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Under the theme 'The Fusion of Design and Technology', Design Shenzhen 2024 is a trade show for exceptional design pieces, showcasing the works of leading domestic and international design brands alongside an array of creatively boundless special projects. We aim to attract industry luminaries to participate in thought-provoking design forums. Moreover, Design Shenzhen places a […]
The world has no shortage of complex problems that must be addressed. The design industry needs a radical new design approach that goes far beyond the original design thinking methodology. It needs a sustainable, purpose-driven design culture rather than relying on a theatrical and ad-hoc design process that involves cozy design meetings with sticky notes […]
Under the umbrella of “Good Health and Well-being”, SDG 3 aims not only to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, but also to encourage healthy lifestyle, fight diseases and improve access to healthcare. The 2024 edition invites students to take a proactive role in using the magic of design wisdom […]
Are you interested in leveraging design to support your city’s economic, social and environmental well-being? Want to shine a spotlight on your design community? Learn more about the World Design Capital (WDC) designation ahead of the 2028 bid process by attending this webinar. This 90-minute session will underscore the value and benefits of the World […]
Launching April 1, the WDC 2024 Club Exhibition is a transformative and impactful youth poster showcase that confronts the pressing challenges facing our region. This exhibition stands as a canvas of change, offering the emerging generation a platform to channel their boundless imagination through design, with a resolute aim to address and resolve critical issues […]
The Good Design Award was established in 1957 in Japan to evaluate and promote design's capacity to enrich lives, industries and society. Organized by WDO Member Japan Institute of Design Promotion, the award recognizes designs from around the world each year with the emblem 'G Mark', a note of distinction recognized internationally for good design. […]
The Seoul Design Award is a non-profit honor that has attracted entries from 62 countries. It is esteemed by international experts as a prestigious platform that highlights the impact of socially transformative designs and celebrates designers committed to their social responsibilities. We cordially invite designers who are actively shaping a brighter future in our ever-evolving […]
The GIDA is an international, professional and market-oriented industrial design award. With the purpose of "facing the future, contributing to the creation of a better life for mankind, contributing Oriental wisdom, and spreading the value and spirit of design," we are committed to creating an international and professional industrial design award with oriental colors. WDO […]
Designverse Awards, as a core product of YoungBird's global design ecosystem big data research & service platform, evolved from Designverse Ranking, which went online in 2019 and continuously accumulated data and judgment criteria. After three years of operation, it has upgraded to Designverse Awards. New categories and awards for "Space - Concept" and "Product - […]
The landscape of Design is changing faster than ever. This event is our chance to dig into the value of industrial design, as emerging technologies like AI challenge the foundations of our industry. How can designers stay nimble with new skills? We’ll explore the tools, tech, and strategies that will make the difference for the […]
Digital designers, developers, filmmakers, publishers and theorists will gather at at Disseny Hub in Barcelona to share their creative process and discuss the future of online and post-digital culture. Talents, including Stefan Sagmeister and Pentagram’s Marina Willer, are scheduled to attend this year to speak, contribute their insights, debunk trends and collaborate with peers and […]
Join thought leaders, innovators, and other visionaries at Esri HQ to learn how they are leveraging geodesign and geographic information systems (GIS) technology to improve sustainability and better plan for our collective future. The Summit involves presentations, panel discussions, lightning talks, and technology workshops covering a diversity of geodesign topics, and this year will feature presentations […]
EUIPO IP Seminar on Designs: Navigating the Realm of Design Protection from a User’s Perspective We are pleased to inform you that this Seminar will take place online via Zoom. *Tentative Agenda 09 April 2024 09:30-09:40 Opening - Navigating the Design Journey 09:40-10:20 Session 1 - Insights from Designers 10:20-10:30 10’ Break 10:30-11:00 Session 2 - […]
The Golden Pin Design Award 2024 is calling for entries! Registration is open until June 26, with an early bird discount available for those who register by June 7. Entries are accepted for commercially available products or designs, as well as completed and operational spatial or integrated design works. Designers and companies around the world […]
The "Taipei Design Award" has entered its 17th year. With the vision of "making design the driving force to shape a better future", by bringing together the creativity of diverse cultures, it has become an important tool to promote urban progress, promote industrial development and improve the quality of life. strength. Through this design competition, […]
Guangzhou Design Week is a pioneer in "design promotion through commercialization". It has developed services such as "365+4 Days", "Design + Brand", International Brand China Market Incubator", Designer Channel Promotion Services, and more. The B2B model of business operations in a series design promotion and branding activities, such as "Business", has become incredibly important to […]
This year, the Industrial Design Department (SCID) of Shih Chien University, in collaboration with the Taipei Representative Office in Italy, Milan Office established last October, will host the "ONE KM² CLUSTER IN TAIPEI" exhibition during Milan Design Week. The exhibition aims to showcase the exquisite craftsmanship resulting from the integration of Taipei's traditional manufacturing and […]
The Tigullio Design District (TDD), organized and promoted by the "Associazione Culturale Liguria Design" is the first international design event, on an annual basis, organized in Liguria in the Gulf of Tigullio ( in Liguria region, in Italy between the famous area of “5 lands”, and Genoa, in the area of the famous Portofino bay […]
The 2024 Salone del Mobile is back as the star of the design calendar: the leading international event for the design industry will be held from 16th to 21st April, at Milan’s Rho Fiera fairgrounds. Set up in 1961, the trade fair boasts a wide range of furnishing products, distinguished by their expressive power and […]
THRIVE - not just survive is a conference organised by the european brand & packaging design association (www.epda-design). epda is a vibrant neutral platform to get inspired, learn and exchange with peers in the design business, who will share their approaches on how to develop their businesses successfully in an ever so fast changing world. […]
