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SUMMARY:Global Design Forum Returns to the V&A: "Worlds in Motion"
DESCRIPTION:From 12 to 14 September\, the Global Design Forum comes back to the Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre at the V&A South Kensington. This is the thought-leadership programme at the heart of the London Design Festival\, and it brings together voices from many fields to talk about where design is heading next. \nThis year’s theme is Worlds in Motion\, curated by Rhiarna Dhaliwal. Over three days\, speakers from different disciplines and different parts of the world will sit down and talk about the exchange of ideas\, culture and know-how — and about how design can act as a driver of change on a global scale. The programme is backed by Bowmore and Sun Media Group as Programme Partners\, and by L-Acoustics as Session Partner. \nDiscover London Design Festival 2026 \nThe Shape of Colour \nWhat to expect\nThe line-up mixes practice and theory. Es Devlin CBE opens the forum with a keynote on Saturday\, right after a session called Shared Intelligence and a screening of Planet City and When Forgiving the Sunlight. Liam Young\, who co-directs Planet City\, is among the speakers too. \nEs Devlin\, keynote speaker \nSunday moves into colour\, sound and material culture\, with talks such as The Shape of Colour and Activating Objects\, plus a session built around L-Acoustics and the role of sound in design. The day closes with a conversation between Snarkitecture’s Alex Mustonen and Bowmore’s Dr Calum Fraser. \nMonday brings the forum to a close with a conversation between Sun Media Group’s Yang Lan and Natalie Melton\, Executive Director of the Crafts Council — a pairing that says a lot about how the festival wants to link London’s design scene with a wider\, international audience. The last two sessions\, Civic Futures and After Extraction\, take the conversation into questions of resource use and collective responsibility. \nWhy it’s worth watching from an Asian point of view\nFor readers who follow the design conversation between Italy and Asia\, this year’s forum offers a useful window. Sun Media Group’s involvement\, and the presence of Yang Lan on the programme\, point to a growing overlap between London’s design institutions and Chinese media and cultural platforms — a trend worth keeping an eye on for anyone working across these two markets. The forum’s broader theme\, about the exchange of ideas across geographies\, fits well with what’s already happening on the ground at events such as CIFF and CBD Guangzhou\, where Western and Asian design worlds increasingly share the same stage. \nGlobal Design Forum 2026 Speakers\nAdam Nathaniel Furman\, Alex Mustonen\, Anna Franklin\, Baum & Leahy\, Betty Zhiqin Lu\, Brendan Cormier\, Claudia Pasquero\, David Miles\, Dr. Calum Fraser\, Es Devlin CBE\, Eunjo Lee\, Francesca Perry\, Grace Xu\, Harry Kumar\, Hideki Yoshimoto\, Hollie Buhagiar\, Janice Li\, Justina Alexandroff\, Kassia St Clair\, Lakwena Maciver\, Liam Young\, Marina Blake\, Ms. Yang Lan\, Mykola Kabluka\, Natalie Melton\, Pita Arreola\, Ruth Lloyd\, Sahra Hesri\, Sam Ghantous\, Sam Jacob\, Samta Nadeem\, Seetal Solanki\, Stephen Dobbie\, Sultan Albadran\, Tobais Revelle\, and Yasaman Sheri. \nTalks Programme\nSaturday 12 September \n\nShared Intelligence – 12:20 pm\nA screening of Planet City and When Forgiving the Sunlight – 1:40 pm\nShared Ecologies – 2:40 pm\nKeynote: Es Devlin CBE – 4:00 pm\n\nSunday 13 September \n\nThe Shape of Colour – 10:30 am\nActivating Objects – 11:45 am\nL-Acoustics: The Power of Sound – 1:00 pm\nIn conversation with Snarkitecture’s Alex Mustonen and Bowmore’s Dr. Calum Fraser – 3:00 pm\n\nMonday 14 September \n\nIn conversation: Sun Media Group’s Yang Lan and Crafts Council’s Natalie Melton – 10:20 am\nCivic Futures – 12:35 pm\nAfter Extraction – 1:50 pm\n\nTickets & Program\nThe talks programme is free to attend\, and tickets can be booked through Eventbrite. The full speaker list and schedule are available on the London Design Festival website \nGlobal Design Forum \nV&A South Kensington\nLydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre\nSeptember 12-14\, 2026
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/global-design-forum-returns-to-the-va-worlds-of-motion/
LOCATION:V&A South Kensington\, Cromwell Road\, London\, SW7 2RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:Tallinn Design Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Baltic region’s premier design event\, Disainiöö (Tallinn Design Festival)\, returns from 28 September to 4 October 2026 at the iconic Põhjala Factory. For over two decades\, the festival has served as a vital international hub where designers\, creative professionals\, students\, and enthusiasts converge to foster innovation and collaboration. Drawing an annual crowd of over 10\,000 attendees\, the event has gained widespread recognition worldwide.\n \nTallinn Design Festival\, September 28 – October 4\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: one main venue\, Põhjala Factory\, plus satellite events\, over 100 brands and designers\nAround 10\,000 visitors\nFree admission upon registration for many events\nDesign night party: paid ticket\nInternational Design Conference: paid ticket\nGeneral opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday\, h. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm \nOpening hours may vary in the different venues\nPlease check Disainio.ee for more info and the complete program \nDiscover Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \nDesign exhibition at Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \nTheme 2026: Future of Product Design\n\nThe 2026 edition explores the function of product design within our rapidly evolving landscape\, emphasizing sustainability\, flexibility\, inclusivity\, and an awareness of materials. \nFestival director Ilona Gurjanova observes: “While contemporary focus has largely shifted toward immaterial design\, we must pivot back to the fundamental values of physical product design. Every choice—covering material selection\, form\, manufacturing\, and product lifespan—directly impacts both our daily lives and the health of the planet.” \nThroughout the week\, the festival offers an extensive schedule featuring conferences\, exhibitions\, interactive workshops\, community gatherings\, and commercial design showcases\, integrating design into everyday urban life. Over 100 events are scheduled throughout the city. \nRead more on “Design For Equality\, International Design Conference 2025“\n \nDesign For All at Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \nDesign Festival Highlights \n\nInternational Conference “Future of Product Design” on 1 October\, featuring renowned experts such as Tom Lloyd (Pearson Lloyd\, UK)\, Richard Hall (UK)\, Raffaella Mangiarotti (Italy)\, Jean‑Louis Frechin (France)\, Jonas Pettersson (Sweden)\, Jaume Domenech (Germany)\, and others. \n\n\nInternational Design Conference at Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \n\n“Well Made – What It Means Today\,” a major exhibition curated by Tom Lloyd. Opening 28 September\, it presents nearly 50 international design objects alongside insights from over 20 prominent Estonian contributors\n\nBRUNO Product Design Award 2026 exhibition\, celebrating top-tier Estonian product design across lifestyle\, environmental\, and engineering sectors\n\nFrance Impact Design Award exhibition\, organized in partnership with APCI\, showcasing exemplary French design work\n\nArts Thread Global Graduate Show\, highlighting works from emerging international designers\n\nShowcases from leading Estonian design institutions: Pallas\, EKA\, TÜ Viljandi Culture Academy\, TalTech\, and TLÜ Haapsalu College\n\nAn international poster exhibition courtesy of the Haapsalu Graphic Design Festival\nThe DOM sustainable fashion performance\, serving as the festival’s opening event on 28 September\nDesign Street and the SISUSTUS+ interior and outdoor design section\nPechaKucha Night\, the Design Auction\, and a diverse range of workshops suitable for all ages\nA family-friendly area created in partnership with Vivita Tallinn\nCurated design bike tours through the city’s key design landmarks and venues\nA bustling satellite programme featuring open studios\, art galleries\, and guided city tours\n\nFrench Culture Day – 29 September Partnering with Jazzkaar\, the festival presents French Culture Day\, welcoming top French designers and cultural leaders\, and concluding with a Parisian chanson concert performed by the Rebecca Kontus Trio \nA Festival Shaping the Future “The BRUNO award\, which we present during the festival\, serves as our shared definition of what responsible\, future-ready product design looks like today\,” says Gurjanova. “It honours innovative work that establishes a new benchmark for aesthetics\, functionality\, and sustainability.”\n \nWhy visit \nVisiting the Tallinn Design Festival is an essential experience for anyone looking to explore the cutting edge of global innovation within the unique\, atmospheric setting of the historic Põhjala Factory. As the largest design event in the Baltics\, it offers an immersive program of over 100 activities\, including inspiring international conferences\, world-class exhibitions\, and interactive workshops. Whether you are a professional designer seeking insights into the future of sustainability or an enthusiast eager to discover new creative trends\, the festival provides an unparalleled opportunity to network and engage with the absolute best of contemporary design. \nSome images from Tallinn Design Festival 2025 \n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n\nTallinn Design Festival\, September 28 – October 4\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: one main venue\, Põhjala Factory\, plus satellite events\, over 100 brands and designers\nAround 10\,000 visitors\nFree admission upon registration \nDesign night party: paid ticket\nInternational Design Conference: paid ticket\nGeneral opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday\, h. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm \nOpening hours may vary in the different venues\nPlease check Disainio.ee for more info and the complete program
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/tallinn-design-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Põhjala Factory\, Marati tn 5\, Tallinn\, 10151\, Estonia
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