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  • 2024 DNDA Summit

    San Diego , United States

    The goal of the annual DNDA Summit is to provide a vehicle for practitioners and educators from across the world to learn from one another, sharing lessons learned from their work – from successes, hurdles faced, and failures. The primary objective is to stimulate, and demonstrate the benefits of humanity-centered design, showcasing the accomplishments of […]

  • Circular Design Deep Dive

    Online

    Embracing circularity isn’t an option: it’s imperative. This event is our collection of the best tools and skills you need to stay on top of your sustainability game. From design for disassembly to smart material selection, you’ll gain the real-world know-how to make sure your designs really are making the world a better place – and not just ending up in a landfill. […]

  • Bengaluru Tech Summit

    Bengaluru , India

    Technology not only defines how we work, but is present in every aspect of our being. The Conference, through its multi-stage tracks, covers different areas of technology and its impact on human life. Over the last 26 editions, Bengaluru Tech Summit has developed as the most important international stage for discussions, deliberations and showcase of […]

  • PARK Academy Design Leadership Excellence (UK)

    The Design Leadership Excellence programme is designed to enhance your effectiveness and influence as a design leader. This programme integrates three essential modules, providing a comprehensive approach to refining your leadership skills.The programme is based on principles of blended learning, combining online educational materials with in-person teaching for maximum student benefit. Delivered in partnership with […]

  • Geelong Design Week 2024

    Geelong Geelong, Australia

    Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks that highlight cutting-edge innovation, sustainable practices, and creative problem-solving across multiple design disciplines. This dynamic event fosters extensive community engagement and international collaboration, reinforcing Geelong’s reputation as a global leader […]

  • BIO 28 – Biennial of Design

    Llubljana Museum of Architecture and Design Rusjanov trg 7, 1000, Llubljana, Slovenia

    The 28th Biennial of Design (BIO28), which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, will take place between November 21, 2024 and April 6, 2025. It is organized by the Museum of Architecture and Design and the Centre for Creativity, with the curatorial concept developed by professor and curator Alexandra Midal together with Emma Pflieger, assistant […]

  • Singapore Good Design 2025: Make Your Mark!

    Singapore , Singapore

    The 12th Edition of the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards is now on! Every designer leaves a distinct imprint—what defining projects have marked your journey toward design excellence? We invite you to showcase how your exceptional work has shaped the world in the different disciplines of design, leaving a lasting impact on communities and […]

  • Designer, know your rights!

    Online

    Register now for an engaging online session that will make you excited about design protection again! The phrase ‘intellectual property rights’ might not sound too exciting to many but don’t be misled, it is an interesting and important topic. Strong design protection is crucial not only for designers but also for businesses. We all benefit […]

  • Circular Cities Conference & Festival 2024

    Kyoto Kyoto, Japan

    "Circular Cities" is a conference with professionals from multi-perspective fields, both domestic and international, gather to discuss "circulation" as a key concept to shape future cities, culture, and economy. Following a trial event in the winter of 2023, the first full-scale conference will take place in Kyoto in the fall of 2024. In today's world, […]

  • Habits for a Better World Conference

    Online

    You've seen us post about the 300+ volunteer researchers, designers, and filmmakers who have come together for the Habits for a Better World initiative which strives to make the world a better place by inspiring habit change through film, guided by user research. We're just wrapping up the generative research phase en route to the […]

  • Business of Design Week (BODW) 2024 Summit

    Hong Kong SAR , Hong Kong

    Business of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002, is organised by Hong Kong Design Centre. The week-long mega event will feature a variety of programmes, including the BODW Summit, BODW in the City, GBA Creative Fortnight, as well as concurrent exhibitions and forums. The event provides a […]

  • Design Leadership Session

    Online

    Are Design Leaders Still Bringing Pencils to a Gunfight? In today’s unpredictable world, leadership must evolve. Traditional concepts of great leadership no longer define success in our creative industry. It's time to explore a new kind of leadership, one that moves beyond conflict and competition toward collaboration and innovation. Join PARK in collaboration with WDO […]

  • Swiss Design Network Symposium

    ÉCAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne Lausanne

    This symposium questions the status of design within the academic system and examines how knowledge is produced by design disciplines. The conference aims to provide examples of virtuous practices and to create an arena for a discussion on the relevance of design research as a framework in the medium and long terms. Which experiences and […]

  • FORTUNE Brainstorm Design Macau

    MGM Cotai Macau, China

    Dive into the world of immersive experiences at Brainstorm Design 2024 in Macau, MGM COTAI. Explore how cutting-edge technologies blend with storytelling to create captivating spectacles. Discover the latest in customer-centric design across industries, creating meaningful products and experiences. Hear from designers, technologists, visionaries, and Fortune 500 executives on how these innovations add value across […]

  • International Conference for Asia Digital Art and Design 2024

    Tainan Tainan, Taiwan

    The 2024 ADADA Conference will be held at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan. We eagerly look forward to your submissions and participation in this vibrant event. The International Conference for ADADA is one of the major conferences about art and design associated with digital technologies. The conference aims to bring together researchers, designers, […]

  • Taiwan Design Week 2024 – The Gateway

    Taipei , Taiwan

    In the 1968 sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, an ape gains intelligence after encountering a mysterious black monolith, marking the dawn of its awareness of tools. Today, amidst the global AI boom, we’re like pioneers of a new Neolithic Age, eagerly exploring this brand-new “stone tool.” The 2024 Taiwan Design Week Theme Pavilion is […]

  • Dubai Design Meetup in collaboration with LoveThatDesign hosted by Andreu World

    Dubai (UAE) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A Design Meetup by ArchiNet In collaboration with Love That Design and hosted by Andreu World. In collaboration with Love That Design and hosted by Andreu World. Join us for an exclusive gathering of architects, interior designers, and creative professionals to connect, exchange knowledge, and spark collaborations. ️ Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Time: 2:00 […]

  • Cultures of Care – Imagining Care through Design

    Bengaluru , India

    Cultures of Care - Imagining Care through Design is an invitation to explore creative responses on the theme of care and its interpretations from practitioners across various domains. It is envisaged as a trans-disciplinary space where varied vantage points, knowledge systems, philosophies, expertise, inquiries, curiosities and practices converge towards a holistic deliberation. WDO Member: National […]

  • Naoto Fukasawa: Things in Themselves

    Philadelphia Philadelphia, United States

    Presenting fully-realized production designs alongside the studio’s working sketches and models for select projects, Things in Themselves offers a rare opportunity to explore Fukasawa’s design ethos—prizing an essential “fit” between objects, users, and their environments—and creative process. This exhibition accompanies the 2024 Collab Design Excellence Award, and marks the first major solo presentation of Fukasawa’s […]

  • 24th CII India Design Summit

    Bengaluru , India

    The 24th CII India Design Summit is happening on 18th December 2024 at Hotel Taj, Bengaluru! Join us for an inspiring day as industry leaders and design innovators come together to explore the future of design and its role in shaping industries for tomorrow. On 19th December 2024, don't miss the Industry Tour, offering an […]