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Following the 56th General Assembly (GA) of The Bureau of European Design Associations (BEDA) held on 16 May and hosted by Wallonie-Bruxelles Design/Mode (WBDM) in Brussels, BEDA is delighted to announce the one year experiment of presidency extension and four new members alongside the launch of the MADres project. 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

It’s time to unleash designers’ potential! Design has the power to strengthen democracy, drive innovation and growth, and shape a more sustainable future. At BEDA Design Forum 2025, designers, policymakers, and industry leaders will come together to explore how design can be the catalyst for meaningful change. read more

On 19 March 2025, BEDA hosted a vital discussion on upskilling designers to meet the challenges of the green transition. Organised in collaboration with the Design Council UK, this event brought together experts from education, higher education, and industry to explore how designers can acquire and apply green skills to create a sustainable future. Read on to learn the key insights from the speakers, and watch the recording below... read more