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Barcelona Design Week brings design to the citizens and to mobilize the sector in order to share the vitality of Barcelona’s design with the world, highlighting its social and economic importance and inviting the different audiences of this event to experience it.
Seoul Design 2024 will kick off on October 17 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. Already recognized as the city’s premier MICE festival, this 11th edition stands out with its theme, “/imagine Tomorrow.” The focus is on predicting and envisioning, through design, how artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the future of everyday life. WDO […]
From 17 October to 3 November 2024, WONDER in the Kortrijk city centre pushes the boundaries of your imagination. Young creative force and established names from all walks of life and disciplines - from design, innovation, technology to art - will present their vision of a better future. WONDER takes you along a free tour […]
Dutch Design Week announced the theme for their 2024 edition: Real Unreal. The theme addresses how we navigate all the different realities our world nowadays consists of. What is real and what is not, and where do all of our very diverse perspectives meet? Designers explore and question what we accept as truths, and show […]
Every year, the Republic of the Philippines celebrates Design Consciousness Week during the third week of October as a proud cultural heritage. The festival this year will take place from October 21 to 27. The Design Center of the Philippines organizes the week to celebrate the creativity and quality of design in the Philippines, as […]
The dynamism of the modern working world is unstoppable – constantly driven by new forces that are shaping the future of work. ORGATEC 2024 will address this constant transformation and respond to the industry’s needs with a new, groundbreaking event concept. The central element of the redefined trade fair will be the centrally located Focus […]
Design Week South Africa, powered by Yoco, is a curated calendar of events and immersive experiences that will showcase the future of South African design, through knowledge-sharing, inclusivity and support. Together with Yoco, our mission is to create South Africa’s leading design platform. A platform that celebrates design as an expression of creative thinking and making, creates connections, jumpstarts […]
The Seoul Design Award is an international accolade promoting sustainable daily life, aligning closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations. The Seoul Design Award is given to designers or organizations whose projects have contributed to a sustainable daily life that aims for a harmonious relationship between people, society and […]
The 2024 Taiwan Design Expo returned to Tainan for the fifth time, drawing over 4.2 million visitors over its 16-day exhibition! Under the theme “The Next 400” and celebrating Tainan’s 400th anniversary, the Expo showcased the city’s historical culture, local lifestyles, manufacturing and emerging industries, circular design, future urban planning, and revitalized heritage sites. WDO […]
On the day that Camillo Olivetti founded “Ing. C. Olivetti and C.” we are pleased to present the new Brand Identity designed for Associazione Archivio Storico Olivetti by Cappelli Identity Design. The project aimed to strike the right balance between tradition, contemporaneity and innovation. We invite you to discover it in Ivrea (Torino, Italy), Tuesday, […]
Design for Planet Festival is back for the fourth year and this time we are heading to Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University. Join our incredible online programme of Manchester-based businesses, government leaders and design experts to discover how design can achieve both economic and environmental good. WDO Member: Design Council
Design Mumbai is a celebration of great design. It is a fresh new international trade show for contemporary designers, architects and interior designers, capturing the creative energy and consumer power of the world’s 5th biggest economy. Leading international and Indian brands and designers are hand-picked and impeccably curated to create a show of the very […]
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 […]
The goal of the annual DNDA Summit is to provide a vehicle for practitioners and educators from across the world to learn from one another, sharing lessons learned from their work – from successes, hurdles faced, and failures. The primary objective is to stimulate, and demonstrate the benefits of humanity-centered design, showcasing the accomplishments of […]
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. […]
Technology not only defines how we work, but is present in every aspect of our being. The Conference, through its multi-stage tracks, covers different areas of technology and its impact on human life. Over the last 26 editions, Bengaluru Tech Summit has developed as the most important international stage for discussions, deliberations and showcase of […]
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 […]
Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks that highlight cutting-edge innovation, sustainable practices, and creative problem-solving across multiple design disciplines. This dynamic event fosters extensive community engagement and international collaboration, reinforcing Geelong’s reputation as a global leader […]
The 28th Biennial of Design (BIO28), which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, will take place between November 21, 2024 and April 6, 2025. It is organized by the Museum of Architecture and Design and the Centre for Creativity, with the curatorial concept developed by professor and curator Alexandra Midal together with Emma Pflieger, assistant […]
