Survey on the use of virtual reality for design review sessions (model-based design strategy)

Please support this research survey effort if you have experience in industrial design review practice.

Algorithmic approach to engineering design

Presentation at the ‘Design theory’ SIG Workshop.

Designing a better world for all

Design Science Journal Thematic Collection

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

Call for bids to host ICED27 (now closed)

After announcing that ICED25 will be hosted in Dallas, the Design Society Board of Management is calling for bids to host ICED27.

Rigi 2022 - Science Day (incl. SIG & Chapters Day)

Science Day 2022 will incorporate SIGs & Chapters Day. All information required for 17th March 2022 can be found here.

Design Engineering – Sustainable and Holistic (Wachs, 2022)

The book describes the potential of both design objects and concepts, as well as design as a process, with a specially strong focus on the process of design engineering in the past, present and future.

Creativity and AI

Please support us by undertaking this short creativity task (15 min); we aim for 600 participants - you do not need a creative background. No personal data will be collected. All our data will be made open access, so help us support design research.

Milan, Italy, 29 Sep - 01 Oct 2026

DSM 2026 - Call for Contributions

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. DSM 2026 will be hosted at Politecnico de Milano, Italy.

Survey on Design Co-creation and Elderly

Support this research work if you have experience as a professional working in the field of Design.

20 years of The Design Society

The year 2020 marks a milestone for The Design Society achieving 20 years of a worldwide community towards Design research, education and practice.