GUIDE
How to use a knowledge base
Step-by-step guide to using the Design Society Knowledge Base.
Knowledge Base Repository
In addition to research papers, the Design Society is developing several valuable resources for those interested in the study of design. These include a repository of PhD theses, a library of case studies and transcripts of design activities, and an archive of our newsletters. Please note that these resources are accessible exclusively to Design Society members.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education
The International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education is an annual conference hosted in the UK and Internationally. The conference is organised in partnership with the Design Education Special Interest Group (DESIG) of the Design Society and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).
The conference brings together representatives from education and industry who have an interest in sharing new perspectives on design education. It provides a forum for educators, practitioners and students from product and engineering design and development, human-centred and inclusive design and industry to discuss current and future educational issues.
DS 137: Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2025)
Fostering Human-Centred Products and Services in Design (OUTPACE). University of Malta, Valletta Campus, Malta. 11th and 12th September 2025.
DS 131: Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2024)
Rise of the Machines: Design Education in the Generative AI Era. Aston University, Birmingham, UK. 5th and 6th September 2024.
DS 123: Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2023)
Responsible Innovation for Global Co-habitation. Elisava, Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, Spain. 7th and 8th September 2023.
