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This 2-day online event is built for industrial designers, students, and educators to upskill and explore the fascinating stages of the ID process where ideas come to life through drawings, renderings, and modeling. You'll learn from some of the industry's top talent and come away with practical skills across ID visualization, co-design, sustainability, and the […]
Make plans to join us in person or online for all the creative inspiration you’ve been waiting for. Registration will open in July. Website
The International Design Conference (IDC), produced by Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), is the #1 event by and for industrial designers and creatives across disciplines. Each year, IDC brings together top design and innovation leaders to network, upskill, and advance the conversation about how design can shape the world’s future. In 2022, IDC attendees […]
Global Design Graduate Show 2021 in collaboration with GUCCI is the second edition of this initiative and was open to all art & design students graduating in the year 2020-21 (undergraduate, graduate & postgraduate) in any related creative discipline, located anywhere in the world. This year 5211 students uploaded their end of year projects and […]
Over the course of 24 hours from 28-29 June, we are looking to capture diverse leadership topics and experiences from around the world that showcase not only those at the top providing direction, but all leaders using design to shape other sectors. From education and mentorship to sustainability and policy, we're looking for individuals with […]
Join the four organizations leading the third iteration of the Future Ways of Living initiative for a virtual information session on Wednesday, 1 June at 9am EDT (GMT-4) to discover how your community can benefit from two decades worth of design research and international collaboration. Jointly presented by The Center for Public Research and Leadership […]
Participate in IFI WID 2022 in whichever way is meaningful to you. Express and share your creativity. It could be simply to showcase your work, build a larger design-aware community, talk to your local government for their understanding of the relevance of Interior Architecture/Design. Or to deepen education, advocate for a cause, network, or celebrate […]
Connecting the dots between India and the world, between creators, innovators, entrepreneurs leading open systems. Who are boldly shaping tomorrow and day after in uncertain times. Design Open DICE is a pop up lab and a place to experiment with fresh ideas, to challenge and complement one another. With insights from leaders shaping new cultures, […]
Looking to learn more about the bidding process for World Design Capital 2026? On 26 May, WDO will be hosting a virtual information session to share key insights and tips for those interested in bringing the designation to their city. Website
As part of our regional engagement, WDO Members in Southeast Asia have been exploring 'how to develop a sustainable mindset'. Taking place on 25 May, the second of this three-part online series will be led by guest speakers from the Digital Society School (Netherlands) and will focus on how to reduce design waste through behavioural […]
Over the course of this 2-day virtual conference, you'll gain the tools and insights you need to champion sustainability within your organization. You'll learn how to position yourself as a design leader capable of demonstrating the benefits of a triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Through presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and panel discussions with […]
An annual virtual summit of delightful conversations around design, curated by the OLX Autos Design team. Website
The outcomes of the World Design Impact Prize 2021 will be presented in a 90-minute World Design Talks on 23 November from 8:30am – 10am EST. Here, we have an opportunity to recognize the three finalist projects and learn about the ways they are using design to make a difference in communities around the world. […]
The theme for this year is “Regenerate & Evolve”. In testing times like the one which our world faces today, the setbacks have to be overcome by building resilience in us and systems we design. Nature has been most successful to imbibe this strength into its system for millions of years. Human beings also have […]
This online event consists of a joint curation of projects selected in the three schools and presented by the graduates themselves, while drawing on the reflections and comments of the academics of each school. There will also be an open space for questions and comments from the public and special guests, and it will conclude […]
India Design Mark symbolizes product excellence in form, function, quality, safety, sustainability and innovation and communicates that the product is usable, durable, aesthetically appealing & socially responsible.India Design Mark is a design standard not a contest. It is granted to an applicant after following a diligent evaluation process aimed at identifying good design that exceeds […]
Amid the pandemic, cultural and international initiatives are being reshaped. Yet the creative relationships of Lithuania and Japan are growing. It is important to share our experiences and strategies for future cooperation. This year’s Creative Lithuania Networking Sessions 2021 are responding to these challenges. Topics to discuss: object design, package design, industrial design, accessory design, […]
IAAD - Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design, is pleased to invite you to the 2021 Career Day edition to be held on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Monday 26 July 2021. The event will take place remotely and will involve: 370 students, 370 companies, 36 hours of one-to-one meetings, 3700 interviews. These are […]
This World Industrial Design Day, we are listening, talking and celebrating diversity. Join us on the 28-29 June for a 24-hour virtual conference as we hear from designers around the world sharing their stories, reflections and experiences. Website
The International Design Awards (IDA) exists to recognize, celebrate and promote exceptional design visionaries and discover emerging talent in Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic and Fashion Design worldwide. The Farmani Group founded the IDA as the design sibling of the Annual Lucie Awards for Photography. Website
