The Better Design Award is becoming a global catalyst for design-driven change
Design awards are often abundant, but only a few become pivotal. Even fewer manage to translate a trophy into lasting […]
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Design events bring together designers, brands, institutions and audiences to present new ideas, products and research. This section covers design weeks, fairs, exhibitions, festivals and installations taking place across the international design calendar. From global events to independent initiatives, these occasions offer a snapshot of the industry's current priorities and emerging conversations. On DesignWanted, event coverage goes beyond launches to document the projects, exhibitions and people defining each edition.
A celebration of design, culture and creative collaboration returns to Bali
From August 14–18, 2025, the lush, weathered grounds of Bali Festival Park in Sanur will once again transform into an […]
From vision to real-world impact: what makes the Goldreed Award a game-changer
In an era where innovation is the global currency of progress, design has evolved from aesthetic flourish to strategic necessity. […]
Elisava’s class of 2025: Our top 5 highlights
This year’s Grad Showcase from Elisava featured more than 400 works in the fields of design and engineering. The projects […]
Global vision meets China’s design and manufacturing power
Since its inception in 1999, CBD Guangzhou has grown into a cornerstone event for the building decoration sector, traditionally with […]
Fucina Frammenti: The brand that turns industry leftovers into design marvels
At this year’s 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, Italian company Fucina Frammenti unveiled something new: an immersive installation called Appartamento, which aims […]
Ideas For Business – Call #1: Meet the three winning projects
In an age where furniture is expected to do more than simply furnish, DesignWanted launched, this May, a call to […]
A creative showcase at the crossroads of reality and imagination
Design Month Graz 2025 concluded with a powerful testament to the role of design in navigating the complexities of our […]
A belt for the future: How Hottie hacks menstruation from the inside out
It was one of those Berlin evenings that linger. While next door in the Gropius Bau an exhibition paid tribute […]
iF Design Award 2025: A look at the winners and the night of the ceremony
The curtain has just closed on the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, at a sold-out event held at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in […]
Ferrari Collectibles Series: the anatomy of a legend
While during Milan Design Week most companies focus on looking towards the future, Ferrari has chosen to do something more […]
Designing hope: Sou Fujimoto’s Grand Ring for Expo 2025 Osaka
Situated on Yumeshima, a man-made island in Osaka Bay, Grand Ring serves as the centerpiece of the six months long […]
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