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

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    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 […]

  • WORLD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DAY 2022

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    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 […]

  • DESIGN IN THE AGE OF TRANSITIONS

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    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 […]

  • DIGITAL OPEN DAYS – POLI.DESIGN FOUNDED BY POLITECNICO DI MILANO

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    Milano (Italy) Milano, Italy

    POLI.design invites you to participate in the DIGITAL OPEN DAYS on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 June 2022. A unique opportunity to get to know our reality, marked out by over 20 years of experience in the design sector, and to confront yourself directly with the Directors and Didactic Coordinators of the Specializing Masters and […]

  • SUSTAINABLE: DIGITAL · DIVERSE · SECURE

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    Beijing , China

    The theme of IXDC2022 is "Sustainable", and the key dimensions of "Digital", "Diverse" and "Secure" will be used to explore the sustainable development of interconnectedness and coexistence of goodwill. Website WDO Member: International Experience Design Conference (IxDC)

  • XVII INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL DESIGN WEEK IN PALERMO

    Buenos Aires (Argentina) , Argentina

    The Faculty of Design and Communication of the University of Palermo (Buenos Aires - Argentina) has organized the most important design event in Latin America since 2006, with free access for all those interested. More than 27,000 students, professionals, entrepreneurs and academics from all over the world participate from their country, from their city, from […]

  • RAUMPLUS SPACE PLUS MAKE LIFE EXCITING ACCESSORIES ORGANIZATION PRODUCT DESIGN COMPETITION

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    Jointly hosted by the high-end home brand in Europe, raumplus, and the international competition platform, Young Bird Plan, raumplus Space Plus Make Life Exciting Accessories Organization Product Design Competition, with focus on the design of organization products for jewelry, accessories, watches and perfumes, is open to all designers throughout the world. This competition aims to […]

  • GLOBAL DESIGN GRADUATE SHOW 2022

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    Global Design Graduate Show 2021 in collaboration with GUCCI is the second edition of this initiative and was open to all art & design students graduating in the year 2020-21 (undergraduate, graduate & postgraduate) in any related creative discipline, located anywhere in the world. This year 5211 students uploaded their end of year projects and […]

  • C-IDEA DESIGN AWARD

    Global event

    The C-IDEA Design Award is an annual juried design competition. It aims to recognize and promote visionary talents in a wide array of categories ranging from communication design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, fashion design, and new media. The C-IDEA Design Award aims to recognize outstanding design with social value, excavate more farsighted, and responsible […]

  • DESIGN HELSINKI

    Helsinki (Finland) Helsinki, Finland

    Featuring an unmissable programme, the two-day fair will bring the area to life under the summer sun with festivities to match. Immersive installations will line the streets, a curated exhibition will showcase sought after brands and the latest products, delectable food and drink partners will offer a variety of discounts and deals whilst a topical […]

  • FRANCE DESIGN WEEK 2022

    Paris , France

    France Design Week is an event aiming to give visibility to the diversity and vitality of French design practices. France Design Week participants are committed through their initiatives to value innovation and know-how through design – a vehicle for economic, social, cultural and environmental development – and to make this approach as universal as possible. […]

  • MAISON & OBJET

    Paris , France

    Sparking business opportunities and creative interaction between the world’s decoration, design and lifestyle community, Maison&Objet is your never-ending source of inspiration, constantly serving up exciting new finds: in the flesh twice a year at our trade fair in Paris; in the streets of Paris during Paris Design Week with our fringe event, ‘Le Off’; and […]

  • INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONFERENCE 2022

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    Virtual Event

    The International Design Conference (IDC), produced by Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), is the #1 event by and for industrial designers and creatives across disciplines. Each year, IDC brings together top design and innovation leaders to network, upskill, and advance the conversation about how design can shape the world’s future. In 2022, IDC attendees […]

  • LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL

    London , United Kingdom

    London Design Festival celebrates and promotes our city as the design capital of the world. The 20th anniversary edition will take place on 17–25 September 2022. Website

  • LAKE COMO DESIGN FESTIVAL

    Como , Italy

    Neo-nomadism is the theme of this fourth edition, a concept moving seamlessly between real and digital life in a survey of new movements of culture and labour. These have always featured throughout the history of mankind but are now also very much associated with the phenomena of the great economic divide and of climate change. […]

  • XVII TALLINN DESIGN FESTIVAL

    Tallinn , Estonia

    The 17th Tallinn Design Festival will take place from 19 to 25 September 2022, focusing on issues related to sustainability and green design. Discussions on methods to readjust the impact of human activities on the environment in an era fixed on economic success, examples of circular design from different countries, enlightening stories told by professionals […]

  • WORLD DESIGN STREET FESTIVAL 2022

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    Valencia , Spain

    The World Design Street Festival is one of the milestones of World Design Capital Valencia 2022. It aims to democratize design, open the capital project to the city, link designers with their local, national and international members, and the Valencian society as a whole, while providing a space for dialogue, meeting and understanding. The World […]

  • VALÈNCIA INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE & LIGHTING FAIR

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    Valencia , Spain

    Furniture and lighting manufacturers will present their new products and developments, not only to national agents and sales points, but also to international buyers and specifiers. They will help those companies who haven’t jet taken their first step to launch their export business, and will assist those companies already having export experience in the consolidation […]

  • READYMAG TWITTER SPACE: HOW TO CREATE AWARD-WINNING WEBSITES

    United States , United States

    Join Readymag Twitter Space talk on September 21st, 19:00 CET, and discover the secrets of award-winning websites directly from the creators: Taikonauten and Locomotive. Why do you need to submit projects to design awards? Which ones can you trust? These and other questions will be answered at Readymag Twitter Space by designers who know all […]

  • SAN DIEGO DESIGN WEEK

    San Diego , United States

    San Diego Design Week (SSDW) is an annual five-day event celebrating design across the binational San Diego-Tijuana region. A community-led event, SDDW features programs such as live community discussions, studio tours, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, films and podcasts from all disciplines of design. Website