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Design needs to be celebrated, for it is a gleaming testimony of the ability of human beings to translate thoughts into patterns which can be understood and forged into applications to further enhance lives of all species. Ahmedabad Design Week (ADW) is a global confluence of designers, thinkers, academicians, researchers, industry captains, and entrepreneurs who […]
Despite being home to numerous talenteddesigners and notable design institutions such as Nieuwe Instituutand Huidenclub, there are currently no specific events dedicated solely to design. While Rotterdam hosts an architectural biennale and month, as well as Rotterdam Art Week and IFFR for Films, there is a clear gap in design. 10-day event taking place across […]
Design is a powerful catalyst for change – it sparks innovation, solves complex challenges, and shapes the way we live. The 2025 Australian Good Design Awards embrace this transformative potential with the theme Rewarding, Defining and Celebrating Better ______.“ This year’s theme invites designers, innovators, architects, engineers and creative thinkers to explore and articulate what […]
A’ Design Award became one of the World’s largest design accolade thanks to passionate and competent contributions of participants who have provided their feedback on new and original perspectives on how to make a better design award that serves the society. The active role played by the early participants, as well as its founders were […]
UX Design Awards – Autumn 2025: Open for Submissions until 15 May The UX Design Awards – Autumn 2025 call for participation is open for submissions until 15 May 2025. Companies, agencies, professionals, and young designers worldwide are invited to enter their best work in three competition categories: “Product” and “Concept” for the professional sector […]
Auckland Design Week is all about sparking collaboration, interaction, and the exchange of ideas within the design community – whilst also inspiring and educating design enthusiasts. Our curated programme is designed to foster creativity and innovation, with a focus on driving commercial growth across the design sector.
Global Design Internship(GDI) is an internship program funded and supported by the Korean government and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP). Our goal is to provide young and competent Korean designers an international and multi-cultural working/learning experience at design consultancies, in-house design teams, or start-ups outside Korea. * The Korea Institute of Design Promotion […]
From September 1-30, 2025, the city will transform into a showcase of cutting-edge design, bringing together creatives, innovators, and visionaries from around the world. Events span every corner of Detroit, offering immersive exhibitions, hands-on workshops, installations, and more—all highlighting the creative energy that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design. The open call to participate […]
Pioneering architecture. Holistic interior design. Innovative products. Everything on one platform. The ICONIC AWARDS honor innovative projects and sustainable solutions in architecture, product and interior design. The year’s most groundbreaking projects are presented on the global stage. This is where the industry’s thought leaders come together. WDO Member: German Design Council – Rat für Formgebung
The Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia takes a step forward in the institutionalization of design by hosting the first edition of the Social Design Distinctions. These awards aim to highlight the impact of design as a tool for social transformation. In this inaugural edition, the careers of Hilary Cottam and Manolo Bañó will […]
WDCD Live Delhi 2025, marks What Design Can Do’s South Asian debut, addressing climate action and social change. Hosted at the India Habitat Centre, the festival will gather designers and changemakers to explore regenerative solutions, community-driven design, and the role of emerging technologies. In partnership with Unbox Cultural Futures and The Design Village, the event […]
Nairobi Design Week 2025 invites us to view ourselves through a profound lens: as ancestors. This theme encourages us to think about the legacy we are creating and the impact we have on future generations. It is a call to action for all designers, creatives, and artists, to contribute to a narrative that transcends time. […]
The Service Design Master Classes have been created for service designers with 2+ years’ experience, the 8-week, 8-module course offers you the chance to strengthen your core skills, expand your capabilities, and earn Professional Accreditation. WDO Member: Service Design Network gGmbH
It has been just over a month since 21st Europe was launched —a new think tank working with Europe’s brightest minds to design blueprints that spark conversation and inspire optimism for the continent’s next chapter. As part of the event, they will unveil Starline—their first blueprint, designed in collaboration with Bakken & Bæck. With the […]
The Seoul Design Award honors designers who have ingeniously tackled everyday challenges, fostering a harmonious and sustainable relationship between people, society, and the environment. Since its inception in 2019, the award has discovered design solutions that enhance urban living globally. Subsequently, it has consistently showcased public design solutions driven by collaborative efforts to address common […]
The Golden Pin Design Award is now open for entries! The Golden Pin Concept Design Award is also accepting submissions for innovative proposals. The competition spans four major categories: Product Design, Communication Design, Spatial Design, and Integration Design. Entries are open until June 24th, 17:00 (GMT+8 Taipei Time). Participants who complete registration and payment […]
What is the challenge? CMRU's Cause 2025 is an open innovation challenge for students across the globe to Care, Collaborate and Create a better world. This challenge encourages students to work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs’) by applying the Design Thinking Process to local problems in their city that they would like to […]
Chicco and Desall invite you to immerse yourself in the child’s world and design innovative, practical, and versatile solutions to comfortably host or support them during everyday situations, such as mealtime or sleep, in limited-space environments for example, when traveling in a camper van. Deadline: 16 June 2025. Website: https://bit.ly/Tiny-Travelers-Big-Adventures
Perth Design Week is a ‘coalition of the willing’ - a group of people and organisations Sandy and David are leading, working together to create this event. The project started as a collaboration, the idea being that there is a broad array of design based organisations with budgets for their own individual annual events. If […]
70 Years Manufacturing a Better World Since 1955, Andreu World has developed a solid industrial culture based on the manufacture of high-quality seating and tables. Good design, production capacity and a commitment to sustainability are our main hallmarks. On the occasion of their 70th anniversary, this special edition invites participants to present a seat and/or […]
