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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250516T194418Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Impact - A French Perspective
DESCRIPTION:27 May 2025 – 8:00am – 9:00am EDT \nJoin 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. \nRegister: iverilhac@apci-design.fr \nWDO Member: APCI
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designing-impact-a-french-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250522T143408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T143408Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Better Design Award
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Better Design Award is now open for global entries! \nSubmit from May 23 to August 15 (GMT+8 Beijing Time).\nCategories include Product Design (Main & Special Competitions) and Design for Industry.\nThemes: Industrial Cornerstone\, Better Life\, Future Design\, and AI & Robotics.\nNo entry fee.\nPrize pool: RMB 4.2 million. \nWe can’t wait to see your work. \nSubmit your entry now: https://www.bdaward.com/ \nWDO Member: Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2025-better-design-award/
LOCATION:Shenzhen\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250505T164009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T164009Z
UID:10000956-1747936800-1747944000@wdo.org
SUMMARY:DesignMeets: The Future of Design Teams
DESCRIPTION: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 organizations reckon with complexity. \nWebsite: https://designmeets.ca/events/the-future-of-design-teams \nWDO Member: Pivot Design Group
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designmeets-the-future-of-design-teams/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250130T142548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T142548Z
UID:10000890-1747785600-1747871999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Innovation by Design Summit
DESCRIPTION: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\, sustainability\, and consumer experience\, inspiring actionable ideas for a better future.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/innovation-by-design-summit/
LOCATION:Doha\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Summit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
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CREATED:20250424T214653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T214744Z
UID:10000946-1747699200-1748217599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Łódź Design Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 the social living ecosystems of cities\, changing approaches to defining community\, norms or values. \nWebsite: https://lodzdesign.com/en/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/lodz-design-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Lodz\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250303T152958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T152958Z
UID:10000905-1747699200-1747958399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Circular Economy.
DESCRIPTION:The world’s biggest challenges demand the world’s biggest solutions. \nJoin 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 business models\, and connect with circularity champions\, policymakers\, and innovators. Whether you’re here to network\, learn\, or lead\, this festival is your  \ngateway to shaping a sustainable future. \nWDO Member: Design Council
URL:https://wdo.org/event/festival-of-circular-economy/
LOCATION:Second Home\, 68 Hanbury St\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
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CREATED:20250401T145016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T145016Z
UID:10000932-1747294200-1747314000@wdo.org
SUMMARY:BEDA Design Forum 2025: Design for Sustainable Growth & Prosperity
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year’s forum will focus on fostering lifelong learning\, investing in research\, protecting intellectual property\, rebuilding trust in democracy\, and shaping a safer digital future for Europe.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/beda-design-forum-2025-design-for-sustainable-growth-prosperity/
LOCATION:Brussels (Belgium)
CATEGORIES:Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250109T145124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T145124Z
UID:10000876-1747267200-1747871999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:NYCxDesign Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/nycxdesign-festival-2025/
LOCATION:New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20241219T174232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T174232Z
UID:10000863-1747267200-1747612799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Berlin Design Week 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 that are important for all of our (survival) lives. \nThe motto of BERLIN DESIGN WEEK 2025 is COMMON SENSE and brings clarity and relevance to our world.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/berlin-design-week-2025/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Design week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250307T143531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T143638Z
UID:10000910-1747094400-1747180799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:German Innovation Award – Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The German Innovation Award honours products\, projects and pioneering achievements that sustainably improve life through innovation and progress. \nFrom 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 come about through innovation. \nThe German Innovation Award provides a platform for these innovative solutions. \nWDO Member: German Design Council
URL:https://wdo.org/event/german-innovation-award-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Award ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250423T134342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134457Z
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SUMMARY:Braun+Design Börse 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBraun+Design Collectors’ Fair\nDiscover design gems at the Fair – a marketplace for buying\, selling\, and exchanging. \nBraunPrize Presentations and discussion forum\nJoin us to discuss the future of design with BraunPrize winners and jury members. \nContact: Thomas Guttandin\, info@foerderkreis-braunsammlung.de \nWDO Member: Braun  \n 
URL:https://wdo.org/event/braundesign-borse-2025/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20241219T185843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T130553Z
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SUMMARY:Munich Creative Business Week 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 of design accessible and tangible for everyone. To highlight the societal\, ecological\, and economic importance of design\, each year we dedicate the mcbw to a new annual theme.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/munich-creative-business-week-2025/
LOCATION:Munich\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Design week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250505T161149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T161239Z
UID:10000955-1746662400-1746748799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:DesignMeets: What Makes Canada\, Canada? Exploring Canadian Identity Through Design
DESCRIPTION: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 role of design in our national narrative. \nWebsite: https://designmeets.ca/events/what-makes-canada-canada-exploring-canadian-identity-through-design \nWDO Member: Pivot Design Group
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designmeets-what-makes-canada-canada-exploring-canadian-identity-through-design/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250514T190942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T190942Z
UID:10000960-1746489600-1749254399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Shenzhen Futian District Logo and Slogan Design Contest – Call for Entries
DESCRIPTION: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 the Futian Logo and Slogan Design Contest and help express Futian’s pioneering spirit and dynamic future. \nLearn more: https://sxgame.dataexpo.com.cn/futian-player \nWDO Member: Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/shenzhen-futian-district-logo-and-slogan-design-contest-call-for-entries/
LOCATION:Shenzhen\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250327T195620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T195620Z
UID:10000929-1746144000-1746403199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Tijuana Design Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:“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 as essential agents in its narrative.  \nHere\, design connects diversity\, complexity and action with the value of imagining what does not yet exist\, building a sustainable future for all.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/tijuana-design-week-2025/
LOCATION:Tijuana (Mexico)\, Tijuana\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Design week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250501T194433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T194434Z
UID:10000950-1745971200-1747180799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:World Industrial Design Day 2025: Call for contributors
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of World Industrial Design Day 2025\, WDO is partnering with Andreu World to host a day of digital dialogue exploring ethics in design. Highlighting diverse perspectives and practical insights\, the online event will be streamed live via WDO’s Youtube on 27 June and feature a rich mix of recorded and live sessions discussing the building blocks of ethical design. \nFrom conversations with peers\, to presentations and more creative formats\, we’re looking to collect 20-minute video contributions from designers across the globe. If you are interested in discussing any of the above topics or want to contribute your story\, please complete our online form before 13 May 2025. \nSubmit your pitch: https://wdo.org/programmes/widd/letsgetethical/ \nWDO Member: Andreu World
URL:https://wdo.org/event/world-industrial-design-day-2025-call-for-contributors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event,World Industrial Design Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250505T141259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T141259Z
UID:10000953-1745884800-1757116799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:German Design Award – Registration Period
DESCRIPTION:Design changes the world — the German Design Awards make it visible. \nThe 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. \nWebsite: https://www.german-design-award.com/en \nWDO Member: German Design Council
URL:https://wdo.org/event/german-design-award-registration-period/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250501T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T195532Z
UID:10000951-1745798400-1754006399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Taipei Design Award 2025: Call for Global Entries
DESCRIPTION:The “Taipei Design Award” has entered its 18th year. With the vision of “making design the driving force to shape a better future”\, by bringing together the creativity of diverse cultures\, it has become an important tool to promote urban progress\, promote industrial development and improve the quality of life. strength. Through this design competition\, designers and creative talents from all over the world are attracted to participate\, shaping Taipei’s future city image and enhancing Taipei’s design visibility.  \nIn order to promote the development of sustainable cities and at the same time strengthen the close link between the Taipei Design Award brand and Taipei City\, the “Taipei Impact Design Award” had been established in 2023. With the theme of “Sustainability and Inclusion”\, it will collect works that will solve the problems of Taipei City\, Improve the quality of life of citizens or the sustainable city topics\, and encourage design to be included in Innovative concepts such as sustainable development\, resilient cities\, net zero carbon emissions\, humanistic care\, and shared inclusion.  \nThe Taipei Design Award is not only a competition\, but also a platform for creative exchange and design sharing\, promoting cross-domain dialogue and co-creation of a better life\, thereby driving the value upgrade of the entire industry chain. \nLearn more: https://www.taipeidaward.taipei/?lang=en \nWDO Member: China Productivity Center
URL:https://wdo.org/event/taipei-design-award-2025-call-for-global-entries/
LOCATION:Taipei\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250402T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191207Z
UID:10000935-1745625600-1745711999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:International Design Day 2025: Outlandish Optimism
DESCRIPTION:What if designers embraced outlandish optimism as a mindset and design method? The International Design Day theme for 2025 is about designing narratives to imagine alternate\, positive futures. \n\n\nThe IDD2025 theme Outlandish Optimism is about myth-breaking and refusing doom and gloom narratives. This year’s theme is being developed by Ico-D’s host Member the Association of Polish Graphic Designers (STGU) with poster design by Ukrainian graphic designer\, illustrator\, and art director Olena Tverdokhlib whom they invited to give their unique interpretation of the theme.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/international-design-day-2025-outlandish-optimism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250417T135220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T135558Z
UID:10000941-1745571600-1745584200@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Global Design Dialogues: Trends for Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Global Design Dialogues: Trends for Tomorrow\, a prestigious half-day conference designed to elevate the cooperation and competitiveness of Hong Kong’s professional designers on a global stage. This exclusive event\, funded by the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. \nThe conference theme this year is “Empowering Business Value Through Design”. It offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into emerging global trends\, innovative strategies\, and industry best practices. \nRegister: https://www.hkda.hk/global-design-dialogues \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Designers Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/global-design-dialogues-trends-for-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250303T151929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T151929Z
UID:10000904-1745492400-1745530200@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Design Forum & Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Now in our third year\, this day of knowledge sharing and collaboration will focus on ‘People and Planet’ and has been expanded to include additional workplace topics. \nBDP and M Moser and Associates are already announced as headline A&D sponsors. Plus\, the ’doyenne’ of inclusive design\, HOK’s Kay Sargent\, has chosen the Forum to be the venue for the launch of her new book and research on Neuro-inclusion. Her talk will be part of the schedule of presentations and panel discussions from the 30+ SDC members\, including Asif Din\, from Perkins & Will; TP Bennett’s Lucy Bagshaw; Lydia Randall from BDG; M Moser’s Sam Allen and Gurvinder Khurana to name a few. \nWe’re also excited to be running a series of speed-dating style workshops on principles and applications of sustainability. \nKey topics will include decarbonisation; future proofing; material choices; designing for wellbeing (ergonomics\, acoustics and comfort); circular design\, retrofit and reuse. Designed to be highly interactive\, activities will include workshops and ‘speed dating’ style round tables. \nCurated by designers for designers\, the event offers an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas and a completely different approach to ‘standard’ industry exhibitions. \nThe day will conclude with the Sustainable Design Awards. Free to enter\, the Awards are designed to champion ‘best practice’ and highlight innovations leading to greater sustainability within the office workplace sector. \nManufacturers and suppliers of furniture\, flooring\, new materials\, fittings and finishes as well as reuse operations and IT services can also participate.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/sustainable-design-forum-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt on the Green\, Clerkenwell\, EC1R 0EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Award ceremony,Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250514T192211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T192254Z
UID:10000962-1745280000-1747699199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Big International Design Competition - “Public space design Project 2”
DESCRIPTION: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\, and installation. The final awardee will implement at least seven types of public facilities on site. \nSubmit your proposal: https://en.big-idc.kr/ \nWDO Member: Design Council Busan
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2025-big-international-design-competition-public-space-design-project-2/
LOCATION:Busan\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250409T131519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T131519Z
UID:10000938-1744675200-1744761599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Czech Design Fest 25 Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:“Czech Design Fest 2025” is a year-long project in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong. The opening ceremony features a screening of videos on the digital TV wall and music performances at Design Boulevard. A diverse range of extended learning activities have been scheduled throughout 2025\, will offer enriching experiences that delve deep into the celebration and exploration of Czech design and culture. \nLearn more: Czech Design Fest 2025 \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/czech-design-fest-25-opening-ceremony/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Award ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250417T204534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T204534Z
UID:10000943-1744329600-1746057599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for entries: Don Norman Design Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Don Norman Design Award (DNDA)\, a non-profit organization that promotes the practice and education of Humanity-Centered Design (HCD+)\, extended its call for applications for the DNDA25 HCD+ Project Awards to April 30\, 2025. DNDA recognizes early-career practitioners who take a Humanity-Centered Design approach to address challenges at the community level and educational programs that train people to positively impact societal issues. \nRecognizes projects aimed at societal needs that address at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, follow the spirit of Humanity-Centered Design and provide evidence of potential for meaningful outcomes. Projects can take many forms\, from physical devices to software to changes in organizational structures. Groups whose applications are deemed to be of high relevance and potential will be asked to submit a full proposal. \nSubmit: https://dnda.design/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-don-norman-design-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250318T183004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T200729Z
UID:10000915-1744272000-1744275600@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Designing Sound: Impact of Audio in Design
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of World IP Day 2025\, join World Intellectual Property Organization and WDO Members BRP and Vestel for a webinar exploring how IP shapes the evolving relationship between design and sound. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2tBz82LaSDuQGdPQCATZcw#/registration
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designing-sound-impact-of-audio-in-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250905T125643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T125643Z
UID:10001001-1744243200-1769558399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Designverse Awards 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:Designverse Awards is the world’s first design ecosystem big data research award\, dedicated to honoring design institutions\, enterprises\, organizations\, and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the greater design industry chain in the fields of space design (architecture\, landscape\, interior\, technical consultancy\, professional consultancy\, specialized consultancy)\, product design (product design\, product branding)\, and social innovation (brands\, events). \nLearn more: https://www.designverse.com.cn/en/article/space/452086
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designverse-awards-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250409T130927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T130927Z
UID:10000926-1744156800-1744675199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Shenzhen & Milan Lifestyle Week
DESCRIPTION:To implement the vision of strengthening industrial cooperation between China Guangdong and Italy in design\, fashion\, and investment\, the 2025 Shenzhen & Milan Lifestyle Week will be held during Milan Design Week. The event will include activities like Shenzhen-Milan brand exchanges\, culture sharing\, and industry-innovation integration. It will foster investment between Shenzhen Longhua and Milan\, promote high-quality products\, and support global advanced manufacturing. \nLearn more: https://www.smlweek.com/ \nWDO Member: Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association (SIDA)
URL:https://wdo.org/event/shenzhen-milan-lifestyle-week/
LOCATION:Milan\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Design week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20241126T134751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T134751Z
UID:10000854-1744070400-1744588799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Salone del Mobile Milano 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Salone del Mobile is back as the star of the design calendar: the leading international event for the design industry will be held from 8th to 13th April\, at Milan’s Rho Fiera fairgrounds. Set up in 1961\, the trade fair boasts a wide range of furnishing products\, distinguished by their expressive power and their functional\, technological and material innovation\, devised to enhance the domestic scene. Ingenuity\, vision\, innovation\, sustainable excellence and emotion make up the familiar lexicon of the companies and brands that exhibit at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile\, which has now been proved to be increasingly more global\, inclusive and in dialogue with the entire creative and productive furnishing system. Each year\, the trade fair gives shape to its mission as a laboratory of experimentation and cross-pollination\, a place to meet\, to interface and create new business opportunities. It is here that prototypes and innovations in terms of furnishings\, domestic spaces and lifestyles are presented: bedrooms\, living and dining areas\, entrance corridors and service areas\, outdoor spaces with their furniture and cupboards\, upholstereds\, tables and chairs set the scene for a narrative that starts with this room\, exploring how the way we live is changing and\, consequently\, home living and furnishing.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/salone-del-mobile-milano-2025/
LOCATION:Milano (Italy)\, Milano\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Design week,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250305T145940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T145940Z
UID:10000908-1743984000-1744588799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Tigullio Design District - TDD
DESCRIPTION:Tigullio Design District – TDD is the first international event organized in Liguria\, Italy\, dedicated to design and specifically to major themes related to the sea and nautic\, the outdoor and obviously lifestyle\, being developed in the splendid scenery of Gulf of Tigullio\, between Genoa and the 5 lands. A new design location for all professional around the world want enjoy the Milan Design Week days also at the sea side.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/tigullio-design-district-tdd/
LOCATION:Gulf of Tigullio\, Portofino Coast\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Design week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260407T031129
CREATED:20250117T215839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T215839Z
UID:10000886-1743724800-1743983999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Design March
DESCRIPTION:Iceland’s annual design festival that transforms the most northerly capital of the world into one big venue for design.  \nJoin us in Reykjavík and explore the Icelandic design scene! \nFrom fashion to furniture\, architecture to the environment\, food to product design\, digital design to innovation\, the festival showcases the best of the local design scene alongside exciting international names. With over 100 events and exhibitions spread over the capital area for five days the festival gives a great insight into the thriving and fresh design scene. \nThe festival has been held annually since 2009 and will be held 2nd – 6th of april 2025!
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-march/
LOCATION:Reykjavik (Iceland)\, Reykjavik\, Iceland
CATEGORIES:Design week
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