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  • Pass The Baton

    Hong Kong SAR , Hong Kong

    【Pass The Baton】Reshaping the Journey of 'Inheritance' through Design, and Welcoming a Future of Infinite Possibilities Design Spectrum will present its first exhibition in 2024, a new thematic exhibition titled ‘Pass The Baton’, from 15 May to 23 September 2024. Divided into three parts, the exhibition aims to reveal the all-round value of things, and […]

  • Upmade in Estonia

    New York , United States

    This event is taking place for the first time in New York City, with nearly 50 talented designers from Estonia in attendance who will share and discuss the roots of Estonian Design, its unique aesthetics, and its contemporary successes. From furniture made from mushrooms to tableware crafted from cigarette butts, prepare to be amazed by […]

  • NYC X Design Festival

    New York , United States

    NYCxDESIGN promotes New York City as a design destination and creative resource, and serves as a supportive network, organizer, and galvanizer to its powerful multi-disciplined design sectors. New York City is making its mark as one of the most influential design capitals of the world. Housing the largest concentration of creative talent, design studios and […]

  • Biennale Internazionale Grafica and Graphic Days®

    Milan , Italy

    Cappelli Identity Design participates in Biennale Internazionale Grafica and Graphic Days® with SIGNS exhibition. SIGNS, curated by Francesco Dondina, offers a dialogue between different worlds that reflect on the many souls of the graphic design profession: MILAN / Milano Certosa District – May 23 to 26, 2024: https://www.biennaleinternazionalegrafica.com/locations/milano-certosa-district/ TURIN / Flashback Habitat – May 16 […]

  • Re-Craft

    New York , United States

    The “Re- Craft ” opened on May 19-21 at ICFF, featuring outstanding craftworks from Asian traditional crafts brand and artist. The exhibition inherits culture and craftsmanship, and also brings economic help to traditional crafts groups. This year, BO will cooperate with more traditional craft groups, artists, design institutions, and brands, Bo will establish Re-Craft platform […]

  • Clerkenwell Design Week

    Clerkenwell London, United Kingdom

    Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a truly unique way of showcasing the world’s leading interiors brands. Featuring […]

  • Łódź Design Festival

    Lodz , Poland

    Łódź Design Festival was created in 2007 as a review of the achievements of Polish design. From the beginning, it presents design in various aspects - from industrial design, through graphic design, architecture, craft, to the creation of services and interaction.Today, it focuses on asking questions, interpreting phenomena and critical discussion. It presents innovations and […]

  • ReMakeRS: Emergency Design Challenge 2024

    Porto Alegre , Brazil

    Due to the recent floods in Brazil, many families have lost their homes and essential furniture. ReMakeRS aims to recreate or renew lost furniture, providing a new beginning for affected families. The challenge is to develop low-cost, easy-to-replicate, manufacture, and assemble furniture projects. All projects will be open-source, available for anyone to produce and help […]

  • Lisbon Design Week

    Lisbon , Portugal

    After the success of the first edition, Lisbon Design Week is back for a second round that promises to showcase the best in design and contemporary craftsmanship in Portugal. For five days, Lisbon will be buzzing with the participation of 80 venues spread across the city’s various neighbourhoods, which will open their doors for exhibitions, […]

  • Designing for Citizens and Workplaces: Korean Institute of Design Promotion

    Online

    Interested in connecting with a fellow WDO Member? As the only design body in Korea to plan and implement national design policies and strategies, Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) will be hosting a webinar on 23 May to introduce their work designing for citizens and workplaces to WDO's global community. WDO Member: Korea Institute of Design […]

  • Call for submissions: 7th Alpavirama International Youth Film Festival

    Ahmedabad (India) Ahmedabad, India

    7th edition of the Alpavirama International Youth Film Festival will be held from October 15-19, 2024. This year, the festival's theme is ‘Reflected Realities,’ a portrait of reality through the lens of young filmmakers across the globe. For more details, modalities, queries regarding the festival, kindly visit https://alpavirama.nid.edu/ or write to alpavirama@nid.edu. The submission date […]

  • Design Talk 25 May – Johnny Chiu – Designing the Future: Embracing the Power of New Asian Culture

    Online

    Asia's architecture and design industry faces traditional constraints. Embrace a new cultural perspective emphasizing freedom, innovation, and sustainability to overcome challenges. This approach demands self-awareness, respecting the past while redefining the future with unique business opportunities. Johnny Chiu, founder of JC. Architecture & Design, first Taiwanese to win WAF/INSIDE World Interior of the Year. Expertise […]

  • Orgatec Tokyo 2024

    Tokyo , Japan

    Design excellence where thought, function and style not only possess beauty, but also the power to shape the future. For the working world, we envision spaces that promote greater efficiency, bring life and work into harmony and inspire innovation. ORGATEC TOKYO 2024 will carry forward its 2023 theme — . A gathering spot for creative […]

  • 7th OECD Roundtable on Cities and Regions for the SDGs

    Tabakalera Tabakalera, Spain

    The Roundtable will bring together key stakeholders from cities, regions, national governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, philanthropy and international organisations to: • Discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation for the achievement of the SDGs, including specific applications of AI in different urban contexts, opportunities and future scenarios • Identify solutions […]

  • BEDA Design Forum 2024

    Brussels (Belgium)

    "Cool Europe - by Design" Connected, Optimistic, Open, Long-lasting The iconic Design Museum Brussels is hosting the annual BEDA Design Forum. The event will be a face-to-face meeting without the option to join digitally. Together, we will delve into the influence and allure of connectivity, optimism, openness, and longevity in design. We aim to pave the way […]

  • European Design Festival

    Naples Naples, Italy

    From May 30 to June 2, the vibrant city of Naples will be the host of the European Design Festival 2024, curated by AIAP, the Association of Italian Communication Designers. We are happy to invite you to join this celebration of creativity. Open to the wider public, the festival promises a rich tapestry of design […]

  • Good Design Izmir_9 “DIALOGUE”

    Izmir , Turkey

    Good Design İzmir_9 focuses on dialogue with the keywords courage, on-even-ground, action, conflict and transference and asks "How can we transform a dialogue into an action by taking our power from design?" With nearly ten years of experience, the event aims to revive relationships that have formed previously and create new ones by building generative […]

  • Vision 2074 – For a Sustainable Paradise Call for Exhibition Submissions

    San Diego , United States

    Join us for a collaborative exhibition hosted by World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, San Diego State University, The San Diego Architectural Foundation and The American Institute of Architects San Diego Chapter! Design Challenge As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Temporary Paradise?” (1974), one of the few forward projecting planning documents for our […]