The Design Society is an international non-governmental, non-profit organisation whose members share a common interest in design. The Society strives to contribute to a broad and rigorous understanding of all aspects of design, and to promote the use of design knowledge for the good of humanity and the world we live in.
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.
This special issue aims to foster this collaboration across fields and to explore the latest, emerging and innovative concepts, methodologies, tools and strategies for structuring, managing and planning design processes ...
In this program based in Brazil, students will undertake a hands-on experience aimed at collaboratively designing innovative solutions to tackle complex social issues, together with key stakeholders.
The purpose of this thematic collection is to selectively address and discuss actual topics along the entire value chain from material to design and fabrication, sharing achievements at the leading edge of research ...
Design cognition analysis provides a basis for cognitive models and theories of design activity and is central to advancing scientific knowledge about designing.
This Thematic Collection seeks to contain high quality and novel contributions reporting on how design research relates to design practice.
This free public lecturer will be presented by Dr Gregory Quinn on the topic of 'blowing your cover: shelters, computation & innovation'.
The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge asks problem solvers from around the globe to help tackle the world’s plastic waste crisis.
Visit our private members Online Learning Zone to watch videos from the Design Practice SIG Speaker Series
This thematic collection seeks to capture exciting design neurocognition research across all neuroimaging modalities (fMRI, fNIRs, EEG, etc.), as well as to identify and delineate future directions for research in design neurocognition.
The aim of this thematic collection is to bring together leading edge research that focuses on the intersection of design and deep learning.
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.
The annual event provides a platform for young researchers and postgraduates to present and discuss their new approaches in the field of product development and design.
