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The circular economy is more relevant than ever. Following the Covid-19 crisis, businesses are actively seeking strategies for better growth, and the circular economy offers an opportunity to create solutions that can be scaled, at speed, to benefit society, businesses, and the environment. It offers solutions to tackle global challenges, such as climate change, and […]
Use the principles and tools of service design to rethink the journey your customers take and transform your customer experience, delivered live online 6, 7, 10 & 11 October 2022, from 9am - 12:30pm BST per session. This introductory executive masterclass will teach you the theory of service design and how to apply practical tools […]
17 October 2022 (12:30 - 18:00 BST at the Design Museum) 18 October 2022 (10:00 - 14:00 BST at the RCA Kensington campus) Led by Professor Emeritus Jeremy Myerson Understand the purpose of design thinking in promoting innovation, learn from real-world applications and strategies, walk away with a robust model to apply design thinking in […]
Learn how to apply creative thinking & strategic design thinking principles to the future of work, enabling you to address hybrid & flexible working with new frameworks, delivered live online. Led by Jeremy Myerson, RCA Professor Emeritus & WORKTECH Academy’s director, this masterclass will equip you with the tools to navigate change right across all […]
The Estonian Association of Designers and the UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana have been collaborating in a profuse cultural exchange since Mexican delegation of design students visited Tallinn Design Festival 2022. A common ground was found in the subject of biodesign, noticing that the initiatives of green design or preservation are not enough. This event will […]
Greenhouse is a unique capacity building programme in service and policy design methodologies and tools. It has been created by PDR based on years of research and experience delivering design-driven innovation projects in the public sector. Greenhouse combines a live project, with design tools and techniques training. From 21-23 June 2023, participants will get to […]
Welcome to IDX SYD - a 2023 celebration for World Industrial Design Day! Whether you are an established professional or a burgeoning junior industrial designer, IDX invites you to connect, reconnect, build community and celebrate our profession.
Join the Cumulus Student Talent Camp at ARCH College of Design and Business, Jaipur, India from Oct 30 - Nov 4, 2023. This unique platform brings together young talent to foster engagement, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in art, media, and design education. Focus on 'Design Identity Direction' and learn from living traditions towards sustainable development […]
Ma Yansong, one of China’s most influential architects, founder and principal partner of MAD Architects (MAD), offers a glimpse into the future of urban civilization with designs that artistically entwine natural and urban spaces, proffering a vision that rejects the notion of buildings as static structures and instead projects them as organic and vivid art […]
“Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion” is now showing at the HKDI Gallery! Featuring works from one of China’s most influential architects, Ma Yansong, founder and principal partner of MAD Architects (MAD), the exhibition offers a glimpse into the future of urban civilization – proffering a harmonious coexistence of urban landscapes, historical sites, and natural environments. […]
he next event on the future of design teaching will take place from June 18th to 20th, 2024 as part of the joint campus of the New Collection Munich and the iF Design Foundation. The impulses for a new design curriculum are focused on the topic: Leadership for Sustainability & Public Value. Workshops will be […]
The workshop focuses on urban planning and architecture in the Black Sea region, aiming to foster sustainable design and participatory processes. It addresses environmental impacts, cultural heritage preservation, and tourism sustainability through collaborative efforts. Sessions cover participatory processes, accessibility, and inclusivity, concluding with a team workshop that promotes innovative solutions. This event aims to significantly […]
Providing unparalleled access to globally successful creative entrepreneurs, artists and designers, this 3-day executive masterclass at the World's No 1 University for art and design is your gateway to build your business, develop new markets and grow your team. This new experiential short course based in London has been designed for people who work or […]
Cappelli Identity Design, member of the World Design Organization, is participating in the World Design Experience at World Design Capital San Diego-Tijuana 2024, powered by San Diego Design Week, with the virtual event Dynamic Brand: Identity is Diversity. A talk about where the passion for design comes from and how much identity and diversity contribute […]
Embracing circularity isn’t an option: it’s imperative. This event is our collection of the best tools and skills you need to stay on top of your sustainability game. From design for disassembly to smart material selection, you’ll gain the real-world know-how to make sure your designs really are making the world a better place – and not just ending up in a landfill. […]
The Design Leadership Excellence programme is designed to enhance your effectiveness and influence as a design leader. This programme integrates three essential modules, providing a comprehensive approach to refining your leadership skills.The programme is based on principles of blended learning, combining online educational materials with in-person teaching for maximum student benefit. Delivered in partnership with […]
Join us on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM CEST at the ADI Design Museum in Milan for an evening of Design and reflections on Peace. Hats Art Gallery, Cappelli Identity Design’s cultural project, promotes design culture through iconic works and universal values. Highlighting the evening is the iconic "Peace&War" poster by Armando Milani, […]
Designathon is a hackathon aimed at designing innovative solutions to challenges through creative thinking focused on empowering people to encounter global challenges. The initiative brings together 500 interested participants to create a better environment and contribute to community development by forming collaborative teams. WDO Member: Architecture and Design Commission
The next Braun+Design Börse will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 in Kronberg in the atrium of the Braun headquarter. The meeting will be hosted by the Förderkreis BraunSammlung, supported by the design department of Braun. Braun+Design Collectors' Fair Discover design gems at the Fair - a marketplace for buying, selling, and exchanging. BraunPrize […]
Design Futures: Shared Vision 2025 International Summer Program of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University focuses on three key directions: Smart Aerospace, Smart Creation, and Smart Living, exploring the deep integration of technology and humanities, aiming to develop innovative solutions by integrating cutting-edge technologies. The program invites young student teams to submit creative […]
