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The project offers informal training to young designers in the form of masterclasses, residencies and a range of promotional and educational activities for the design sector and general audience in order to raise awareness on designer’s and consumer’s responsibility in the context of the Green Deal.

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Design festivals on green and sustainable design, in 5 European cities: Barcelona Design Week, Vienna Design Week, Skopje Design Week, What Design Can Do Conference in Amsterdam and Mikser Festival in Belgrade.

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News

NEXT GEN Workshop at Barcelona Design Week 2024

On October 17th, the NEXT GEN DESIGN Workshop on circular economy took place at the Disseny Hub Barcelona, led by *HOLON and aimed at young designers between 18 and 30 years old. The workshop offered tools to integrate the principles of circularity in design projects, with an emphasis on reuse, digital traceability and the sustainable […]

What if water… exhibition at Barcelona Design Week 2024

During the Barcelona Design Week (16th to 26th October) presented the “What if water…” exhibition on the critical challenge of water management and conservation, created by design students from six design schools from Barcelona: BAU, EINA, Elisava, IED Barcelona, LCI Barcelona, and Escola Llotja (ESDAPC), in one of the BDW Associated Venues: Cosentino City Barcelona. […]

Edu talks at No. 18 Design for Human Future Conference at Barcelona Design Week 2024

On October 18th, the Barcelona Design Week celebrated the No. 18 Design for Human Future Conference, a key event aimed at exploring how design can play a crucial role in building a more sustainable world. As part of NEXT GEN DESIGN, during this Conference, were organized two EDU TALKS to inspire and engage the audience, inviting two speakers to […]

designaustria: Women Creating the Future of Design

The "Next Gen Design: Women Creating the Future of Design" masterclass, held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at designforum Wien, was a well-attended and meaningful event during VIENNA DESIGN WEEK. Organized by designaustria, the event brought together designers, professionals, and students to discuss important issues surrounding gender diversity, equality, and the future of design. […]