BEDA boasts more than 50 members from 27 countries across Europe. Members include publicly funded design organisations plus professional and trade associations, all of whom promote pioneering design nationally or regionally.
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is entering a decisive phase. While parts of the law are already in force, the European Commission is currently discussing whether to delay some of the more complex rules. The reasons are largely practical: technical standards are not ready, and many companies—especially small ones—need more time to prepare.
Here’s a clear overview of what the AI Act is, what’s already in effect, and what... read more
On 15 May 2025, the BEDA Design Forum brought together some of Europe’s brightest design leaders, practitioners, and policymakers for a day of forward-looking discussion, collaboration, and inspiration. Hosted at the Design Museum Brussels, the event served as a vibrant platform to explore how design can address Europe’s most pressing societal and systemic challenges... read more
The first insights from the BEDA Members' Survey are out!
The survey highlights the current status, knowledge, perspective, and needs of the BEDA member organisations. The insights cover 26 countries representing thousands of designers in their national context. The study reflects not only the current status of European design organisations but also sheds light on how the status of design in Europe is valued and perceived and the needs and expectations... read more
Position Paper in Short
The position paper points to three crucial themes that need attention and ACTION to unleash the potential of designers, as skills, as a creative capacity, as methods and as approaches to innovation.
Deploy design – including fostering skills and lifelong learning, investing in design research to bridge the science-implementation gap, and strengthening intellectual property rights.
Strengthen democracy by rebuilding trust and citizen engagement with design methods – including engage... read more
Our vision is clear and ambitious. We want for design to be embraced in Europe as a driver of sustainable growth and prosperity. During the past 55 years, we have witnessed a tremendous development in the uptake of design throughout Europe in terms of businesses, the public sector, and governments. This goes for both regions, countries as well as the European Commission.