Design2050 Studio leaders envision the future

The Icsid World Design Congress takes a unique format, going far beyond a one-way dialogue. In the months leading up to the congress, nine Design 2050 Studios teams worldwide have been in action, researching and preparing their visions for 2050.

Pre-congress:
Design2050 Studio Leaders and their teams have been working from their corners of the globe to direct and shape a pre-determined studio proposition of a desired future by the year 2050. These internationally renowned design experts have undertaken research, generated concepts and developed ideas in their country of residence to produce unique presentations in Singapore come November.



At the congress
Design2050 Studio Leaders will present their potentially life-changing propositions to the Icsid World Congress attendees between 23-25 November. The congress will take an interactive format with design development via open source 'crowd sourcing' and 'live feedback' session with the congress audience, design leaders, panel discussions and more.


Be a part of the future: join us in Singapore
It is not what will, but rather, what can our world be in 2050. You can participate in this global discussion by registering for the congress. [register now]

Design2050 Studio updates

Find out what the Design2050 Studio leaders are working on now. Here are updates from three of the nine studios.

Stefano Marzano tackles future healthcare challenges

Wouldn't our health be dramatically improved if our healthcare system were built on maintaining a balanced lifestyle as opposed to responding to illness? This may soon be achievable as Stefano Marzano, CEO and Chief Creative Director of Philips Design presents a concept healthcare system that is based on probable socio-cultural and technological forecasts.

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Feng Zhu presents Entertainment 2050

In the last decade new technologies and creative entertainment ideas have helped build a multi-billion dollar industry, supported by an endless array of personalised high-tech gadgets. Where will this take us by the year 2050? Feng Zhu, founder and creative director of the FZD School of Design in Los Angeles and Beijing may have the answer.

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Bill Mitchell to "Reinvent the Automobile 2050"

With the number of cars in the world predicted to double to 1.7billion by 2030, the notion of having ecological-friendly vehicles on the road has never been so important. Bill Mitchell, the world's leading guru of how city life has changed in the age of wireless communication, is now working to conceptualise a sustainable urban transport system of tomorrow.

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