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The 24th edition of Australia’s largest art biennale takes to the heritage-listed White Bay Power Station with a theme of Ten Thousand Suns. The curatorial team invites artists to consider the atomic era, which spurred climate alteration through human exploitation, and also imagine the historic catalysts that complicated Australia’s relationship with its minority populations. The […]
Sao Paulo's annual design week returns in March for its 13th edition. The event focuses on innovation in design, architecture, urban planning and art. Taking place across seven districts in the city, last year's DW! Sao Paulo Design Week hosted more than 220 events and 120 exhibitors. Brazil's 11-day festival serves as a platform for […]
What can design do to help our city promote the well-being of its inhabitants? Thus shaping a more humane city vs just building infrastructure. We are posing this provocation to no less than one of the fathers of human centered and strategic design. We are thrilled to be presenting Patrick Whitney to Bangalore City! If […]
The WDC 2024 Club is a dynamic and forward-thinking youth group established to champion the voice and aspirations of the younger generations within the framework of WDC 2024. We are looking for students, youth leaders, mental health advocates, social media influencers, independent artists, technology leaders, climate activists, and among many more. What to Expect? What is […]
Applications started for 'Crescent and Stars for Packaging' competition that packaging producers, suppliers, packaging designers and brand owners that introduce their products to the market can. Organized by ASD Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association for the 11th time this year, competitors that rank the highest can apply at WorldStar and AsiaStar Competitions as well. WDO […]
In 2019, Anxi County in China was awarded the title of "World Capital of Rattan Iron Art" by the World Crafts Council. By 2023, Anxi's rattan iron industry had a total output value of 28.6 billion yuan. To further address the industry's design needs, Anxi is launching the inaugural World Rattan Iron Crafts Capital Cup […]
“HKDI inspire* 2024: Circular Future” will present a series of master lectures from 19 to 25 March 2024, offering a captivating exploration of cutting-edge topics related to circular design and technology. This series will delve into the emerging field of spatial computing, the forefront of technology and design, circular materials, and the pivotal role of […]
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 - […]
