CONFERENCES

DESIGN2026 - Review Process Underway

The Programme Chairs of DESIGN 2026 have completed the initial screening of all submissions to ensure alignment with the conference scope and formatting requirements. A sincere thank you to all reviewers for their commitment and contribution to advancing the field of engineering design research.

Designing a better world for all

Design Science Journal Thematic Collection

Designing a better world for all: diversity, equity and inclusion

Design Society Rigi Meeting 2023

Every year the Board of Management, Advisory Board and SIG and Chapter Leaders of the DS meet to discuss the development and administration of the Society and, in a day of scientific discussions, to explore important issues in design research.

Late Registration Still Open for ICED25 in Dallas!

We are pleased to announce that late registration for the International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED25) in Dallas is still open!

Design Society UK Members - Income Tax Relief

The Design Society (DS) has been approved by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs under Section 344 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 allowing UK taxpayers to claim tax relief on professional membership fees.

DS MEMBERSHIP

DS Mentorship Programme: New Cycle Launching Soon!

The Design Society Mentorship Programme wraps up its second successful year — and we're gearing up for the 2025–26 edition, launching this September! Open to all members, the programme connects early-career researchers, PhD students, and seasoned professionals for meaningful growth and collaboration. Apply by 15 August 2025!

New publication: Springer Handbook of Engineering Systems Design

We are delighted to announce this Springer Reference Works: https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-030-81159-4.

WIE TALK SERIES

Engineering with Empathy: Lessons from a Cross-Disciplinary Career

The Design Society has launched a series of online talks to encourage women to explore opportunities in engineering and foster diversity and equality. Our next talk is by Malin Hane Hagström and can be watched LIVE on 30 April 2025.

Registration open

The Scottish Design Workshop (SDW)

Join us for the Scottish Design Workshop 2025, inviting academics, practitioners, and others to discuss design and engineering issues. This one-day event will focus on the development of joint research proposals to tackle the most urgent and systemic challenges of today.

Design Society Rigi Meeting 2019

Every year the Board of Management, Advisory Board and SIG and Chapter Leaders of the Design Society meet to discuss the development and administration of the Society and, in a day of scientific discussions.