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  • Cappelli Identity Design & Dynamic brand at We Make Future 2025

    Bologna , Italy

    We are pleased to announce our participation at WMF – We Make Future, the International Fair for Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Digital Innovation. 4, 5, 6 June, BolognaFiere – Hall 30, Stand A12 Three days to explore the future of business and communication, between generative AI, new forms of interaction and evolving identities. An ideal […]

  • London Design Biennale

    Somerset House Strand, London, United Kingdom

    London Design Biennale returns to Somerset House from 05-29 June 2025 for its 5th edition. Featuring world-leading design, innovation, creativity and research by exhibitors from across the globe, London Design Biennale showcases today’s designers and ideas that will change our world. The three-week international exhibition features curated installations accompanied by a programme of events, thought-leadership […]

  • Cumulus Design conversations : “Ethical leadership : a new frontier for design”

    Nantes , France

    Join us at the Cumulus Spring Conference in Nantes to explore design as a driver of ethical, inclusive, and resilient change. Through three key themes—ethical leadership, evolving designer competencies, and the role of design schools—we’ll examine how design can respond to global challenges in a unique international dialog between schools and design leaders. Register here: […]

  • Valencia Design Week 2025

    Valencia , Spain

    Valencia Design Week is an initiative of the Association of Designers of the Valencian Community (ADCV) that has been held annually since 2009. During this week, society has the opportunity to discover what design is and what it is used for through different activities aimed at raising the profile of Valencian design and showcasing the […]

  • The Shakers: A World in the Making

    Vitra Design Museum Charles-Eames-Straße 2, Weil am Rhein, Germany

    In summer 2025, the Vitra Design Museum will present a major exhibition exploring the American Shaker community and their unique design culture. Established in the eighteenth century, the Shakers were a free church community that embraced social equality, communal property, and pacifism, viewing labour and design as crucial expressions of their faith. The Shakers’ radically […]

  • 10th International Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – Checkpoint

    Jyväskylä , Finland

    The 10th International Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – Checkpoint will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Jyväskylä. 30 years ago, at the first design seminar in 1995, the focus was on design quality and craftsmanship, and the user interfaces of the time were Windows95 and Nokia’s early mobile phones. Today, in 2025, it is […]

  • The 6th Goldreed Industrial Design Award

    Xiongan New Area , China

    Goldreed Industrial Design Award (GIDA) is a new international design award sponsored by the Xiongan Future Industrial Design Institute (XIDI), with the aim of discovering the future of design, inspire the quality of future living and empower the future city. Learn more: https://www.goldreedaward.com/en WDO Member: Xiongan Future Industrial Design Institute

  • IASDR 2025

    Online

    IASDR 2025 will be co-hosted by the Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI) and the Chinese Institute of Design (CID), and will take place in Taipei from December 2 to 5, 2025. Centered on the theme “Design Next,” this year’s conference explores emerging design issues and methodologies. It aims to become a key platform for promoting […]

  • 2025 The HCZ Cup China (DEHUA) Ceramic Industrial Design Competition

    Quanzhou , China

    The 9th "He Chaozong Cup" China (Dehua) Ceramic Industry Design Competition is now open to participants from all over the world! The "He Chaozong Cup" competition was founded in 2017 and is currently the most continuous competition in the international ceramic design field. It is the most authoritative platform for evaluation, promotion, and cooperation. The […]

  • World Industrial Design Day 2025: APU

    Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

    WORLD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DAY 2025 is coming to APU — and trust us, you won’t want to miss this! Date: 12 & 13 June 2025 Venue: Asia Pacific University (APU) Whether you're a design student, a creative thinker, or just someone who loves cool ideas — this is the event for you. Here’s what’s waiting […]

  • PARK Academy Mastering Design Orchestration programme

    Online

    At PARK, we are proud to deliver the Mastering Design Orchestration Programme in partnership with DBA, designed to enhance your effectiveness and influence as a design manager. This programme integrates three essential modules, providing a comprehensive approach to refining your leadership skills: Design Process, Design Quality and Design Teams. The programme is based on principles […]

  • Arab Perspectives, Global Solutions: 30 Years solving global design problems with Hicham Lahlou

    Melbourne , Australia

    Join renowned Moroccan designer Hicham Lahlou as he shares insights from his three-decade journey of blending Arab cultural heritage with innovative design to solve complex global challenges. Drawing from his multidisciplinary work-from iconic urban projects, Hicham will share how Arab identity can inspire solutions that resonate worldwide. This session offers a unique opportunity to explore […]

  • The Creative Education Conference

    London , United Kingdom

    With global challenges intensifying and creative industries rapidly evolving, the call for fresh, forward-thinking teaching has never been more pressing. This year’s conference theme, Innovative Practices in Creative Education, focuses on how we can embed bold, responsive, and impactful approaches into creative education, shaping graduates who aren’t just skilled makers, critical thinkers, ethical innovators, and […]

  • Masterclass in Design – What is the Future of Design Leadership?

    Montreal , Canada

    Join PARK in collaboration with WDO and hosted by BRP in their Montreal Office for this in-person masterclass on Design Leadership lead by Stephan J Clambaneva, Managing Director at PARK USA. Spend the day learning and interacting with your peers in a blended learning environment. End your day with an evening networking cocktail reception celebrating design leadership! In today’s unpredictable world, leadership and design leadership […]

  • WIDD 2025: Ethics in design

    Montreal , Canada

    Let's get ethical! Join World Design Organization, Association des designers industriels du Québec and BRP for an evening of learning, discussion and networking in celebration of World Industrial Design Day 2025. Hosted at BRP's headquarters in downtown Montreal, don't miss your chance to connect with fellow design leaders and explore the practices and insights at […]

  • Child Resistant Closure Design

    Online

    A leading company, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for an innovative cap for the personal care, cosmetics, and food sectors that integrates a child-resistant safety system. The closure must prevent opening by children while ensuring easy and intuitive use for adults. In addition, the cap must provide the user with feedback to indicate whether […]

  • German Brand Award – Awards Ceremony

    Berlin , Germany

    Comprehensive. Expert. Impartial. The German Brand Awards present outstanding brand successes and enable a transparent and independent assessment by a renowned jury. Clear and accessible criteria emphasise the neutrality of the award. More than 1,200 entries submitted testify to the huge amount of interest generated by this prize for excellence in brand management. WDO Member: […]

  • Los Angeles Design Festival 2025

    Los Angeles , United States

    Design Futurism When envisioning the future, design is inherently a part of our collective imagination: a tool for reimagining how we connect, create, and challenge existing narratives. This concept extends beyond the exploration of technological spectacle. Design Futurism is a solution-oriented exploration of human potential. Learn more: https://www.ladesignfestival.org/design-futurism

  • IDX SYD – Celebrating World Industrial Design Day: Lets get ethical

    Sydney , Australia

    It’s that time again to put down the markers, step away from that disobedient CAD file, and wrap that concept presentation up so we can all catch up for the next Industrial Design Xchange event: Celebrating World Industrial Design Day. This year’s theme? Let’s Get Ethical. Join us as we celebrate with another one-of-a-kind show […]

  • World Industrial Design Day from Valencia

    Valencia , Spain

    Join WDO, Andreu World, Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia and Ayuntamiento de València for a series of live panel sessions in Valencia celebrating World Industrial Design Day. Under the banner of this year's theme let's get ethical, this programme will bring together local and international design professionals, companies, students and institutions to address […]