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Lasers, Optics and Photonics, Integrated Optoelectronics, Space Photonics, Quantised Light-Matter Interaction, Fibre Optics and Integrated Optics, Laser spectroscopy, Imaging and Holography, Optics and Photonics: Impact on Defence Systems Website
The call for submission for the 2023 Taipei Design Awards is now underway! Under the banner of 'Design for Adaptive City', designers from around the world are invited to submit their works in line with the competition categories of industrial design, visual communication design and public space design. Deadline to submit is 17 August 2023. […]
Design is an important driver of innovation, creation, production, consumption and transformation towards a sustainable world. Organized by Hong Kong Design Institute, this event will take place from 3 to 5 May 2023 and bring together sustainability experts from Hong Kong and Switzerland to explore the future of sustainable design through a series of hybrid lectures […]
The munich creative business week (mcbw) is Germany's largest design event and at the same time an international showcase for the Bavarian creative and design industry. The next mcbw will take place from 6-14 May 2023. Website
Every spring, BERLIN DESIGN WEEK presents the latest design trends and approaches that allow us to shape and prepare for the future. Over the course of 11 days, exhibitions, talks, presentations, participatory projects and networking events are held across the city. At these events, national and international designers, cultural institutions, companies, and research institutions have […]
The 22nd Andreu World International Design Contest has begun! Under the theme 'Beyond the plastic wave', the challenge of this edition is to create innovative designs that use sustainable materials, particularly those that help to reduce plastic waste and protect our planet. Whether you are a student or a professional designer, you're encouraged to put […]
On the occasion of Berlin Design Week and the 2023 iF Design Awards, WDO and iF Design hosted a panel discussion exploring the topic of Creative Responsibility: Why we still need designers in the age of AI. The event brought together designers and design theorists for a conversation around the possibilities of AI and what this […]
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 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
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.
Andreu World will be hosting Works Magazine at their London showroom on Tuesday, 23 May starting at 5pm for a discussion on Designing well-being at work. The panel will be moderated by editor Mick Jordan with the goal to lift the lid on strategies used to foster well-being, productivity, and employee satisfaction in the workplace. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
On 26 May 2023, the cities of San Diego (USA) and Tijuana (Mexico) will celebrate their designation as World Design Capital® 2024. Alongside the region's local design communities, municipal leaders and key programme stakeholders, the WDC 2024 Signing Ceremony will mark of the start of a year-long programme that will highlight the innovative, cross-border design […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
