5.07.2024.

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 of talks and workshops 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—and learn from changemakers who are paving the way.

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.

In a nutshell, here are the main components of this year’s festival:

• A main stage programme featuring talks by 8+ leading figures in the creative industry; plus a string of musical performances to bring the crowd to their feet.
• A breakout programme for visitors to dive deeper; featuring smaller workshops and panel discussions on themes like cultural heritage, community-building and the role of new technologies.
• A circular showcase by the 11 winners of the global Redesign Everything Challenge