News & Events
February, 2 2026
Registration and Accommodation Reservation is Open
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
Registration and Accommodation Reservation is Open
February, 2 2026
Registration for participants is open. All information is available at:
https://www.designconference.org/registration
Accommodation reservation is open. All information is available at:
https://www.designconference.org/accommodation
Those who need a visa to enter Croatia should read the information provided at:
https://www.designconference.org/visas
DESIGN Conference Paper Review Results
February, 2 2026
After receiving reviews, the Programme Chairs have made their final decision on the acceptance of the papers. To remind you, we received more than 500 submissions, highlighting the event's popularity and the high caliber of research within our community. Notably, 12% of these submissions were desk-rejected by the Programme Chairs before the review stage, and from those reviewed, 76% were accepted. This rigorous selection process is a testament to the competitive nature of the DESIGN conference.
Onshape announced as lead sponsor for DESIGN 2026
January, 30 2026
We are delighted to announce that Onshape/PTC will once again serve as the Lead Sponsor of the 19th International Design Conference – DESIGN 2026. This partnership marks a significant milestone for our event, highlighting the convergence of innovation, technology, and design.
For more details about Onshape/PTC and what they bring to the DESIGN 2024 conference, please visit https://www.designconference.org/onshape.
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
