05.07.2024.

Using design for positive impact

This summer, hundreds of creatives, activists, policymakers and start-ups will meet in Amsterdam for the 12th edition of WDCD Live. This year’s festival will take place at the beautiful Muziekgebouw and features an immersive programme on design and climate justice.

Leading the conversation will be a line-up of rebellious thinkers, makers and doers from around the world: including fashion designer Bobby Kolade, architect Afaina de Jong, graphic designer Clive Russell, as well as the winners of the global Redesign Everything Challenge. Join us to explore how creative activism can be a powerful tool for disruption.

During the festival, we’ll explore what this might look like in practice through the lens of three core themes: Designing for Climate Justice, From Ancient Knowledge to AI, and Designing for the Circular Transition.

The main stage programme will present talks by over eight leading figures in the creative industry, along with a series of musical performances designed to energise the crowd. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage more deeply through the breakout programme, which includes smaller workshops and panel discussions on themes such as cultural heritage, community-building, and the role of new technologies.