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  • iF Design Awards 2023

    iF Design Awards 2023, the annual award widely recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world, will take place on 15 May 2023 at the legendary Friedrichstadt-Palast theatre in Berlin. Designers and design companies of various design disciplines wil come together to celebrate the winners across 82 award categories. WDO Member: iF Design

  • The Global Footwear Awards Announces Call for Submissions for 4th Edition

    Switzerland

    The Global Footwear Awards offer a unique opportunity for designers to showcase their talent and gain exposure to industry professionals and potential clients. With a prestigious jury panel and categories spanning sustainability, innovation, and more, the GFA is the premier platform for celebrating excellence in footwear design. WDO Member: 3C AWARDS

  • 2023 Wege Prize Awards

    United States , United States

    Hear from the 2023 Wege Prize Finalist teams as they present their circular design projects for a more sustainable future and compete for $65k in cash prizes. Listen as the judges - seasoned professionals from around the world - provide feedback, ask questions, and ultimately determine who will be our winning teams.    

  • Lisbon Design Week

    Lisbon , Portugal

    Portugal is kicking off its first edition of Lisbon Design Week today 24-28 May 2023. This festival focusing on contemporary craft and design is organized in collaboration between Lisbon by Design and From My City. Participating artisans, designers, showrooms, boutiques, galleries, workshops, restaurants, hotels, museums and other institutions around the city will highlight Portuguese craftsmanship […]

  • SIT FURNITURE DESIGN AWARDS 2024

    Zurich , Switzerland

    The SIT Furniture Design Award has become a platform for recognizing top-notch talent in the world of furniture and interior design. Check out the winners of the competition's third edition, and discover how they achieved the perfect balance between form and function. WDO Member: 3C AWARDS

  • 2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition

    Taipei (Taiwan) Taipei, Taiwan

    The theme of 2023TISDC is ‘Compassion’. TISDC would like to provide an opportunity to student designers to show the world their talents and designs. Three categories are included: Product Design, Visual Design and Digital Animation. The theme “Compassion” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. We […]

  • Diverse & Inclusive Workplace Design – Clerkenwell Design Festival

    London , United Kingdom

    Andreu World will be hosting Women in Office Design at their London Showroom on Thursday, 25 May starting at 5pm with a cocktail hour followed by a panel discussion at 5:30pm. The panel discussion will focus on the importance of creating an inclusive workplace taking into account factors such as well-being, equity, and the new […]

  • 25TH INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE DESIGN COMPETITION (IBDC)

    Taichun , Taiwan

    The 25th International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) is now open for entries. This year’s theme is “Intelligence. Sustainability. Cool Lifestyle”. We invite entrants to design entries with intelligent technologies, sustainable considerations, and ideas that shows personal new lifestyles. The competition benefits includes winning NT$200,000 (Gold Award), cooperating with bicycle companies, and exposing at Taipei International […]

  • Design Talk 3rd June – Asma Mehan – Urbanism in the Era of Radical Transition

    United States , United States

    On this Design Talk titled the Era of Radical Transitions, Asma Mehan will explore shifts in urban planning, design, and development post-industrial, energy, and health crises. This interdisciplinary study examines urban transformation, sustainable practices, and innovative governance. Investigating economic restructuring, fossil fuel transition, and pandemic lessons, Asma Mehan will offer insights for equitable, sustainable, and […]

  • Readymag Talk, Design Leadership: How to Level up your Design Career?

    Berlin , Germany

    On June 6, 17:00 UTC, join Readymag’s Twitter Space talk to learn how to refine your leadership potential and propel your design career. Darshan Gajara, Head of Design at Hygraph and maker of Product Disrupt, and Marissa Louie, a startup advisor and investor who has been a Design Lead with Apple and Yahoo, will discuss […]

  • 3 DAYS OF DESIGN 2023

    Copenhagen (Denmark) Copenhagen, Denmark

    Take Part in 3daysofdesign 2023. Join our community of exhibitors showcasing great design to an international audience during the 2023 festival, and join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Website

  • BEDA Design Forum 2023

    Copenhagen (Denmark) Copenhagen, Denmark

    Join this important conversation at the BEDA Design Forum 2023 in Copenhagen. Based on inspirational talks, the event will explore crucial design and leadership skills needed to secure the future design sector.  Speakers include: Christian Bason CEO - Danish Design Center, Lisa Lang Director Policy & EU Affairs Orchestrator - EIT Climate KIC, Oskar Stokholm Østergaard Design & Future […]

  • Exhibition of Estonian Material Design MATERIAL II

    Venice , Italy

    “Material II: Shifting Ground” is the third in a series of exhibitions focused on materials, shedding light on how materials are developed and created in Estonian universities, enterprises and creative practices today. The exhibition brings together the work of 26 artists, designers and researchers to show how the notion of resources and material development is […]

  • Phygital Open Days by POLI.design | Find out more about our Specializing Masters and sign up to participate

    Milan (Italy)

    POLI.design invites you to participate to its Phygital Open Days: online and in-person appointments that will give participants the opportunity to learn about our educational programmes, the faculty and the facilities on Campus. The presentation days are divided according to the the thematic areas of design. 13 June: Communication and Digital Interaction 27 June: Business […]

  • Knowledge of Design Week 2023

    Hong Kong Design Centre, together with this year’s partner country the Netherlands, and its platform for creative pioneers CreativeNL, presents Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 which gathers over 30 business leaders and creative forces from around the world to explore the theme The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World, sharing professional knowledge […]

  • Design Talk 16 June – Emanuele Cappelli – Brand Design

    Italy

    Cappelli Identity Design's vision emphasizes design linked to people, time, and cultural evolution. It values diversity, knowledge, and identity enrichment. The Dynamic brand methodology centers individuals in corporate communication, fostering authentic relationships and values. Taught globally, represented by Cappelli Identity Design Studio, and featured in a 2022 book by Skira. WDO Member: ArchiNet

  • Arab Interior Design Week

    Saudi Arabia

    Arab Interior Design Week by ArchiNet highlights top Arab interior designers, showcasing their achievements, projects, and research. It aims to foster collaboration, support creatives, and share knowledge globally. The initiative promotes communication among Arab interior designers and enriches Arabic content. The program spans five days, featuring 25 lectures from designers across Arab countries. WDO Member: […]