The Design Society, established in 2000, is an interdisciplinary community of academics and industry practitioners with the goal of developing and promoting a robust, usable and scalable means of designing complex solutions that a sustainable and globalised society needs to thrive, in the 21st century.
We see the development of Design Science, through design research, design teaching and design practice, as the enabler for maturing novel technologies into innovative solutions, as well as a way to engage diverse people in articulating their needs and challenges and to participate and even lead the creation of appropriate solutions.
Our aim is to develop the innovative means that support designers in their practice. At the same time, we support the exchange of best practices to improve the routine design and conduct research to develop and maintain solid theoretical foundations of design.
The Design Society has an extensive palette of conferences, seminars, meetings, research schools and other collaborations. Explore these here!
All DS publications are available electronically for Society members to download free of charge through this web site.
SIGs provide opportunities for DS members and non-members to network, share ideas, experience and knowledge, collaborate, learn and open new research topics.
The third addition to our SIGs in 2024 is Artificial Intelligence X Design! The AIXD SIG aims to create a collaborative forum for studying how AI technologies can impact design practices and theory and how we can help design better AI solutions.
The International DSM Conference provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and developers of DSM-related tools to exchange experiences, discuss trends, and showcase results and tools. (Extended Abstract submission deadline: 15 August 2024)
The second addition to our SIGs in 2024 is Design Justice & Ethics! The DJE SIG explores how design practices intersect with justice and ethics to address systemic inequalities, promote social responsibility, and foster inclusivity.
In recognition of the contributions of our members, we’re launching three new awards. These are designed to highlight excellence at different career stages, from emerging researchers to those with a long track record of significant contributions.
Batten College of Engineering & Technology, Old Dominion University
The 25th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED25) will be hosted in Dallas, Texas. This global forum unites the design engineering community to exchange insights, spark ideas, launch design initiatives, and build lasting connections.
The Design Society is launching a series of online talks to encourage women to explore opportunities in engineering and foster diversity and equality. Our next talk is by Sabine Muschik and can be watched LIVE on 04 December 2024.
The Design Practice SIG is pleased to announce this presentation with guest speakers Andreas Braun & Alexander Gelner. AI – Hype or Means for the Support of HV Battery Development?
Clive L. Dym MUDD Design Workshop XIV - Call for Papers - ENGINEERING DESIGN EDUCATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: BRIDGING CREATIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE INNOVATORS (submit by December 1st 2024)
The latest addition to our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) is Design Research Quality! The DRQ SIG aims to enhance the quality of design research by celebrating the diversity of perspectives, methodologies, outputs, and impacts within the field.
The Design Society is launching a series of online talks to encourage women to explore opportunities in engineering and foster diversity and equality. The inaugural talk is by Lucienne Blessing and can be watched LIVE on 06 November 2024.
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