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  • Tijuana Design Week 2025

    Tijuana (Mexico) Tijuana, Mexico

    "Radical Laboratory" is the theme that Tijuana Design Week 2025 will address, where design is bold experimentation and worldviews take shape, are questioned and transformed.Inspired by the concept of "Weltanschauung", that is, the vision of the world, this radical laboratory not only seeks solutions for human needs, but integrates all living beings and the planet […]

  • Shenzhen Futian District Logo and Slogan Design Contest – Call for Entries

    Shenzhen , China

    Futian District, Shenzhen — the city’s economic and innovation engine — is evolving into a world-class industrial hub in the Greater Bay Area. Anchored by “one axis, two wings,” Futian is building key zones like Hetao Innovation Area and Xiangmihu Financial Center. To shape a bold, global urban image, we invite creatives worldwide to join […]

  • DesignMeets: What Makes Canada, Canada? Exploring Canadian Identity Through Design

    Toronto , Canada

    Join us for a special screening of Design Canada, the acclaimed Canadian-made documentary exploring the history and impact of graphic design in shaping Canada’s visual identity. We’re thrilled to welcome the film’s director Greg Durrell, who will share insights into the making of the film, the cultural influences behind iconic Canadian symbols, and the evolving […]

  • Munich Creative Business Week 2025

    Munich , Germany

    Empowered by bayern design, the mcbw is the biggest design event in Germany and an important meeting point for the national and international creative and design industries. During its nine days, we annually bring together designers, design enthusiasts, companies, and students from all design-related fields and industries to promote interdisciplinary exchange and make the relevance […]

  • Braun+Design Börse 2025

    Frankfurt , Germany

    The next Braun+Design Börse will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 in Kronberg in the atrium of the Braun headquarter. The meeting will be hosted by the Förderkreis BraunSammlung, supported by the design department of Braun. Braun+Design Collectors' Fair Discover design gems at the Fair - a marketplace for buying, selling, and exchanging. BraunPrize […]

  • German Innovation Award – Awards Ceremony

    Berlin , Germany

    The German Innovation Award honours products, projects and pioneering achievements that sustainably improve life through innovation and progress. From Green Mobility, Digital Healthcare and New Work to exceptional engineering achievements in all fields – every innovation counts. Because positive changes that influence and enrich the lives of a wide variety of target groups have always […]

  • Berlin Design Week 2025

    Berlin , Germany

    The motto for the 2025 edition is a reminder of how beneficial it is for all of us to maintain our sanity and inner compass in the midst of disruptive innovation and global paradigm shifts. To look for things that unite us instead of dividing us into generations, target groups and camps. To create solutions […]

  • NYCxDesign Festival 2025

    New York , United States

    The NYCxDESIGN Festival is New York City’s official celebration of design, and its most impactful annual design event. Each year the Festival is an opportunity to spotlight New York City as a leading global design center, build opportunities for diverse design voices, and key to our position as a cultural capital.

  • BEDA Design Forum 2025: Design for Sustainable Growth & Prosperity

    Brussels (Belgium)

    It’s time to unleash designers’ potential! Design has the power to strengthen democracy, drive innovation, and shape a more sustainable future. At BEDA Design Forum 2025, designers, policymakers, and industry leaders will come together to explore how design can be the catalyst for meaningful change. This year’s forum will focus on fostering lifelong learning, investing […]

  • Festival of Circular Economy.

    Second Home 68 Hanbury St, London, United Kingdom

    The world’s biggest challenges demand the world’s biggest solutions. Join changemakers and thought leaders from around the globe for three dynamic days of virtual live-streams and in-person connections. Dive into practical insights and inspiring use cases from the built environment and textiles sectors—two of the most resource-intensive industries. Gain strategies from sector trailblazers, explore innovative […]

  • Łódź Design Festival 2025

    Lodz , Poland

    The theme nie_koniec / un_end defines the character of Łódź Design Festival 2025, emphasizing constant inquisitiveness and curiosity in design. Its open concept fosters alternative, adaptive paths for design and architecture in a changing world. nie_koniec / un_end also speaks of the infinite relationship between the individual, such as the role of the designer in creative processes, with […]

  • Innovation by Design Summit

    Doha , Qatar

    The Innovation by Design Summit (IBDS) returns in 2025 after a successful inaugural edition, continuing its mission to explore design’s transformative power in business, society, and the world.Hosted in Doha, Qatar, with Msheireb Properties, IBDS gathers top minds in business, design, and technology. The 2025 edition will examine how design thinking drives innovation in technology, […]

  • DesignMeets: The Future of Design Teams

    Toronto , Canada

    Join us for a focused discussion about how design teams are structured and embedded within organizations. We'll examine barriers that challenge the implementation of design-led innovation, and how failure to overcome such obstacles can contribute to team decline. We'll also examine the rise of cross-disciplinary work and the role design leadership can play in helping […]

  • 2025 Better Design Award

    Shenzhen , China

    The 2025 Better Design Award is now open for global entries! Submit from May 23 to August 15 (GMT+8 Beijing Time). Categories include Product Design (Main & Special Competitions) and Design for Industry. Themes: Industrial Cornerstone, Better Life, Future Design, and AI & Robotics. No entry fee. Prize pool: RMB 4.2 million. We can’t wait […]

  • Designing Impact – A French Perspective

    Online

    27 May 2025 - 8:00am - 9:00am EDT Join WDO Member APCI -Promotion of Design for an inside look at the evolving design landscape in France. Discover the exciting new directions shaping French design today and get a preview of the upcoming Design Impact Award, set to take place this September. Register: iverilhac@apci-design.fr WDO Member: […]

  • Lisbon Design Week 2025

    Lisbon , Portugal

    Lisbon Design Week is an annual cultural event taking place in Lisbon. This festival focuses on contemporary design and high craft, celebrating the talents of the local creative community. It takes place each year in May alongside ARCO Lisbon art fair. Our mission is to create a unifying event that supports the cultural avant-garde, uncovers […]

  • Ethical Leadership : A New Frontier for Design

    Nantes , France

    In the last three decades, the design field has undergone significant transformations, marked by diversification, complexity, and integration with various sectors, including technology. Initially focused on form and function, design has since expanded to drive social, ecological, cultural, and digital innovations. Two major revolutions—digital and service—have reshaped the discipline. Today, faced with environmental challenges and […]

  • 2025 Big International Design Competition – “Public space design Project 2”

    Busan , Korea, Republic of

    Hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and Design Council Busan, the 2025 Big International Design Competition – “Public Space Design Project 2” calls for global proposals for Place Making and Public Goods Design along a 2km urban corridor in Busan, South Korea. This two-stage international competition aims to realize outstanding public design through detailed design, prototyping, […]

  • CATIA Creative Design & Engineering Days

    Munich , Germany

    Join us for this two-day conference dedicated to designers and engineers in Munich, June 4–5, to enhance efficiency, foster collaboration, and embark on a journey of innovation. Gain valuable insights from our customers, industry champions, and CATIA experts as they share their expertise to help you navigate industry transformations, embrace sustainable design practices and drive […]