Call for Contributions: NORDES 2025 - Relational Design
Call for contributions to the 11th Nordic Design Research Society (NORDES) Conference, themed “Relational Design.” This conference will be held from August 6-9, 2025, at OsloMet University in Oslo, Norway. Deadline for papers: February 14, 2025.
The 11th Nordic Design Research Society (NORDES) Conference, scheduled for August 6-9, 2025, at OsloMet University in Oslo, Norway, invites contributions under the theme “Relational Design.” This conference serves as a pivotal moment for the design research community to reflect on the advancements and explorations at the completion of the first quarter of the 21st century. The theme encourages participants to delve into how relational approaches can reshape design practices, pedagogies, and research amid escalating ecological and systemic challenges.
The NORDES 2025 conference aims to foster a dialogue on the potential of design to facilitate durable and substantive transformations in a rapidly changing world. By focusing on relational design, the conference seeks to address how designers can influence and adapt to complex dilemmas through innovative and sustainable practices. Contributors are encouraged to present research, case studies, and projects that demonstrate the application of relational principles in creating impactful design solutions. The event will also feature a range of participation formats including academic papers, interactive workshops, and exhibitions, each designed to enhance understanding and collaboration within the global design research community. This gathering not only celebrates past achievements but also aims to inspire the future direction of design as an integral component of societal development.