Forum of International Design Networks

Kaunas is assuming its place among the world’s most important cities of design. This forum is an unique opportunity to present Kaunas as a city of design on the international stage, giving designers a place to meet and establish ties among design communities from different countries. The forum will be attended by such global design networks as the UNESCO Cities of Design Network, icoD (International Council of Design), BEDA (Bureau of European Design Associations, and EIDD (Design for All Europe). The forum program will feature various meetings, seminars, and conferences. Several days before the forum opens, international and local design networks with their enduring traditions will hold their most important annual meetings in Kaunas, attended by design policymakers, practitioners from various design fields, and design educators from around the world.

The forum of International Design Networks is a part of the Kaunas Autumn Design Events organized by Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022.

MAIN THEME

Human City Grid

The human city grid starts with design. It plays an integral role in making urban living more satisfying. Designing a happy city will be the main topic of the International Forum of Design Networks.

PARTICIPATORS

International Design Organisations:

• BEDA;
• icoD;
• EIDD;
• UNESCO Cities of Design;
• WDC Valencia 2022.