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The iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD, one of the world's most recognized design competitions for young talent, officially launches the registration phase for the year 2025. Students and young graduates of design-related courses and programs are invited to submit their innovative concepts by February 5, 2025. Creative solutions that meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]
The largest design and architecture festival in the Nordic countries, Helsinki Design Week, is held annually in September. In accordance with the annual theme ‘Underneath’, the event will dive deep into creative processes and highlight the most interesting phenomena in the creative fields at three main venues and with over a hundred other events.
During the months of September and October, Valencia celebrates this international design festival which brings together professionals and companies with an agenda of activities, talks, exhibitions and open door routes to discover first-hand local talent, the latest trends in design and the creative effervescence of Valencia, chosen as a City of Design by UNESCO. The […]
The C-IDEA Design Award is the world's annual juried design competition. It aims to recognize and promote visionary talents in a wide array of categories ranging from communication design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, fashion design, and new media. The jury comprises twenty countries with over thirty representatives from high-profile designers and educators. The C-IDEA […]
World Design Organization (WDO)® announced the launch of the World Design Capital® (WDC) 2028 bid process, marking the 11th biennial designation since the programme’s inception. Interested cities from around the globe are invited to mobilize local design stakeholders during the five-month application period in an attempt to create and submit a robust bid showcasing the […]
Join us for a WDO webinar on 10 September and hear from Minnie Moll, Chief Executive and colleagues at the Design Council (UK) to discuss Designing for Planet.🌍 Learn more about Design Council's inspiring 80-year history and discover plans about their mission to upskill 1 million designers for the green transition. This is also an […]
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
London Design Festival celebrates and promotes the city as a design capital on the global stage. London Design Festival was launched by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE in 2003. Building on London’s existing design activity, their concept was to create an annual event that would promote the city’s creativity, drawing in the […]
France Design Week will take place from 14 to 30 September 2024, all over France, under the theme of "Simplicity?" France Design Week will bring together the world of French design on an international, annual and global stage. Its aim is to promote the design and expertise of its designers among professionals and to make […]
From México, We are honored to invite you to attend a design talk by Lilián González entitled Design Form " on Saturday, 14 September at 7:00 PM Saudi Arabia time. (GMT+3 ) Registration is available through the following link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCupzMtHt1BSFXgT1ScXFxkMpqKUsn2 WDO Member: Architects & Interior designers Network
As proud partners in the SACCORD project, BEDA is excited to announce the launch of the second edition of CREATIVE SKILLS WEEK. In association with the Blueprint Project CYANOTYPES, we invite you to actively participate in shaping and steering discussion around skills, addressing gaps, and opportunities for upskilling, and to start shaping strategic skills for […]
The largest design festival in the Baltics opens its doors in the industrially infused Krulli Quarter (Kopli 70a, 10412 Tallinn). Attracting over 10,000 visitors from Estonia and abroad, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival showcases the achievements of Estonian and international designers and initiates discussions on design’s position in today's society. For the first time, the main programme […]
This year's two day event will be themed around Digital Craftsmanship, where we’ll cut through the noise of technology to explore how 3D tools redefine collaboration. Connect with industry experts, dive into hands-on workshops, and be part of the conversation on craftsmanship in digital design.
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 […]
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 […]
We are excited to invite you to meet Benjamin Hubert, the founder of Layer, and discover his new collections for Andreu World at our London showroom during London Design Festival. Join us for the introduction of innovative designs, created within a circular economy and focused on enhancing well-being and making a positive impact. Afterward, let's celebrate […]
The World Design Experience will be powered by Design Forward Alliance and San Diego Design Week, in collaboration with Mingei International Museum. World Design Experience is a seven-day event celebrating design across the San Diego Tijuana region. A community-led event that features programs such as live community discussions, design studio tours, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, films […]
The 2024 Hebei International Industrial Design Week , hosted by the People’s Government of Hebei Province, organized by Industry and Information Technology Department of Hebei Province & Management Committee of Xiongan New Area & Hebei Industrial Design Innovation Center, will be held in September 19-23 with theme "Innovation in Motion."at the Xiongan Green Building Exhibition Center […]
Created for service designers with 2+ years’ experience, the 8-week, 8-module course offers you the chance to strengthen your core skills, expand your capabilities, and earn SDN Professional Accreditation. The course starts on 20 September, 2024 and will be a mix of live sessions and self-study. It’s taught by seasoned experts: Chris Ferguson, Andy Polaine, […]
With »Nike: Form Follows Motion« the Vitra Design Museum will present the first ever museum exhibition about Nike, the world’s most revered sports brand. The exhibition will explore the company’s five-decade ascent from a grassroots start-up to a global phenomenon. The focus is on Nike’s design history: from the company’s beginnings in the 1960s and […]
