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.

WIE TALK SERIES

A woman on the move – a life of experiences in engineering design with Lucienne Blessing

The Design Society is launching a series of online talks to encourage women to explore opportunities in engineering and foster diversity and equality. A recording of the inaugural talk by Lucienne Blessing is available now.

DS MEMBERSHIP

DS Mentorship Programme 2025-26

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!

William Powell Lewis: A passionate and innovative design educator

William Powell Lewis 1931-2022: It is with great sadness that the Design Society has learned of the passing of Associate Professor William (Bill) Lewis, a pioneer of engineering design education in Australia.

Call for mentors and mentees

DS Mentorship Programme 2026-27

The Design Society Mentorship Programme wraps up its third successful year — and we're gearing up for the 2026–27 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 2026!

AFRICA-DESIGN

AFRICA-DESIGN is a Design Society initiative to build a network of design researchers, educators, and practitioners based in African countries with particular emphasis on design for sustainable development.

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ICED25 Conference Location and Theme Reveal

Back in the Summer of 2023, the location and theme of ICED25 was unveiled at ICED23 Bordeaux using a unique method - a jigsaw puzzle.

New publication: Methodical Development of Modular Product Families

Check out this publication co-authored by Dieter Krause, and spread the word.

Board of Management

BM Elections 2025 - Call for Nominations

All members of the Society are eligible to participate in the election process. A member may nominate another member for candidature; however, self-nominations are not permitted. Nominees should be active in Society activities and organisation.

27th International Dependency and Structure Modelling Conference (DSM 2025)

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. (Full Paper submission deadline: 01 May 2025)