference & Education Symposium is a global virtual design event unlike any other. Experience 24 hours of uninterrupted design from around the world, mingling with other designers and learning from top visionaries at global innovation hubs. This thrilling event features an expansive collection of presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and more, […]
'antaaya 2021' Design Education Symposium, titled, "The Changing Landscape of Indian Design Education - Imbibing a collaborative, cross-disciplinary future in the post-pandemic world", between 7th - 9th October 2021, hosted by IIT Guwahati (online) Website WDO Member: IIT Guwahati
NIDEC 2020 is convened by Design Kenya Society, under the theme: Design Zeitgeist Afrika (DZA) which reflects the aspirations, the heart, and the soul of Afrikan design for the decade and beyond. The conference brings together design professionals, design students, researchers, employers, policy makers, small and medium enterprises, and stakeholders to reflect on the successes […]
