designaustria promotes “DigiPrime Open Call for pilots”.
Digital technology plays a big role in our transition to a circular economy, which aims to make optimum use of resources within industries. The EU-funded DigiPrime project will develop the concept of a circular economy digital platform in order to create circular business models based on
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: TRENDS AT THE ICONIC AWARDS 2022
Sustainable building is far more than a trend. Sustainable building demands a commitment from the whole of society. What appears to be a nearly insurmountable problem today is the opportunity for a multi-faceted change. Every step towards sustainability counts. In this spirit, this years’ winners
BEDA Design Forum 2022 in Kaunas highlights
Together we scoped out a dynamic future for BEDA which will result in us becoming closer to our members as well as the design community we serve. The topics we worked on during BEDA Design Forum: Design Policy Top Destinations + Mode of TransportWhere do we (BEDA) want
The first DesignEuropa Talks was hosted by EUIPO on 20 October, 2022
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) hosted the first DesignEuropa Talks on 20 October, 2022 at its headquarters in Alicante, Spain. The video recording of the event is available at the bottom of the page. The event aimed to broaden the Design Europa Awards community
The project Porto Think Tanks (esad—idea) selected by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
The research project Porto Think Tanks, presented by esad—idea within the New European Bauhaus (NEB) competition, was one of the 18 projects selected by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in the category of "Co-Creation of public space through citizen engagement". Considering the historical
State of the Union 2022. Charting the course for the year ahead
The 2022 State of Union addressed by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, on 14 September, advocates for “a union that stands strong together”. Ukraine people are an example of courage and we salute European solidarity. The President outlined that many flagship initiatives
Join the networking event for new and potential Pact members 21 September 2022
The first networking event for new and potential Pact for Skills members will take place on 21 September 2022. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the aims and objectives of the Pact, as well as the benefits of becoming a member. Some of the
Marjan van Aubel and Formafantasma – Dutch Design Week ambassadors
Marjan van Aubel and Formafantasma are the ambassadors of the 21st edition of Dutch Design Week (DDW). Dutch Design Foundation (DDF) – the organisation behind DDW – considers the two studio’s at this moment in time representatives of the group of the most contemporary and
A return of Design for Planet Festival
The Design Council announces the return of its award-winning Design for Planet Festival - supporting the UK’s 1.97 million-strong design community to address the climate emergency. The 2022 hybrid festival will take place at Northumbria University from Tuesday 8 November – Wednesday 9 November 2022, to
‘Walking the unthinkable’, a must-see at the 10th National Meeting of Design Associations of Spain
The Spanish Network of Design Associations (READ) and the Galician Design Association (DAG) continue to work for the celebration of the 10th National Meeting of Design Associations of Spain in Pontevedra, a ‘person-centred city model’ whose achievements in this regard have been internationally recognized. The