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Dongseo University’s College of Design will host the STELLAR DESIGN SUMMIT BUSAN (SDSB) 2026 under the theme “Design Futures: Busan and Asia.” The symposium convenes global leaders—Thomas Garvey, Yongqi Lou, and Tan Wang—to explore Busan’s future as the 2028 World Design Capital, highlighting design’s role in shaping society, advancing regional innovation, and fostering Asia-wide collaboration. […]
Design extends far beyond aesthetics. True design reconnects fragmented communities, revitalizes aging urban spaces, and improves the safety and convenience of citizens’ everyday lives. It is a powerful driver for urban innovation. This conference marks an important first step in translating that philosophy into action. More than an academic gathering for experts, this event has […]
Design Council Busan presents the 2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA), fostering innovation, industry growth, and global design exchanges. Entries are divided into General and Youth divisions under an open theme. Judging includes online screening and offline evaluation with physical submissions. The award ceremony and exhibition will be held during Busan Design Festival (May 21–24) […]
SDGs Design International Awards is conceived with the aim of discovering creative ideas from young people and utilizing it for building sustainable society. The SDGs Design International Awards has been held annually since 2019, with young designers from around 15 countries participating and over 200 works submitted each year. The theme of the year 2025 […]
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, […]
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, […]
