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2nd International Conference on Design and Industry
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25-27 March 2026
Guimarães, Portugal
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Design for Different Futures
Learning with Nature
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This edition is organised by the School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho (EAAD) and the Laboratory of Landscape, Heritage and Territory (Lab2PT), in partnership with the School of Design (ESD) of the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), the Department of Communication and Art of the University of Aveiro and the Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture (ID+), the Lisbon School of Architecture (FA ULisboa), and the Research & Education in Design research group (REDES) from the Centre for Research in Architecture, Urbanism and Design (CIAUD), as well as the School of Applied Arts (ESART) of the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco (IPCB), and Rethink – Research Group on Design for the Territory (CIAUD).
This conference aims to foster and actively develop a shared reflection through a transdisciplinary scientific exchange, enhancing innovation through Design and Industry towards a more sustainable and strategic future.
This edition also benefits from the strong support of the Landscape Laboratory and the European Green Capital 2026 (Guimarães).
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KEYNOTE Speakers
MARY REYNOLDS
landscape designer
ANNA HERINGER
Architect
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FERNANDO LAPOSSE
Designer
RUI COUTINHO
Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Board Member – Grupo Mota Engil
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DESIGN COMMIT 2026 partners with Guimarães — European Green Capital 2026
We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership between DESIGN COMMIT 2026 and Guimarães — European Green Capital 2026 (EGCA 2026). This collaboration highlights our joint commitment to advancing sustainability, innovation, and the dialogue between design, industry, and nature during a landmark year for the city of Guimarães.
Aligned with our theme “Design for Different Futures | Learning with Nature,” the partnership reinforces the connection between scientific research, creative practice, and territorial transformation. It also resonates with the Guimarães agenda, bringing forward initiatives that foster climate transition, circular economy, biodiversity, and community engagement.
As part of the EGCA 2026 programme, DESIGN COMMIT 2026 will serve as a key international gathering from 25–27 March 2026 at District C, Guimarães. Together, we will amplify knowledge-sharing, visibility, and impact, offering a platform where designers, researchers, companies, and policymakers co-create solutions for sustainable futures.
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Thematic Areas
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ECHOES — Learning from Nature's Wisdom
LISTEN — Attuning to Natural Systems
NURTURE — Cultivating Sustainable Practices
REGENERATION — Designing for Renewal
SYSTEMIC - Integrative and Holistic Approaches
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Usefull Documents
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<about Editorial Outcome of Design Commit 2024>
Proceedings from DESIGN COMMIT 2024 Indexed in Web of Science (CPCI)!
We are proud to announce that the official Book of Proceedings from the 1st edition of DESIGN COMMIT (2024) has been successfully indexed in the Web of Science – Conference Proceedings Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics).
This is a significant achievement and a milestone for our conference, demonstrating the academic excellence of our peer-reviewed selection process and the high relevance of the work presented.
This recognition brings:
– Greater academic visibility for our authors
– Validation of the scientific quality of our content
– Enhanced credibility and international impact for DESIGN COMMIT as a conference series
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