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    PERCENTUM 2022 SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN GRADUATE EXHIBITION

    Taipei (Taiwan) Taipei, Taiwan

    Percentum 2022 Shih Chien University Department of Industrial Design Graduate Exhibition showcases 78 pieces of design works by 47 graduate students. Each participant works independently from a particular ratio in the design field. The various graduation projects, including mobile vehicles, lifestyle products, materials and crafts, and public issues, made up a diversified exhibition. Percentum originates […]

  • MOVING HORIZONS

    Munich , Germany

    As Germany's largest design event, we very much look forward to moving, expanding and creating new horizons together. At the MCBW 2022, we want to show the full spectrum of all that design as a discipline can achieve. Website

  • NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS : RESEARCH-BUSINESS-EDUCATION-NETWORKS

    Saint-Etienne , France

    At a time when Europe is laying the foundations of the New European Bauhaus, and in addition to the biennial's programming, this week dedicated to research, education and training will give designers, schools, universities, companies and networks the opportunity to share their practices and to build together the foundations of a lifelong education and practice […]

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    IDSA’S SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP DEEP DIVE 2022

    Virtual Event

    Over the course of this 2-day virtual conference, you'll gain the tools and insights you need to champion sustainability within your organization. You'll learn how to position yourself as a design leader capable of demonstrating the benefits of a triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Through presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and panel discussions with […]

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    MASSIVE DESIGN CHANGES | MASTER CLASSES: BRANDS AS STORIES – DANNY KREEFT

    Milano (Italy) Milano, Italy

    We have been telling stories for centuries. We find it easier to remember information that is structured by means of a causal connection. Companies tell us their “brand story”. Unlike books with lineair plots, brand stories evolve over time and are (visually) expressed through many channels. Wherever people encounter a piece of the narrative they […]

  • EURASIAN PRIZE

    Wiesbaden (Germany) Wiesbaden, Germany

    The ‘Eurasian Prize‘ is a globally targeted initiative with the goal of identifying and encouraging the talented architects, urban planners and designers, as well as promoting innovative projects, products and practices that change the world. The open competition brings together the best architects, urban planners and designers around the world to showcase the most innovative […]

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    SIT FURNITURE DESIGN AWARD 2022

    Zurich , Switzerland

    The 2022 SIT Furniture Design Award is now accepting entries into its two major categories, Furniture Design and Interior Design. It welcomes submissions from professional, emerging designers and students until the 28th of February 2023, the program promises to attract entries from some of the most forward creative furniture firms, manufacturers, distributors and independent designers […]

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    INDIAN ENGAGEMENT EVENT

    Virtual Event

    As part of our regional engagement, WDO Members in Southeast Asia have been exploring 'how to develop a sustainable mindset'. Taking place on 25 May, the second of this three-part online series will be led by guest speakers from the Digital Society School (Netherlands) and will focus on how to reduce design waste through behavioural […]

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    BECOMING WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL

    Virtual Event

    Looking to learn more about the bidding process for World Design Capital 2026? On 26 May, WDO will be hosting a virtual information session to share key insights and tips for those interested in bringing the designation to their city. Website

  • EXPLORE DESIGN, INNOVATION, CULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    Virtual Event

    Connecting the dots between India and the world, between creators, innovators, entrepreneurs leading open systems. Who are boldly shaping tomorrow and day after in uncertain times. Design Open DICE is a pop up lab and a place to experiment with fresh ideas, to challenge and complement one another. With insights from leaders shaping new cultures, […]

  • 27TH BIENNIAL OF DESIGN: BIO27 SUPER VERNACULARS

    Ljubljana (Slovenia) Ljubljana, Slovenia

    The 27th edition of BIO Ljubljana (BIO27), the oldest and one of the leading design biennials in the world, under the curatorship of Jane Withers, brings together forward-thinking and environmentally conscious designers, architects, and researchers from around the globe. Super Vernaculars reveals how designers and architects are taking note of vernacular traditions and value systems […]

  • IFI WORLD INTERIORS DAY 2022: PRIDE OF THE PAST, AN INCENTIVE FOR THE FUTURE

    Virtual Event

    Participate in IFI WID 2022 in whichever way is meaningful to you. Express and share your creativity. It could be simply to showcase your work, build a larger design-aware community, talk to your local government for their understanding of the relevance of Interior Architecture/Design. Or to deepen education, advocate for a cause, network, or celebrate […]

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    FUTURE WAYS OF LIVING: INFORMATION SESSION

    Virtual Event

    Join the four organizations leading the third iteration of the Future Ways of Living initiative for a virtual information session on Wednesday, 1 June at 9am EDT (GMT-4) to discover how your community can benefit from two decades worth of design research and international collaboration. Jointly presented by The Center for Public Research and Leadership […]

  • BARCELONA DESIGN WEEK 2022

    Barcelona , Spain

    The 17th edition of Barcelona Design Week will be held from 2 to 22 June. In a complex context like the actual one, we need wayfindings. Design enables us to find new paths by guiding us through the context and understanding the possibilities it offers. Website

  • WHAT DESIGN CAN DO LIVE 2022

    Amsterdam , Netherlands

    On 3 June 2022, join What Design Can Do at the International Theater Amsterdam for a day of fresh talks and workshops on the intersection of design, climate action and social justice. All tickets to WDCD Live 2022 include: A seat at the main stage talks by leading international speakers, an interactive breakout session on a range of topics, […]

  • CIRCULAR SHIFT 2022 AMSTERDAM

    Amsterdam , Netherlands

    Circular Shift 2022 is the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute's annual summit, providing a forum for leading professionals from business, policy, finance and other stakeholder groups to unite, share and learn from each other. Website

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    EXPERIENCE VALENCIA 2022

    Valencia , Spain

    An event for designers, professionals and students, and for all those interested in design. The best national and international designers will show us how they work and their opinion on the current design situation. Experience Valencia 2022 is a mix between digital and interactive design, graphic design, motion graphics, music, creatives, product designers and artists. […]

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    THE THIRD “CHINA UMBRELLA CUP” INTERNATIONAL UMBRELLA CREATIVE DESIGN COMPETITION

    Quanzhou , China

    The Third "China Umbrella Cup" International Umbrella Creative Design Competition promotes the transformation and development of the umbrella industry, realizing the transformation and innovation of enterprises with the power of industrial design. Now accepting submissions, the contest introduces talents to stimulate and develop the potential market of the umbrella industry, to accelerate the industrial transformation […]

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    WORLD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DAY 2022

    Virtual Event

    Over the course of 24 hours from 28-29 June, we are looking to capture diverse leadership topics and experiences from around the world that showcase not only those at the top providing direction, but all leaders using design to shape other sectors. From education and mentorship to sustainability and policy, we're looking for individuals with […]

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    DESIGN IN THE AGE OF TRANSITIONS

    Paris , France

    COVID, climate change, wars, gender struggles and new technology acceleration: recent events question the societal choices we have made in the past years. As we realize that change is the only constant in our personal and professional lives, we recognize that business as usual cannot be the answer. To change direction, we need a different […]