We are looking for imaginative ideas and projects that are outstandingly designed and forward-looking. In addition to market-ready products and services, this also includes conceptual and student work. Design innovations are just as much in demand as technical and social innovations. There are no limits to creativity!

All details and competition dates and deadlines are available on the awards website.

The aim is to explore how AI may affect not only the way we live together, but also the political, social and creative foundations of our society. What role can AI play in strengthening democratic processes, and where are the risks that could threaten them? How can science, design and culture work together to create AI systems that are inclusive, fair and democratic?

Panelists:
Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann, Professor of Internet Policy at the FU Berlin, Head of the Research Group “Politics of Digitalization” at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center
Yasemin Keskintepe, art historian and curator - among other things, she organized the special exhibition “Artificial Intelligence. Machines - Learning - Human Dreams” at the German Hygiene Museum in Dresden
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Löwe, Director UX Design at the digital agency Virtual Identity, co-author of the book “Design and Artificial Intelligence”

Keynote speech and moderation:
Prof. Carl Frech, Professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Würzburg

Short presentation “Exhibiting AI”:
Jan Hillmann-Regett, Exhibition Designer and Katharina Loderstädt, Creative Director at Archimedes Exhibitions

Thursday, 10 April 2025
18:30 - 20:00

Afterwards: Get-together

Location
Workshop & Studios Archimedes Exhibitions
Saarbrücker Str. 24
10405 Berlin

The event will be held in German.
Admission is free.

Learn more about the event and register here.

Because only those who can visually imagine a future will set out to achieve it. Tickets and further information at: see-conference.org/

Learn more about the event and register here.

We are looking for imaginative ideas and projects that are outstandingly designed and forward-looking. In addition to market-ready products and services, this also includes conceptual and student work. Design innovations are just as much in demand as technical and social innovations. There are no limits to creativity!

All details and competition dates and deadlines are available on the awards website.

The conference brings together experts from design, politics, business and science to discuss the diverse potential of design across disciplinary boundaries together with the audience. Use this opportunity for exchange and dialog and to develop new projects. The IDZ is a member organization of the German Design Day and a cooperation partner of the Federal Design Congress.

When: 8 May, 1:00 p.m. to 10 May, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Munich

Further information, registration and tickets here

Discount for IDZ members: Ticket category “Reduced member organizations”
until 3 February: 150,00 €
until 6 May: gradual increase up to 250,00 €

As part of the Leipzig Environment Days, together with the special exhibition “FUTURES. Material and Design of Tomorrow”, we are currently planning a program with exciting lectures and discussions.

Location
Museums at GRASSI
Johannisplatz 5-11
04103 Leipzig

Date
May 22 to June 8, 2025

As part of the Leipzig Environment Days, together with the special exhibition “FUTURES. Material and Design of Tomorrow”, we are currently planning a program with exciting lectures and discussions.

Location
Museums at GRASSI
Johannisplatz 5-11
04103 Leipzig

Date
May 22 to June 8, 2025

In cooperation with the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, the exhibition will be complemented by a supporting program and workshops that offer additional insights into the themes of the nominated and award-winning projects. The exhibition will conclude on July 19 with a finissage and brunch as part of the Diploma Exhibition of the Faculty of Design and Art.

Location
NOI Techpark
A.-Volta-Straße 13/A
39100 Bozen/Südtirol
Italy

Dates
June 19th to July 20th, 2025

Vernissage / Finissage
June 19th / July 19th