The call for papers for DESIGN COMMIT 2026, the second International Conference on Design & Industry, will take place in Guimarães from March 25 to 27, 2026, and is open until July 30, 2025.

The theme of the 2026 edition is Design for Different Futures, Learning with Nature, with the aim of producing advances in the dialogue between design, industry, nature and society.

 

In a rapidly transforming world, DESIGN COMMIT 2026 breaks boundaries, fostering a dynamic relationship between design, industry, and nature. This global platform brings together visionary researchers, pioneering designers, creative academics, forward-thinking companies, and policymakers. The theme ‘Design for Different Futures | Learning with Nature’ calls for integrating nature’s intelligence into design and industry. We seek to reimagine a future where creativity, responsibility, and resilience shape a world in harmony with nature.

 

DESIGN COMMIT 2026 is committed to redefining the role of design as a force for sustainability, inclusion, and resilience. We challenge conventional models, exploring nature-inspired solutions, biomimicry, and circular economy principles to drive innovation.

The edition aligns with the UN 2030 Agenda and promotes regenerative practices, ethical production, and technological responsibility.

 

THEMATIC AREAS FOR SUBMISSION
ECHOES – Learning from Nature’s Wisdom
• – Biomimetic Design
• – Natural Patterns in Design
• – Nature-Inspired Product Design
• – Sustainable Innovations from Nature
• – Bio-Inspired Engineering
LISTEN – Attuning to Natural Systems
• – Environmental Data in Design
• – Observational Methods in Natural Systems
• – Ecosystem-Informed Design
• – Nature-Based Decision Making
• – Adaptive Design from Nature
NURTURE – Cultivating Sustainable Practices
• – Regenerative Design and Agriculture
• – Permaculture in Urban Design
• – Biodiversity-Supporting Products
• – Eco-friendly Manufacturing Practices
• – Sustainable Consumer Goods
REGENERATION – Designing for Renewal
• – Ecological Restoration Projects
• – Resilient Infrastructure Design
• – Social Impact of Regenerative Design
• – Urban Renewal and Green Spaces
• – Community-Led Environmental Projects
SYSTEMIC – Integrative and Holistic Approaches
• – Systems Thinking in Design
• – Integrated Ecosystem Design
• – Holistic Product Development
• – Interconnected Network Solutions
• – Cross-Disciplinary Design Approaches

Call submission: EasyChair submission system

 

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