2025 Sir Misha Black Medal Recipient

Congratulations to William Ion

We are delighted to share that Design Society Fellow Professor William Ion has been awarded the Sir Misha Black Medal for Distinguished Services to Design Education.

Nomination Process

Research School

SSEDR'26 - Summer School on Engineering Design Research

SSEDR is aimed at PhD students and candidates working on topics related to Design Science. This year’s Engineering Design Research Summer School will take place in two stages: first in Samobor, Croatia, followed by Oropa, Italy, one month later.

Design Society Fellows

From time to time, the Society recognises individuals for their contributions to design research, education, practice and service by bestowing Design Society Fellowships.

19 Nov 2025, Online, 20:30 (UTC+0)

Design Justice and Ethics SIG: Seminar Series

The DJE SIG is launching a talk series, with Dr. Grace Burleson as guest speaker at the inaugural talk "Designing for People and Context: Integrating Social, Political, and Institutional Factors in Product Design" - Register here!

Research School

PAD2026 - 7th International Summer School on Product Architecture Design

This year's summer school on product architecture design and modularity will take place in Copenhagen (Denmark). Young researchers from all around the world get the possibility to learn, discuss and collaborate in the field of product development.

DS Awards

In recognition of the contributions of our members, we’re launching three new awards. These are designed to highlight excellence at different career stages, from emerging researchers to those with a long track record of significant contributions

Awardees

In recognition of the contributions of our members, we’re launching three new awards. These are designed to highlight excellence at different career stages, from emerging researchers to those with a long track record of significant contributions.

Fellows

A Fellow is a Design Society Member, recognised by the Society to have made a truly significant contribution to the Society and its aims and objectives.

Africa Design Talk Series

Design Science and the African Context

We are pleased to invite you to the Africa Design Talk Series – Inaugural & Distinguished Session, featuring Prof. Panos Papalambros (University of Michigan; Editor-in-Chief, Design Science Journal) speaking on “Design Science and the African Context.”

DESIGN Conference

DS Scholarships 2026

The Design Society is pleased to continue its scholarship programme, offering two scholarship models to support members’ participation in leading conferences across the design research and education community. The scholarships aim to foster inclusivity, reduce financial barriers, and enhance member engagement by enabling more members to attend and contribute to Design Society supported events. (Deadline 27 February 2026)

28 NOV at 13:00 CET (UTC+1)

Webinar: Collaborations for Sustainable Transitions

The Sustainable Design SIG have got a new group of young researchers who are organising a webinar!

Honorary Fellows

Honorary Fellowship is the highest honour the Society can bestow in recognition of the highest standard of professional achievement in design practice, teaching or research. Honorary Fellows reflect the values and aspirations of the Society.