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Discussion and further development of all aspects of design knowledge from cognition and philosophy, to methods and tools, from research theory to practice.

The DESIGN Conference programme offers broad exchange possibilities to researchers and practitioners, strategic decision makers, managers, design and engineering professionals, national or regional agencies or governmental bodies.

Our goal is to bring together researchers and practitioners who have worked on or thought about engineering and industrial design from a variety of perspectives, disciplines, and fields: engineering, aesthetics, ergonomics, psychology, sociology and the like...

Important Dates


Full paper submission deadline
November 15, 2023

Review results and acceptance decision
January 31, 2024

Publish-ready papers
February 16, 2024

Final Conference programme
April, 2024

DESIGN 2024 Conference
May 20-23, 2024
Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Croatia

DESIGN 2024

News & Events


Final program for the DESIGN conference now available

April, 19 2024

The DESIGN conference is pleased to announce that the final program for the entire event is now available online. Participants, and all who are interested, can access a comprehensive schedule of all sessions, workshops, meetings, and keynote speeches, including the much-anticipated 5th Design Debate. The complete program details are accessible at the following link: https://www.conftool.net/design2024/sessions.php.

5th edition of the DESIGN Debate announced

April, 15 2024

The DESIGN 2024 Conference is thrilled to announce its upcoming 5th Design Debate taking place under the banner "Product is Dead. Long Live Systems!". Historically, DESIGN debates have emphasized the tangible over the theoretical, critically examining the state of design research and the efficacy of design methodologies. This year’s theme challenges the traditional emphasis on product design, advocating instead for a systemic perspective that mirrors today’s multifaceted global challenges.

Session chairs and presentation slots announced

March, 27 2024

In our continued effort to ensure a smoothly run and engaging conference, potential session chairs were recently contacted regarding their willingness to lead discussions and oversee sessions. This vital role contributes to the quality and success of the conference, fostering an environment of meaningful exchange and professional growth. Simultaneously, presenting authors have been informed about their respective presentation slots. This step marks a key phase in our preparation, allowing authors to plan and prepare for their presentations effectively. The allocated slots have been carefully considered to maximize attendee engagement and thematic relevance across the diverse array of topics to be covered at the conference. The full program is planned to be announced in mid-April.

DESIGN Conference Contact Information


  • designsociety.org
  • fsb.unizg.hr
  • unizg.hr
  • cadlab
  • perfectmeetings