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The congress will explore the economic, social, cultural, and environmental transformation processes of cities from an interdisciplinary perspective. A wide range of topics will be discussed — from urban development to spatial justice, from smart cities to issues of migration and identity. Website: https://www.kentarastirmalari.org/icus2025/ WDO Member: International Balkan University
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In today’s interconnected world, Design is more than aesthetics: it’s a powerful medium of exchange that drives innovation, shapes behaviours, and delivers impact. Just as currency fuels economies, Design propels industries, cultures, and sustainability initiatives. The Design Currency as a theme explores how Design creates value: economic, social, and environmental. We explore how Design can […]
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’ 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 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 […]
Survival and Evolution : Design Conference For the first time this year, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP)’s Design Korea and the Seoul Design Festival have jointly organized an international conference under the theme “Survival and Evolution.” A total of seven speakers will take the stage in line with this theme. The conference will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Service Design is not just about improving experiences—it’s also shaping the way organizations think, decide, and lead. In this engaging session, you’ll discover why Service Design has become essential at the strategic level and how it can help you create lasting impact in your organization. We’ll explore the evolution of Service Design—from its product-driven beginnings […]
This online course explores how technologies actively mediate our social, cultural, and political lives, and how this mediation reshapes the practice and purpose of social design. Moving beyond a narrow and instrumental understanding of technology, participants will develop a critical and nuanced grasp of artefacts and sociotechnical systems as dynamic agents in society. Learn more: […]
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 […]
Design Mumbai 2025 continues to build momentum as we add an incredible lineup of new media partners and exhibitors to India's international contemporary B2B design show, from 26-29 November 2025 at the Jio World Garden, Mumbai. From renowned publications that tell powerful design stories to innovative exhibitors redefining materials, form, and function, each new addition brings fresh perspective, energy, […]
Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) invites you to attend the opening ceremony of Pluriversal Futures - Ars Electronica Exhibition in Collaboration with Hong Kong Design Institute on 28 November 2025, Friday! HKDI Gallery proudly presents its first flagship exhibition of AY25-26: Pluriversal Futures - Ars Electronica Exhibition in Collaboration with Hong Kong Design Institute. Originating from Austria’s renowned Ars […]
The third edition of Taiwan Design Week (TDW) takes place from 29 November to 7 December 2025 at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei, under the theme “Design Next.” This year, TDW looks at how design is changing—from focusing on the individual to caring for humanity and even the planet. Beyond its world-renowned semiconductor and technology […]
Curiosity has long fuelled Italian innovation, fostering a dynamic exchange between disciplines and ideas. This spirit drives creativity across arts, architecture, fashion, and manufacturing, epitomised by the "Made in Italy" commitment to excellence and synergy of diverse talents. Similarly, Hong Kong's design landscape thrives on blending Eastern wisdom with Western influence, pushing beyond comfort zones […]
We live in a moment of acute anticipation and anxiety, as AI and other digital technologies promise new wonders while challenges like the climate crisis and shifting global rules emerge. How to navigate this time of upheaval? Join Fortune in Macau, where global design leaders and senior executives from a host of professional backgrounds will gather to […]
Looking for new ways to elevate your content in the coming year? Join the team from Balkan University Press for an engaging one-hour webinar to learn how you can publish your architecture and design-related work—free of author charges. During the session, you’ll discover more about the Journal of Balkan Architecture (JBA) and the Balkan University […]
