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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.
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ICED Conference LinkedIn - Follow for updates!
ICED has a dedicated LinkedIn account. Make sure you follow it for all the latest updates for ICED25 and beyond!
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Survey Invitation: Interactive modelling interfaces for model-based systems engineering
Haobo Wang, a PhD Student at Grenoble Institute of Technology, France, is conducting research on interactive modelling interfaces for model-based systems engineering and invites you to contribute to a 15-minute online survey.
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RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Design & Manufacturing Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering (MPE) at Aarhus University is expanding its research and teaching activities and invites applications within the Section of Design & Manufacturing Engineering. (Apply online by 02 January 2024)
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Fully funded PhD position, Dyson School of Design Engineering (London, UK)
PhD Scholarship on Codesign of Gender-Inclusive Health Innovation (apply by 08 Jan 2024)
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Are you in a Nordic country or Interested in Nordic approaches to Design Research?
Why not sign up to the Nordic Chapter for all the latest news and events? Find out how to sign up here!
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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.
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HSDR 6 - Cambridge Workshop: 11-12 December 2023
Upcoming: 6th International Meeting on Healthcare Systems Design Research
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PhD offer - Maturity model to support the co-creation of local accessible urban factories
Full time PhD position at Grenoble INP - University Grenoble Alpes. We are one of the major French academic lab in industrial engineering. The Thesis will explore the new trends in local, sustainable urban manufacturing and co-creation.
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PAD2024 - 6th International Summer School on Product Architecture Design
The research collaboration of Prof. Krause, Prof. Otto, Prof. Isaksson and Prof. Moon aims to broaden the knowledge of young researchers in the field of product architecture design and modularity and to create a platform to interact and discuss.
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Call for bids to host ICED27
After announcing that ICED25 will be hosted in Dallas, the Design Society Board of Management is calling for bids to host ICED27.
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Minutes of the General Meeting 2023
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Call for Papers: NordDesign 2024
The NordDesign 2024 conference - 12-14 August 2024 - Co-hosted by the University of Iceland and Reykjavík University
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ICED2023 AFRICA-DESIGN Workshop: Towards Mutual Collaboration in Africa and Beyond
This workshop will provide a forum for assessing progress to date towards creating an African Chapter of the Design Society, challenges and opportunities, and develop a plan for moving forward.
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In Memoriam: Dr Rob Bracewell
Rob Bracewell 1962-2023: It is with great sadness that the Design Society has learnt of the death of a good colleague and friend, Dr Rob Bracewell.
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Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
We have many SIGs for members to get involved with. Click here to find out more!
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Data Informed Design
Our newest Special Interest Group (SIG) - Data Informed Design
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ICED Conference LinkedIn - Follow for updates!
ICED now has a dedicated LinkedIn account. Make sure you follow it for all the latest updates.
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New publication: Springer Handbook of Engineering Systems Design
We are delighted to announce this Springer Reference Works: https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-030-81159-4.
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New publication: Methodical Development of Modular Product Families
Check out this publication co-authored by Dieter Krause, and spread the word.
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Design Practice Speaker Series: Professor Ben Hicks - Digital Twins (Video now available)
See a video of Professor Ben Hicks' talk, "Lies, damned lies and Digital Twins"
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34th Design for X Symposium (DFX 2023)
DfX offers young scientists from the field of product development a platform for presenting new ideas and approaches to their research. (Abstract Submissions by 26 May 2023)
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Retrospective PAD2022 in Gothenburg
A reflection on the events and success of PAD2022, held last year in Gothenburg.
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ICED23 Conference Planning
In preparation for the 24th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED23) in Bordeaux, the Organizing and Program Committee met at ENSAM in Paris from 23-25 January.
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Design Society 'Rigi' meeting 2023
Every year the Board of Management, Advisory Board and SIG and Chapter Leaders of the DS meet to discuss the development and administration of the Society and, in a day of scientific discussions, to explore important issues in design research.
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Congratulations to Panos Papalambros
Panos Papalambros has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), citing his “contributions to complex systems optimization and leadership in advancing transformative engineering design research and education.”
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Design Society UK Members - Income Tax Relief
The Design Society (DS) has been approved by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs under Section 344 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 allowing UK taxpayers to claim tax relief on professional membership fees.
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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.
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ICED23 International Conference on Engineering Design
The 24th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED23, will continue to be a great forum where the design community comes together to share insights, discover new ideas, create new design ventures, and form friendships.
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Design Society Fellow: Professor William Ion
Design Society Fellowship was bestowed on Professor William Ion in May 2022.
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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.
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Design Research Notes: A new platform for design research quality discussions
Research Notes are short papers, motivated by the growing need for design research to more actively reflect on, celebrate, and build research quality to mature as a field.
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Members' Dashboard: How to interact with us
We have made it easier for you, as Design Society member, to access and edit your data and to contribute to the Design Society website
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Design Society Fellow: Professor P. John Clarkson
Design Society Fellowship was bestowed on Professor P. John Clarkson in August 2021
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Design Society Fellow: Professor Warren Seering
Design Society Fellowship was bestowed on ProfessorWarren Seering in August 2021
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Design Society Fellow: Professor Panos Y. Papalambros
Design Society Fellowship was bestowed on Professor Panos Y. Papalambros in August 2021
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Design Society Fellow: Professor Emeritus Margareta Norell Bergendahl
Design Society Fellowship was bestowed on Professor Emeritus Margareta Norell Bergendahl in August 2021
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The Design Society General Meeting 2021
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Special Issue: Design Contributions for the COVID-19 Global Emergency
A two volumes Special Issue within Strategic Design Research Journal
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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.
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Survey on Design Co-creation and Elderly
Support this research work if you have experience as a professional working in the field of Design.
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Design Society 'Rigi' Meeting 2021
Every year the Board of Management, Advisory Board and SIG and Chapter Leaders of the Design Society meet to discuss the development and administration of the Society and, in a day of scientific discussions.
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Online Learning Zone
Visit our 'Online Learning Zone' to watch videos of seminars and keynotes from notable names in the design community.
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In Memoriam: Umberto Cugini
Umberto Cugini 1941-2021: The Design Society sadly announces the passing of Prof. Umberto Cugini, well-known by many DS members for his active role in the world of engineering design and ICT technologies.
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Algorithmic approach to engineering design
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We Are Not Users: Dialogues, Diversity, and Design, MIT Press - A new book on design (Subrahmanian, Reich, Krishnan, 2020)
This book culminates work of over three decades on design. It addresses issues at the heart of contemporary challenges and debates and written in a way accessible to a large audience.
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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.
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New Members' Dashboard
We have made it easier for you, as Design Society member, to access and edit your data and to contribute to the Design Society website.
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Apply for DS endorsed status for your event
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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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The Design Society on Social Media
Increase your networking abilities by joining us on our social media platforms.
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Design Society 'Rigi' meeting 2018
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