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.

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

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.

Nomination Process

Job Vacancies

Professor/Reader in Manufacturing Automation

The Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management (DMEM) is an internationally leading department, Delivering Total Engineering solutions for responsible and sustainable futures. We seek to appoint a Professor/Reader in Manufacturing Automation, with the post expected to commence as soon as possible. DMEM brings together expertise in creative and engineering design, manufacturing, and engineering operations management. Our research centres and groups focus on through-life product and system development, with core themes spanning creativity and innovation, materials exploration, sustainability, and advanced technology. We are proud of our substantial and well-established collaborations with academic and industrial partners across the world.

International Conference on Engineering Design

Call for bids to host ICED29

After announcing that ICED27 will be hosted in Hamburg, Germany, in August 2027, the Design Society Board of Management is calling for bids to host ICED29. The Board is accepting bids from all over the world, and those interested in bidding have until January 2026 to submit.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Job Vacancies

Three Research Associate/Assistant opportunities

Are you passionate about working on systems design for health, improving lives for people living with multiple long term conditions? Three Research Associate/Assistant opportunities exist as part of the SEISMIC SHIFT research project with the University of Strathclyde and NHS partners, patients, carers, industry, and public sector stakeholders to make a real difference.