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CoCreate Design Festival invites designers, thinkers, do-ers, visionaries and policy makers to the second edition of this collaborative public design festival which will spotlight the ordinary everyday activities, host the necessary conversations and provide skills and information to build stronger and smarter communities and a more resilient future. Speakers are from South Africa, Africa and […]
The Design Indaba Festival is an annual celebration of design and creativity, showcasing the newest and most relevant talents across the creative sectors. The Conference promises to inspire design activism through compelling presentations that combine career-changing insights and cutting-edge work. From architecture and industrial design to pop culture, emerging technologies and environmental problem-solving, the 2019 […]
NEXT19 showcases the best of SA craft and design, ready to be ordered by local buyers and international importers, retailers and decorators. During this edition, a group of 40 leading South African designers will present their new product ranges of small furniture, lighting, home textiles, and fashion and home accessories. The NEXT19 Trade Exhibition is […]
The Sydney Design Festival provides visitors with an opportunity to unpack design in all its forms – to understand and explore the processes, functions and narratives within design enterprise and to be inspired by the exhibitions and people involved in creating our futures. This year's theme is accessing design which seeks to promote responsive design […]
This year La Triennale di Milano will host the third Broken Nature: Design Takes on Human Survival symposium. With a rich program of individual presentations, panel discussions and video contributions, this symposium will cover topics as diverse as human and non-human migration flows; the capacity of good information design to make the invisible visible; and […]
Sustainable Innovation 2019 will provide a platform to discuss future visions of how sustainability will impact on business models, products, services, technologies, innovation and design in 2030. Sustainable Innovation 2019 will include invited and refereed papers from academics, consultants, entrepreneurs, technology providers, designers, and innovation and sustainability directors. The international conference will create a unique […]
Singapore Design week is one of Asia's premier design festivals. It is a hub where the best design talents and businesses from Singapore and Asia converge to be showcased to the world; and a platform where Singaporeans and visitors can experience the value of design through delightful activities. This year's festival will be divided in […]
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) recognized March 5th as the National Industrial Design Day to raise awareness of the profession of industrial design. Website WDO Member: IDSA
BDF is a 4-day event that brings together and promotes creativity, innovation and design in all of its forms, whether it is industrial design, artisanal objects, graphic design, interior design, fashion design and more. During the event, attendees move around the city visiting the companies, galleries and restaurants that participate in BDF offering them the […]
Design Shanghai is one of the world's most prestigious international design events and Asia's premier design event. Constantly breaking new ground, it has set a precedent in China's ever-growing design community. Showcasing the best design brands and galleries from across the globe, Design Shanghai provides a unique and exciting platform to network and establish long-term […]
The Unleash Forum will convene industry leaders, business professionals, design thinking practitioners, educators, non-profits and public sector organisations eager to explore new ways of thinking, working and collaborating. Over two days of plenary talks, breakout sessions, networking activities and co-creation workshops, participants will learn best industry practices and emerging trends in design thinking. Website WDO […]
Organized by Bayern design GmbH in the first quarter of every year, MCBW creates a platform for companies with an affinity for design, for designers and design agencies across disciplines, including architecture and advertising, as well as for the design-savvy public. Following the slogan “Design connects”, more than 75,000 participants will encounter substantial transfer of […]
Material District is the world's largest material fair where innovative and inspiring materials are presented. There are 140 exhibitors from all sectors: architecture, interiors, urban&landscapes, products, textiles, and prints. It also includes the 250 newest and most astonishing materials from the independent MaterialDistrict collection that have been scouted in the past year by the MaterialDistrict […]
The Green Concept Award is aimed at young designers and creative undergraduate and graduate students who want to further develop, test and market their green idea. The Green Concept Award supports the participants with a various activities from the idea to the realization, so that more green ideas become faster part of market and society. […]
Nairobi Design Week is an annual festival that promotes and connects Kenyan design community in collaboration with local and international partners. This year's theme is Culture & Heritage which will be celebrated through exhibitions and several other events. Website
Arctic Design Week brings together professionals in the fields of business and design in its mission to highlight design from the Arctic regions and to display the vital role design plays in our lives. ADW 2019 will focus on the theme "Design for Happiness". The week will be full of design talks, workshops, design exhibitions, […]
Shenzhen Creative Week showcases international design talent and their respective works in order to electrify creativity within the exhibition. This year's theme is "International Shenzhen" where over 120 global elites in the fields of architecture, design and home furnishings industries will exhibit their work. Website
This year's Shenzhen Creative Week theme is "International Shenzhen" where over 120 global elites in the fields of architecture, design and home furnishings industries will exhibit their work. Website
Each year in June, the leading lights of the Australian design and architecture community converge at DENFAIR for three days of expertly curated inspiration, conversation and collaboration. Under one roof, exhibitors showcase local and international brands, tactile finishes, inventive furniture and creative solutions to enhance the experience of most any environment. From homes to hospitality […]
For its 11th edition, the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Etienne will embrace the challenge of “Designing common Ground”, as proposed by its principal curator, the American designer Lisa White. This year's event will count with exceptional guests like John Maeda and Cynthia Fleury. This edition will be filled with encounters, discussions, and presentations which will be […]
