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SUMMARY:Austrian Design Talks at Schloss Hollenegg
DESCRIPTION:The Austrian Design Talks at Schloss Hollenegg using best-practice examples\, they show what contribution design makes to success\, how the development process works and how companies benefit from design. In the stylish ambience of Schloss Hollenegg\, in the heart of the Styrian Schilcherland\, two days are dedicated to cooperation and exchange between design and business from all over Austria. \n  \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/austrian-design-talks-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
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SUMMARY:Clusters meet Regions
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nTradition reinvented: how clusters lead resilient\, innovative shifts towards a climate-neutral\, digital future \nThis is the 16th workshop of the successful series of events “Clusters meet Regions”. Organised since 2022 in different EU regions\, these events bring together clusters and policymakers of the EU\, national\, regional and local level to learn from each other how to better use clusters to strengthen industrial ecosystems\, to serve national/regional economic development and to liaise with other regions facing similar transition challenges. \nThis event will take place in Styria / Graz. Following the successful tradition across various EU regions\, this event serves as a beacon for cluster-driven economic development\, echoing the region’s commitment to innovation\, sustainability\, and resilience. \nIn partnership with the European Cluster Collaboration Platform on behalf of the European Commission and in collaboration with regional partners\, Styria proudly hosts the forthcoming ‘Clusters Meet Regions’ event in Graz\, Austria\, on the 18 and 19 of June. Anchored in the theme of Tradition Reinvented\, the event aims to explore how clusters can spearhead transformative shifts towards a climate-neutral\, digital future\, aligning with European sustainability goals. \nCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES\nBuilding upon Styria’s rich industrial heritage and forward-looking policies\, the event delves into the strategic imperatives driving the region’s economic development. With a keen focus on innovation ecosystems and sustainable growth strategies\, Styria’s approach mirrors European directives while carving its unique path towards economic resilience. \nSince the inception of the Styrian Smart Specialisation Strategy\, the region has championed innovation as a catalyst for economic revitalisation. Through strategic alignment with European policies and robust regional collaboration\, Styria has emerged as a trailblazer in sectors ranging from digitalisation to sustainability. \nTARGET GROUPS\nThe ‘Clusters Meet Regions’ event in Graz serves as a melting pot for diverse stakeholders. From cluster managers to policymakers\, industry experts to SMEs\, the event fosters cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration\, catalysing innovative solutions to pressing challenges. \nRepresenting the epitome of industrial excellence\, Styria’s clusters—ACstyria Mobilitätscluster\, Creative Industries Styria\, Green Tech Valley Cluster\, Holzcluster Steiermark\, Human.technology Styria\, and Silicon Alps Cluster—take centre stage\, showcasing the region’s prowess in innovation and sustainable development. \nDRAFT AGENDA\nThe event’s agenda features a diverse array of activities\, including high-level plenary sessions\, interactive discussions\, pitching sessions and a guided tour of Graz’s innovation hubs. Additionally\, the event celebrates entrepreneurial spirit with company pitches underscoring Styria’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering innovation. For more details about the programme\, download the Draft Agenda \nREGISTRATION\nJoin us as we embark on a transformative journey towards a climate-neutral\, digital future\, where tradition meets innovation and collaboration paves the way for sustainable economic growth. Registration is now open and available via B2Match. \n  \nRegister Now \n\n  \n  \n\nC O N T A C T \nMichael Liebminger \nmichael.liebminger@sfg.at \n  \nMichael Kerschbaumer \nmichael.kerschbaumer@sfg.at \n  \nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/clusters-meet-regions/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:ASAHIKAWA DESIGN WEEK 2024
DESCRIPTION:It has been 5 years since Asahikawa was first recognized as a City of Design under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. This year\, Asahikawa Design Week will once again be held in the invigorating month of June. Local industries – such as furniture\, crafts\, architecture\, machinery\, metalwork\, food\, and tourism — as well as various design-related organizations\, neighboring municipalities\, and educational and research institutions will take part in this event. By providing participants with opportunities to experience\, think about\, and enjoy the field of design along with the abundant nature of northern Hokkaido\, this event plays an important role in sharing and promoting the spirit of design. Join us in spending 9 days immersed in the world of design! \n  \nread more\n  \n\n  \nC O N T A C T \nadw@adwhokkaido.com\n   \nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here
URL:https://designcities.net/events/asahikawa-design-week-2024/
CATEGORIES:Design Week
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20240604T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20240604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20240604T111243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T111426Z
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SUMMARY:Shanghai Fashion Customization Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Shanghai Fashion Customization Week successfully concluded in the Changning district of Shanghai on May 26. As part of the 2024 Shanghai Global New Products Debut Season\, this fashion week featured top designers and brands. The event presented a visual feast of haute couture works.\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n  \n\nC O N T A C T \ninfo@creativecity-sh.cn\n\n\n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/shanghai-fashion-customization-week-2024/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603
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SUMMARY:Design Month Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our world is in upheaval. Crises and uncertainties dominate. The time for lip service is over. The question is “What now!” – what to do? What is needed now? The what and how of previous answers are not enough. We need a different what\, a new how. We need new and different answers – solutions\, visions and methods that offer a way out. What potential can we offer to counter the dystopias? One thing is clear: Not one discipline alone will “save the world”. It needs the creative power of many – it needs idea generators and implementers in many areas. \nWhat now! How can we use our potential for a good future? \nIn different areas: Mobility\, Food\, Industry 4.0\, Housing & Architecture or Circular Economy & Resources.We are looking for answers and scenarios to questions such as: \n\nMobility – own or use?Which mobility solutions will really move us forward?\nLab meat & co – how can scientific successes reach our bellies?\nWaste as a raw material\, repairing instead of producing – how can we boost the circular economy?\nIndustry & automation – how can industry return to cities?\nModular\, sustainable\, flexible building and living:What kind of architecture and urban design do people need?\nHow can we use AI as an opportunity instead of demonizing it?\n\n  \nA small preview of the extensive program at this year’s Design Month Festival Graz 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/design-month-festival/
CATEGORIES:Save the Date
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
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SUMMARY:Yuyuan Lantern Show to Shine in Parisian Debut
DESCRIPTION:Yuyuan lanterns were illuminated during the French Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival in Paris\, France\, Dec. 13\, 2023. The exhibition will span 72 days\, covering the Christmas holiday to the Lantern Festival\, which is 15 days after the first day of Chinese New Year. \nYuyuan Garden\, a classical garden complete with Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasty-style buildings in downtown Shanghai\, has been holding the most popular lantern shows annually in Shanghai for the past 28 years. The Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show will be part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France in 2024\, which is also the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. \n  \nhttps://www.designcities.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/French-Yuyuan-Garden-Lantern-Festival.mp4\n  \n\nC O N T A C T \ninfo@creativecity-sh.cn\n\n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/yuyuan-lantern-show-to-shine-in-parisian-debut/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217
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SUMMARY:Jump Beyond Realms:  The Red Dot Design Concept Award Exhibition Returned to Shanghai
DESCRIPTION:The Red Dot Design Concept Award is now on display at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center for two months. After many years\, it returns to Shanghai with the theme of Jump Beyond Realms. As the global debut on a large scale\, the exhibition presents more than 250 pieces including classic and latest award-winning works showcasing innovation and creativity in the field of design.\n\n\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\nC O N T A C T\n\ninfo@creativecity-sh.cn\n\n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/jump-beyond-realms-the-red-dot-design-concept-award-exhibition-returned-to-shanghai/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231127
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20230821T065911Z
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SUMMARY:BILBAO BIZKAIA DESIGN WEEK'23
DESCRIPTION:Are ecosystems designed and organized or do we let life unfold? How do we balance catering to what is emerging and what is planned? What is the role of the users and how can they get involved? \nThe BBDW (Bilbao Bizkaia Design Week) is the reference event in Euskadi around the design world. It is promoted by the Bilbao City Council and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia\, in collaboration with EIDE – Basque Design Association. \nBBDW is spending the biennium 2022-23 listening to and articulating the ECO-SYSTEM of design in Bilbao-Bizkaia. The 2022 edition focused on ECO\, on paying attention to the resonance of stakeholders’ voices and practices BBDW23 is now focusing on the idea of SYSTEM and proposes an exercise in strategic design and ecosystemic articulation\, a search for patterns\, adaptive action\, connections\, tensions\, and generative relationships. \n  \n\nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here
URL:https://designcities.net/events/bilbao-bizkaia-design-week23/
CATEGORIES:Design Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115
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SUMMARY:Covilhã Creative Week
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of Covilhã Creative Week will take place from 8th and 14th November and is one of the main milestones in the municipal cultural agenda for 2023 and in the Action Plan for Covilhã\, UNESCO Creative City of Design. \nThe highlight will be EntreTecido\, and exhibition curated by one of the Covilhã’s designers Vasco Pinho. The exhibition intends to highlight the work of designers and artists from the region: Ana Paula Almeida\, Ana Rita Albuquerque\, Diogo Fernandes\, Fátima Nina\, Filipe Carriço\, Gonçalo Duarte\, Jorge Mendes\, Luís da Cruz\, Patrícia Casteleiro and Telmo Martins. \nThe program is diverse and open to the community\, focusing on activities directed towards participatory design\, aiming at the improvement of urban planning and involving the local community in identifying problems and needs\, promoting a more creative and sustainable regeneration. \n  \n\nC O N T A C T \nRegina Alexandre \nregina.alexandre@cm-covilha.pt \n  \nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \ncreativeweek.covilhacriativa.com \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/covilha-creative-week/
CATEGORIES:Design Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20230823T083916Z
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SUMMARY:Street Design Challenge 2023
DESCRIPTION:A two-day competition for university students to share their vision of how public space design can improve the quality of life in communities. \nThe Street Design Challenge is inspired by the need for climate action and is a call for UNESCO Creative Cities to participate in its third edition. The theme for this year is “Tactical Urbanism to Reduce Heat Islands in Cities\,” addressing the environmental phenomenon of higher temperatures in urban areas compared to surrounding rural landscapes. \nStarting on 29th October 2023\, interdisciplinary groups of university students will collaborate on developing proposals to mitigate heat islands in foreign city streets. Each team will be paired with a street from another participating city and will receive an in-depth briefing from a local expert. \nCities are invited to join by providing a street profile and engaging with local universities. For more details about the challenge and to register\, visit the website below and download the Concept Note. \n  \n\nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \n  \nC O N T A C T \nWuhan – Cindy Lee – wuhan_design@yeah.net \nCuritiba – Guilherme Zuchetti – gzuchetti@curitiba.pr.gov.br \nQuerétaro – Ana Eugenia – hola@queretarocreativo.mx
URL:https://designcities.net/events/street-design-challenge-2023/
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:The World Design Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The World Design Assembly (WDA) is presented by World Design Organization every two years. It will be held in Tokyo in October 2023\, the first time it returns to Japan in 34 years\, having previously been held in Kyoto in 1973 and Nagoya in 1989. \n\n\n\nAbout World Design Organization (WDO)® \n\n\nWorld Design Organization (WDO)® is a globally recognized non-governmental organization that aims to promote and advance the discipline of industrial design and its power to enhance economic\, social\, cultural and environmental quality of life. Founded in 1957\, WDO services over 190 member organizations around the world\, engaging thousands of individual designers through our innovative programming and initiatives that champion ‘design for a better world’. \n\n\nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \n\nclick here \n  \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/the-world-design-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:2023 UNESCO Creative Cities Network Forum
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URL:https://designcities.net/events/2023-unesco-creative-cities-network-forum/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:World Design Assembly Tokyo 2023
DESCRIPTION:Conference for thinking about the future of Japan’s design cities\nAsahikawa\, Kobe\, and Nagoya have been Design Cities as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)\, and are jointly organizing the “往来(ourai)｜Correspondence” conference to be held on October 26\, 2023. This conference will welcome a variety of guests who focus on design\, and it will include a keynote lecture themed around civic pride by Kaori Ito of the Tokyo University of Science and a talk session about the possibilities and future of design cities through the UCCN. \nThe three organizing cities will use this event as an opportunity to launch the UNESCO Cities of Design Conference and strengthen exchanges and collaborations between Design Cities in Japan. \n\nC O N T A C T \nEriko ESAKA\nProgram director/ Focal point \nNagoya\, UNESCO City of Design Organizing Committee\nEmail: esaka@creative-nagoya.jp \n  \nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \n  \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/world-design-assembly-tokyo-2023/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:WONDER FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Everyone WONDER!\n\n\n\n\n\nWONDER 2023 will take place from Thursday 19 October to Sunday 5 November 2023\, from Tuesday to Sunday each time. \nThe festival takes a look at the future with innovative ideas from designers\, artists\, entrepreneurs\, students\, citizens… And we want to see that translated into your proposal.We focus on these creative fields: design\, arts\, film\, music and literature. Here\, optimism and positivism are central. We believe that creative minds come up with solutions to our societal challenges and want to convey this faith in the future to our visitors and thereby inspire and enthuse them. \nAnyone can submit a proposal for WONDER: both as an individual\, student\, organisation\, company\, or school\, … both from Belgium and internationally. This can be about a project\, exhibition\, installation\, event\, workshop\, activity\, etc. \nIdeas that are still looking for a connection with other partners can also be submitted. We encourage cooperation between different parties. \nWe aim for a mainly free programme (although events and workshops can be offered for a fee). \nThe Budafabriek will again be the main location\, but we wish to include several other venues in the city centre. If you wish to participate with a location\, you are responsible for that location as well as its permanence. If you do not yet have a location\, this can also be specified in the registration form and we will look for your ideal spot. \nWONDER addresses a very broad target group: from secondary and higher education classes to architects and designers\, from companies to policy-makers\, families and interested citizens. \n\n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/wonder-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:Creative Week Austria
DESCRIPTION:The CREATIVE WEEK AUSTRIA aims to highlight the dimension and diversity of the creative industries – to make services and services of the creative sector accessible to a broad public and to focus on the relevance and importance of creativity for the dynamic development of the business location. From October 6 – 15\, the broad spectrum of Austria’s creative industries will be brought before the curtain in all its diversity and made visible through various formats such as Creative Nights\, workshops and lectures. The main actors and protagonists are the agencies and their employees\, the studios and ateliers\, the co-working spaces\, the laboratories of creativity – in other words\, all companies and service providers in the creative sector\, which accounts for 11 percent of all companies in Austria. \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/creative-week-austria-2/
CATEGORIES:Creative Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:Kaunas Art Book Faire
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 5th “Kaunas Art Book Fair”. In a landscape where the involvement of Lithuanian artists in international art book fairs has become commonplace\, the Kaunas Art Book Fair aspires to carve out a distinct identity for Kaunas and Lithuania on the global publishing map. Organized by the Kaunas Photo Gallery\, our mission is to invigorate the city’s realm of art publishing and provoke contemplation on the essence and worth of the art book. The Kaunas Art Book Fair is free\, inclusive event\, accessible to all\, and is scheduled to take place at the Kaunas Gallery on October 7-8.\nThis year\, we will represent over 19 publishers\, artists\, and bookstores\, each showcasing their unique publications. Additionally\, organisers are excited to offer a range of engaging activities\, including creative workshops for children\, book presentations\, enlightening lectures\, and captivating film screenings. The central theme of this year’s fair revolves around the art of illustration and the creative endeavors of contemporary illustrators. \nThe fair encompasses a multifaceted approach that delves into and dissects the intricacies of the publishing process. We extend a warm invitation to publishers\, artists\, collectors\, bookshops\, and other innovative initiatives\, both from Lithuania and abroad\, to present and distribute their publications at our event. Throughout the fair\, visitors can immerse themselves in diverse book exhibitions\, attend enlightening lectures\, witness engaging presentations\, participate in book signing sessions\, engage in stimulating discussions\, and partake in hands-on workshops focused on the craft of bookmaking. By providing a platform for connection and discourse over the course of these two days\, the Kaunas Art Book Fair endeavors to nurture a sense of community among avid art book enthusiasts and publishers alike. \nThe idea of the “Kaunas Art Book Fair” is filled by a series of keywords: art albums\, photo books\, zines\, journals\, catalogues\, limited editions\, independent publishing and autonomy\, the freedom to experiment and create\, paper and print craftsmanship\, and the exploration of margins and peripheries in the realm of publishing. \n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				© Andrius Staniulis\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				© Andrius Staniulis\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				© Andrius Staniulis\n				\n		\n\n\nC O N T A C T \n\nkaunasartbookfair@gmail.com  \n  \n\nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N\n\nclick here
URL:https://designcities.net/events/kaunas-art-book-faire/
CATEGORIES:Faire
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007
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SUMMARY:Creative Night Graz
DESCRIPTION:Various studios and agencies took part in the event\, introducing themselves and their companies\, sharing details about their work\, and addressing the queries of the attendees. The event welcomed anyone\, including schoolchildren\, students\, job seekers\, aspiring partners\, clients\, or individuals who were simply curious\, to come and discover the creative industries while also networking with business owners.Interested parties had the opportunity to take part in several guided tours\, during which they visited various creative studios either on foot\, by bike or by shuttle bus. In the process\, they gained exciting insights into the working world of creative professionals and learned more about their projects and clients.
URL:https://designcities.net/events/creative-night/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T102409Z
UID:9518-1695686400-1696291199@designcities.net
SUMMARY:DESIGN\, BEYOND CREATIVITY
DESCRIPTION:Shanghai joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2010 as a “design city”. In the new stage of development\, Shanghai is comprehensively promoting design empowerment for high-quality economic development\, high-quality life of citizens and high-performance governance to reach a sustainable city. \nWorld Design Cities Conference 2023 will be held from September 26th to October 2nd\, themed as DESIGN BEYOND CREATIVITY. It includes hundreds of activities as opening ceremonies\, the UNESCO Creative Cities Summit\, exhibitions\, new design products\, releases\, fashion shows\, seminars\, and workshops across the whole city. \n \n\n  \nC O N T A C T\ninfo@creativecity-sh.cn \n\nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N\nclick here
URL:https://designcities.net/events/design-beyond-creativity/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20231018T092721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T092754Z
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SUMMARY:Design Our Future Cities: 2023 UNESCO Creative Cities //  Design Summit
DESCRIPTION:In order to further deepen and strengthen the collaborations among the UNESCO Cities of Design and with the support of the Secretariat of UNESCO Creative Cities Network\, the 2023 UNESCO Creative Cities Design Summit themed as Design Our Future Cities was successfully held on Sept 26th during the 2023 World Design Cities Conference. \nNearly a hundred participants representing more than 30 creative cities participated in the Summit sharing best practices and initiatives to explore solutions to the critical challenges the cities are facing. \nMs. Denise Bax\, Chief of Communication for the Cities and Events Unit at UNESCO and Secretary of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network\, delivered a keynote speech titled The Road Ahead: “UNESCO Creative Cities” Development. In her speech\, she shed light on the evolution of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and its role in guiding the continued progress of creative city development. \n  \n \n  \nMayors from creative cities\, such as Bilbao\, Spain; Bangkok\, Thailand; Asahikawa\, Japan; Braga\, Portugal; Graz\, Austria; and Turin\, Italy\, delivered a video speech\, conveyed their warm congratulations and shared the vision and insights for designing a future city. \n  \n \n  \nRepresentatives from Berlin\, Doha\, Asahikawa\, Bandung\, Bangkok\, Cetinje\, and Chiang Rai had presentations on the best practices and significant initiatives from different perspectives covering a broad spectrum of design insights\, including interdisciplinary collaboration\, a focus on the younger generation\, co-creation\, and shared language\, linking elements\, fostering resilience and regeneration\, reflecting on history\, and looking toward the future. \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nThe “Shanghai Evaluation Index System for Design-Innovation City” was launched during the summit\, which comprised seven primary indicators\, 21 secondary indicators\, and 80 tertiary indicators. This index system creates a fundamental framework for urban innovation driven by design in the context of the new era. \nThe 2023 UNESCO Creative Cities Design Summit is one of the important\, platforms of UNESCO Creative Cities Network for promoting international exchange and collaborations among creative cities by sharing ideas\, visions\, and experiences on common topics globally.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nC O N T A C T\n\ninfo@creativecity-sh.cn\n\n\nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \n\n  \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/design-our-future-cities-2023-unesco-creative-cities-design-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20230919T071534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T102429Z
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SUMMARY:World Tourism Event // An Exhibition For World Heritage Sites
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, Torino will host the 14th edition of the World Tourism Event. An Exhibition for World Heritage Sites. It’s a new edition\, keeping with the traditional exhibition space for the World Heritage Sites and the b2b workshop reserved for Italian and International professionals. \nOn September 23\, at 11.30 (CEST time)\, the Unesco Creative Cities of Torino (Design)\, Alba (Gastronomy)\, Biella (Crafts and Folk Arts) describe their UNESCO Tourist Project. The Torino project is Torino. Dire Fare Vedere Design (Torino. to tell to make to see design) based on design methodology to involve citizens and the design community in the process. \n\nC O N T A C T \nFiorenza Cora\nfiorenza.cora@comune.torino.it \n  \nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nhttps://www.wtevent.it/en/ \nhttps://www.torinodesigncity.it/ \nFacebook live on www.facebook.com/wtu.event/
URL:https://designcities.net/events/world-tourism-event-an-exhibition-for-world-heritage-sites/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20230911T064947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T090005Z
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SUMMARY:Seoul Design International Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:Seoul Metropolitan Government has been carrying out discussions on the present and the future of the design of Seoul that is desired by citizens through the Seoul Design International Forum. We would like to carry out discussions on how our city\, Seoul\, is currently being illuminated with participants by inviting the best-in-class speakers who are global designers\, architects\, and experts in the field\, under the vision of ‘Humanising Cities’ that is not being prioritized at all while being taken for granted. Moreover\, we believe that you will be able to promote new experiences and generate new memories in the public realm through this forum\, and we think you will be able to gain strong insights on the role of public design as the ‘alchemist of the city’ that can strongly enhance even the competitiveness of the city through that collective memory. It is no exaggeration to say that today’s city is the most powerful online/offline platform that enables hyperconnectivity. We hope that Seoul Design International Forum to be held on September 14th will be a precious venue to imagine innovative ideas together and apply them to the public realm. \n\n  \n  \nP R O G R A M  \n13:00~13:30  Welcoming Remarks(Oh Se-Hoon\, Mayor of Seoul) \n13:30~14:10  Keynote Session: Humanising our Cities \n                         Thomas Heatherwick(Founder of Heatherwick Studio) \n  \n\nSession 1: The City of Today: Urban Design Strategies for Seoul as an Inclusive City\n\n  \n14:10~14:40  The Social Role of Architects and Balancing between  \n                         Humanitarian and Architectural Works \n                         Shigeru Ban(CEO of Shigeru Ban Architectural Design Office) \n  \n14:40~15:10  Role of Design: Assist Co-existence of People / Environment / Technology \n                         Choi So-hyun(Head of NAVER Design & Marketing) \n  \n15:10~15:40  From Ideas to Implementation\, Transforming Limits into Opportunities in Design \n                         Lee Dal-woo(CEO of Studio Maeum) \n  \n\nSession 2: The City of Tomorrow: Future city of sentiments established through a new vision of design\n\n  \n15:40~16:10  Design Seoul 2.0 Design Policy and Future Strategies \n                       Choi In-gyu(Director-General\, Design Policy Bureau\, Seoul Metropolitan Government) \n  \n16:10~16:40  Going Public \n                       Meejin Yoon(Dean of Architecture and Art Design\, Cornell University) \n  \n16:40~17:10  The Innovative City for the Next Generation(the MZ Generation):  \n                        Advancing Towards Ultra Connectivity and the Real World \n                        Song In-hyuk(Co-CEO of Unique Good Company) \n  \n\nPanel Discussion\n\n  \n17:10~18:00 \nModerator: Professor Yoon Hyegyoung \nPanel : Thomas Heatherwick(Founder of Heatherwick Studio)\, Shigeru Ban(CEO of Shigeru Ban Architectural Design Office)\, Meejin Yoon(Dean of Architecture and Art Design\, Cornell University)\, Choi In-gyu(Director-General\, Design Policy Bureau\, Seoul Metropolitan Government)\, Choi So-hyun(Head of NAVER Design & Marketing)\, Song In-hyuk(Co-CEO of Unique Good Company)\, Lee Dal-woo(CEO of Studio Maeum)\, Yoon Hyegyoung(Research Professor\, Yonsei University) \n  \nR E G I S T R A T I O N \n\n  \nC O N T A C T \nSecretariat of Seoul Design International Forum 2023 (KIMEX Inc.) \n(06144) #302 Chunggwang Building\, 550\, Eonju-ro\, Gangnam-gu\, Seoul\, Korea \n  \nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \nWebsite. www.sdif.org \nInstagram. @sdiforum_official
URL:https://designcities.net/events/seoul-design-international-forum-2023/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:Helsinki Design Week
DESCRIPTION:Helsinki Design Week (HDW) is the largest design festival in the Nordic countries. The festival has been held annually since 2005. HDW presents design extensively with approximately 250 events every year\, covering multiple categories of design. The City of Helsinki is HDW’s main supporter. \nIn 2023 Helsinki Design Week is organized 8 – 17 September \n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n\nC O N T A C T \ninfo@helsinkidesignweek.com \n  \nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/helsinki-design-week-3/
CATEGORIES:Design Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:Detroit Month of Design
DESCRIPTION:THEME: UNITED BY DESIGN \nThe Detroit Month of Design returns for its 13th edition September 1-30. The Month of Design is produced by Design Core Detroit\, an economic development non-profit organization housed within the College for Creative Studies. Taking place throughout the City of Detroit and online\, the festival features a balanced combination of virtual\, outdoor\, and indoor experiences. Key program elements include a mix of  sponsored\,  independently-produced\, and Design Core signature events that range from exhibitions\, installations\, product launches\, lectures\, panel discussions\, tours\, workshops and more. In 2022\, the festival featured 175+ creatives\, 80+ events\, and engaged 50\,000 attendees in various Detroit neighborhoods throughout the month. The festival was established in 2011 to connect creatives\, introduce them to new markets and consumers\, expose Detroit’s design aesthetic to worldwide audiences\, and highlight the reason why Detroit is the first and only UNESCO City of Design in the United States. Learn more and register for events in August by visiting. \n  \n\n\nYou are currently viewing a placeholder content from Default. To access the actual content\, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. \n Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content \n More Information \n\n  \n  \n\nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \nhttps://designcore.org/month-of-design/
URL:https://designcities.net/events/detroit-month-of-design-2/
CATEGORIES:Design Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:FIADA - INTERNATIONAL FAIR OF DESIGN AND OTHER ARTS
DESCRIPTION:After a highly successful first edition\, and as part of the Covilhã as a UNESCO Creative City in Design programme\, FIADA is back at Jardim das Artes and will take place between August 31st and September 3rd 2023! \nThe fair continues to have IEFP as its main sponsor\, in which Artisans and Artisan Productive Units (UPA) registered on the National Register of Handicrafts\, with a Craftsman or Productive Unit Charter\, may participate. \nThe event aims to disseminate and preserve national and international handicrafts\, highlighting artisans and the relevance of Design in the conception\, innovation and commercialization of their products based on traditional techniques and knowledge that must be valued\, promoted and safeguarded. \nThe site of the event will have dozens of stands and participants\, including artisans and guests from all over the country and abroad\, as well as spaces for workshops\, live work\, musical entertainment\, restaurants and street food. \n  \n\nC O N T A C T \ncidade.criativa@cm-covilha.pt \nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/fiada-international-fair-of-design-and-other-arts/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:Austrian Design Talks
DESCRIPTION:The Austrian Design Talks at Schloss Hollenegg present ten successful partnerships between design and classical business. Using best-practice examples\, they show what contribution design makes to success\, how the development process works and how companies benefit from design. In the stylish ambience of Schloss Hollenegg\, in the heart of the Styrian Schilcherland\, two days are dedicated to cooperation and exchange between design and business from all over Austria. \n\n\nYou are currently viewing a placeholder content from Default. To access the actual content\, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. \n Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content \n More Information
URL:https://designcities.net/events/austrian-design-talks-at-schloss-hollenegg-2023/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20230607T093723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T102502Z
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SUMMARY:NEXT23 // Contemporary SA designers and craft artisans set sights on global
DESCRIPTION:From voluptuous\, earthy ceramics and traditional-with-a-twist textiles to intricately patterned hand-woven cloth in seasonal colours\, the latest in South African creativity and artisanal mastery will be on show as part of NEXT23 at Decorex Cape Town\, the country’s leading decor and design showcase\, which runs at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 22 to 25 June 2023. \nAn annual presentation of export-worthy designs\, the NEXT Trade Exhibition is proudly presented by the Craft and Design Institute (CDI)\, a South African non-profit with over two decades of success in developing creative people\, small businesses\, and the craft and design sector at large. The showcase\, which is coordinated by the CDI’s Fran Stewart\, is aimed largely at assisting buyers who are sourcing for the global market\, while bolstering local retailers too. NEXT has over several years attracted international trade buyers annually from a diverse array of countries such as Denmark\, France\, Sweden\, Italy and the US\, among others. \nFor 2023\, there are 24 exhibitors who hail from across the nation and represent the best of South African craft and design – a balanced blend of well-established and award-winning names\, mid-career designers and newcomers. What links them is quality of their output and high production capacity to meet potential export demands. \n© Love Supreme \nAll of the NEXT23 exhibitors have been coached through the CDI’s export development programme\, which has supported over 70 businesses since inception. This programme has been running for several years and was initiated and run with the support of the Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI). \n\nNEXT was launched in 2018\, and has grown annually. This is the sixth consecutive year that the CDI has staged the exhibition (having gone entirely virtual during Covid)\, and the 2023 showcase builds on the momentum of previous success stories. Says Stewart\, ‘Having witnessed the development and evolution of these exhibitors over time\, it is particularly pleasing to see how their design sensibility has deepened as their commercial viability increases. We are really heartened when we see local makers being able to expand their businesses by broadening the size of their buying audiences through access to export market support\, such as that provided by us at the CDI.’ NEXT23 will have a physical iteration at Decorex Cape Town\, to enable visiting buyers – and members of the public – to view the new and exciting collections and ranges. Alongside this\, a digital catalogue of the exhibition enables those not able to physically attend the show to purvey all the fresh directions online and access information about each of the exhibitors. \nPieces by all 24 NEXT23 participants will be on display for all four days of Decorex Cape Town\, between 10h00 and 18h00\, where guests will be able to engage with the CDI and the exhibitors themselves. \n  \n\n  \n\n  \nC O N T A C T \n\ninfo@thecdi.org.za \n\n  \nF U R T H E R   I N F O R MA T I O N \nclick here \n  \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/next23-contemporary-sa-designers-and-craft-artisans-set-sights-on-global/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
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SUMMARY:ASAHIKAWA DESIGN WEEK 2023
DESCRIPTION:Held in a UNESCO Design City\, against a backdrop of lush northern nature\, Asahikawa Design Week is a place to express ideas for the future through design.There are plenty of design events unique to a manufacturing town for furniture\, woodwork\, architecture\, machine metal\, food\, tourism and so on.In addition to symposiums featuring celebrities in the design world and factory tours of local companies\,We also planned forest walking tours and various workshops where you can interact with nature. \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n\nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \nC O N T A C T \nadw@adwhokkaido.com
URL:https://designcities.net/events/asahikawa-design-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Design Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
CREATED:20230821T102348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T102540Z
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SUMMARY:Helsinki Biennial
DESCRIPTION:Helsinki Biennial is an international art event that brings outstanding contemporary art to Vallisaari Island outside of the city\, and other locations around Helsinki. In 2023 Helsinki Biennial takes place from 12 June – 17 September 2023. \n  \n\nF U R T H E R  I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here \n 
URL:https://designcities.net/events/helsinki-biennial/
CATEGORIES:Biennale
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230805
DTSTAMP:20260617T105600
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SUMMARY:The Creative Exchange and cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL 2023
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, the Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (#cocreateSANL) and the Craft and Design Institute (CDI) are hosting a series of events to explore the concept of circularity in the African context – the challenges\, successes and the opportunities. \nIn partnership with the City of Cape Town\, Green Cape\, the African Circular Economy Network(ACEN) and Circular South Africa (CSA)\, the series of events will examine the power of design to tackle current socio-economic and environmental challenges. The events will gather academics\, policymakers\, government officials\, professionals\, civil society members\, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers to discuss\, engage\, learn\, and spark new ideas. \nTwo Creative Exchange events will be hosted – one in June and another in July\, as well as which will clminate in a 2023 #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL to be hosted in August. These knowledge exchange platforms gather people in a sharing space\, to learn and spark new ideas. \nThe Creative Exchanges and the #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL will explore the design of better systems\, processes and products that can benefit citizens\, the environment\, and lead to a more prosperous circular and green economy. The hope is to create a broader community of diverse skills and perspectives; and inspire collaborative action. \nThe main theme for the event is South Africa’s future is circular – Reimagining our world: circular design in SA.   \nThe first Creative Exchange will ask: How can we cocreate new ways to produce\, consume and live while respecting our natural resources?  \nIn July\, the Creative Exchange will be Reimagining style and travel: circularity in Fashion and tourism. \nThese discussions will explore a little deeper into what being circular means in an African context\, and why the design of better systems\, processes and products are vital\, and unpack major collaborate efforts such as the South African Plastics Pact. \n  \n  \n\n  \nC O N T A C T \n\nNatasha Prince\nnatasha.prince@thecdi.org.za \n  \n\nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \nclick here
URL:https://designcities.net/events/the-creative-exchange-and-cocreatedesign-festival-2023/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230530
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SUMMARY:Semana Africana / African Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Under the banner of “Lusophony” and multiculturalism with special emphasis on heritage and sustainability\, which are envisioned as anchors of the Municipality’s cultural programming in 2023 as well as a transversal idea to the Covilhã Action Plan as a UNESCO Creative City in Design\, the event showed the possibilities of co-creation and relationships with Portuguese-speaking African nations and had the High Sponsorship of the President of the Portuguese Republic. \nAfrican designers\, models\, chefs\, artists\, and authors showcased their works as part of a community-wide\, free event. \nThe collaboration between the municipality and the Mozambican organizations QuaQua Design and AKINO\, in association with the University of the Beira Interior (UBI)\, made the event possible. \nThe Portuguese Curators Cristina Vieira and Madalena Pereira were responsible for the initiatives in the areas of fashion design\, gastronomy\, literature\, craftwork\, music\, sculpture and other arts. \nThe week’s events\, which include the exhibition\, literary discussions\, talks on design and sustainability\, and gastronomic tastings\, begin on May 23rd at the Banco de Portugal Building. \nThe Sustainable Fashion Show\, held on May 24th at the Covilhã Municipal Theatre\, was designed as a demonstration featuring collections from numerous designers from Portuguese-speaking African nations who live in and outside of Portugal. This display of the fashion collections was combined with musical performances by EPABI and recitations of African poetry by ASTA and university lecturers. \n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				©Município da Covilhã\n				\n		\n\n  \n\n  \nC O N T A C T \nclick here \nF U R T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N \ncidade.criativa@cm-covilha.pt
URL:https://designcities.net/events/semana-africana-african-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Creative Week
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