News & Events
May, 22 2026
Thank you for making DESIGN 2026 a success
Invitation
By tradition, the DESIGN Conference serves as a forum for discussing and advancing engineering design knowledge—spanning engineering design science, computer science, cognitive science, philosophy, methodological innovation, and the practical application of design research. We are dedicated to bridging theoretical underpinnings and hands-on practice in an ever-changing world where design is pivotal. The previous event showcased 305 papers and hosted over 450 participants from more than 30 countries.
The conference embraces the shift from the familiar and well-trodden paths to the invigorating challenges of unexplored design frontiers. This dynamic transition compels us to ask: How can engineering design research and practice adapt to rapid changes, promote wellness, secure sustainable development, envision the future, and reinvent product design and development in emerging contexts?
Our mission is to probe and enhance design methodologies, tools, projects, and processes. We seek to foster products, systems, and services that contribute to a healthier world while examining which competencies and ICT technologies are essential. We also examine the role that AI plays and what impact all of the previous mentioned aspects have on everyday design work and human behaviour. In doing so, we address critical social, environmental, and legal issues, alongside the evolving pedagogy for educating future engineering designers and effectively sharing innovative ideas.
Important Dates
Full paper submission open
July 15, 2025
Full paper submission deadline
November 15, 2025
Review results and acceptance decision
February 2, 2026
Publish-ready papers
February 16, 2026
Final Conference programme
April, 2026
DESIGN 2026 Conference
May 18-21, 2026
Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Topics
To assist the development of the engineering systems design research community, the organizers of DESIGN propose the following core areas for the conference.
DESIGN 2026
News & Events
Thank you for making DESIGN 2026 a success
May, 22 2026
On behalf of the program chairs, organizing team, and our PCO PerfectMeetings.hr, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your participation in the DESIGN 2026 conference. Your engagement, discussions, and contributions were essential in making this conference a great success. We hope you enjoyed the venue, the scientific program, the keynote sessions, and the social events, and that your time in Cavtat met your expectations.
We would like to sincerely thank all authors, reviewers, session chairs, keynote speakers, workshop organizers, SIG leaders, sponsors, and volunteers who helped create such a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere throughout the week.
Regarding the conference proceedings, Cambridge University Press informed us that they will require a couple of additional weeks to finalize the publication process. As soon as the papers become available online, we will immediately inform all participants.
Additionally, recordings of the keynote sessions and the debate will soon be added to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@designconference4187/featured
We encourage you to subscribe, as we will continue adding multimedia content from DESIGN conferences and related activities.
If you are not already a member, we warmly invite you to join the Design Society and become part of our international community:
https://www.designsociety.org
When referring to the conference on social media, please use the hashtags:
#DESIGN2026conference #DESIGNConference #DesignSociety
Thank you once again for your participation, support, and contribution to the DESIGN community. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cavtat–Dubrovnik–Croatia for DESIGN 2028, which will take place from May 22–25, 2028.
Final programme for DESIGN 2026 now available
April, 17 2026
We are pleased to announce that the final programme and schedule for the DESIGN 2026 conference is now available online.
Participants and all interested visitors can explore the full schedule of sessions, workshops, meetings, and keynote presentations, including the much-anticipated 6th Design Debate.
The complete programme can be accessed here:
https://www.designconference.org/schedule
Programme update and session coordination underway
April, 8 2026
As part of our ongoing preparations for DESIGN 2026, we have recently contacted potential session chairs to confirm their availability and involvement. Session chairs play a key role in ensuring dynamic and well-structured discussions, contributing significantly to the overall quality of the conference.
At the same time, presenting authors have been notified of their assigned presentation slots. This milestone enables authors to begin preparing their contributions and ensures a well-balanced and engaging programme for all participants. The session structure and scheduling have been carefully designed to support thematic coherence and maximize opportunities for interaction across the diverse range of topics covered at the conference.
DESIGN Conference Contact Information
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DESIGN Conference Secretariat
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia -
PerfectMeetings.hr
URKA, d.o.o.
Kušlanova 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
+385 1 4827 279
nina.dumancic@perfectmeetings.hr
www.perfectmeetings.hr
