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Pavilion 2026 (Bogotá, Oct 7–9) invites creators to its Open Call: “Learning, (un)learning, and (re)learning”. Hosted by Universidad de los Andes, this conference shares practice-based research in design, arts, humanities and architecture. Submit projects in Transmedia, Perform, Exhibit, or Present formats by March 27, 2026. All entries undergo peer review and receive academic feedback. Accepted […]
imm cologne is the reconceptualised B2B trade fair for consumer-oriented interior design. From 20 to 23 January 2026, it will bring the international furniture industry together at the interiors destination of Cologne. World of Interiors will serve as the event’s central theme as it presents home lifestyles and interior design in their full diversity, covering all the relevant market segments […]
Join WDO member Asia Pacific University for this 60-minute webinar and discover how they have mentored students to win four national Dyson Awards—an extraordinary achievement! Learn how they have established the Eco-Innovation Lab, which has become a hub for exploration, material innovation, and hands-on experimentation. The materials developed through the lab have not only advanced […]
DesignTO Festival isn’t just about events, it’s about making real change. Celebrating 16 years of impact, DesignTO brings people together to design a better future that’s sustainable, just, and joyful. As Canada’s largest annual design festival, the 10-day event features 100+ free events and exhibitions, both online and in-person, across Toronto. Learn more: https://designto.org/
From 24 to 25 January 2026, the Civic City Institute for Critical Design Research, founded by Ruedi and Vera Baur, is organizing a 24-hour global broadcast on the theme of democracy. The event will be hosted by Ruedi Baur from the Cité du Design, broadcasting live from Frankfurt (Germany), which is designated as World Design […]
The Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is proud to present a master lecture by internationally acclaimed lighting designer Mr Tino KWAN, marking the launch of our newly initiated series, “Visionaries: in Dialogue with HKDI Design Leaders”. This series will feature prominent figures from the design industry, each sharing their unique insights and professional experiences, with […]
Artificial Intelligence today is an ocean of vast, deep, and constantly expanding knowledge. Within this ocean lie possibilities reshaping every field, and the creative industry is no exception. Design, art, communication, film, media, and beyond, AI is transforming the way ideas are imagined, produced, and experienced. But while technology offers infinite potential, it is the […]
WDO’s Interdesign programme returns from 13-24 July 2026 with a two-week international workshop set on Siargao Island in the Philippines. Hosted in partnership with the Design Center of the Philippines and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, this edition of Interdesign will convene designers, researchers and interdisciplinary practitioners to engage with the island’s unique social, environmental and […]
Building on the principle of the Olympic Charter, which recognizes sport as a fundamental human right, IN-PLAY. Design for Sport presents sports practice as a shared space and a platform for global dialogue. The exhibition explores cultural transformations in contemporary society, where design acts as a witness to a profound paradigm shift: projects, stories, data, and biomedical […]
Design changes the world — the German Design Awards make it visible. The internationally acclaimed awards honour projects that drive innovation, embrace responsibility and open up new perspectives through design. Initiated by the German Design Council, the German Design Awards stand for design excellence with purpose — interdisciplinary in thinking, globally connected, and strategically relevant. […]
Bhubaneswar Design Week (BDW) marks the evolution of the much-celebrated Odisha Design Week, returning with a renewed vision to position Bhubaneswar as a thriving epicentre of creativity, innovation, and cultural dialogue. Tentatively scheduled for 7–11 February 2026, BDW aims to bring together designers, thinkers, makers, educators, and citizens in a collaborative celebration of design that is rooted in […]
Join this 60-minute virtual information session hosted by WDO and the Design Center of the Philippines to learn more about Interdesign Siargao Island 2026, including the participant application process, programme theme and key objectives. Guided by the theme Design Innovation and Resiliency for the Tropics, Interdesign Siargao Island 2026 is an immersive, field-based residency that […]
When AI enters the studio, what changes first — the tools, or the profession? In the third session of AI Design Frontiers – Season 2, we host George Guida, Founder & CEO of xFigura.ai, for a timely discussion on how AI is reshaping architectural practice. Moving beyond speed and automation, the session explores shifting workflows, […]
As the first and only brand award in Hong Kong recognised by the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the professional design community, BDA has grown to become a trusted certification platform. BDA believes design is not about surface but about translating brand value into social trust. Whether you are building ESG leadership, launching innovation, […]
Applications are now open for the 16th CII Design Excellence Awards 2026 — a premier platform dedicated to Recognizing and Celebrating Excellence in Design. For decades, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has been at the forefront of advancing the design movement in India. Instituted in 2011, the CII Design Excellence Awards have grown into […]
The 2026 Australian Good Design Awards officially open for entries, inviting the nation’s most forward-thinking designers, architects, engineers, strategists and business leaders to submit projects that exemplify this year’s theme: Design that Leads. Every great design begins with intent. It starts by listening, questioning, challenging convention and caring deeply about problems others may have overlooked. At […]
Bring your work to the global stage! Companies, agencies, professionals, and emerging designers from around the world are invited to submit their best work across three competition categories: Product and Concept for the professional sector, and New Talent for up‑and‑coming designers. Participating offers the opportunity for projects to be endorsed by leading industry experts while […]
At PARK, we are proud to deliver the Design Leadership Excellence 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 Leadership, Design Strategy and Design Value. The programme is based on principles […]
Initiated in March 2024 and unveiled during Paris Fashion Week in the Jardin des Tuileries, MATTER and SHAPE is a new design salon in the heart of Paris, coming to life once a year during this period. MATTER and SHAPE invites exhibitors, great and small, to present exceptional projects and products in an elevated setting, […]
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the competition, making it one of the longest-running design contests worldwide, and to commemorate this milestone we are preparing a very special edition. The challenge for this year calls for the design of a seat and/or table conceived under the principles of the circular economy and positive impact […]
