2022TISDC theme is “One World”, TISDC hopes that young designers can develop their design concepts from the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) which were proposed by the United Nations in 2015. Also, TISDC hopes that their designs can improve daily lives as well as make the world a better place.

Three categories: Product Design, Visual Design, and Digital Animation.

Online registration and submission: June 1, 2022 to July 15, 2022.

Organized by by iSee Taiwan Foundation.
Endorsed by Cumulus.

More information at https://www.tisdc.org/en/registration/themeAndCompetition.

Our partner The One Club for Creativity is calling for submissions to their Young Ones Student Awards.

This global creative competition challenges students in creative studies to put their best foot forward in hopes of winning one of the first honors of their burgeoning careers. There are three different categories to choose from Young Ones One Show; Young Ones ADC and Young Ones Portfolio.

Take note about upcoming deadlines March 7 (regular) and March 18 (final with additional fees).Download this year’s briefs and get started HERE.

For any questions, reach out to [email protected]

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WIPO’s Young Experts Program is a brand new initiative, aimed at forging the next generation of intellectual property leaders. The two-year program hosted at WIPO is designed to expose young people with high potential, particularly from developing and least developed countries, as well as countries in transition, to the technical and policy aspects of IP. The program aims to gear them up for leadership positions within the innovation and creative ecosystems of their home countries and regions.

YEP selectees will enjoy a wide-ranging and cohesive WIPO working experience, focused on on-the-job learning trough a rotational system for exposure to different sectors, focus areas and colleagues. The YEP will also include a structured program of mentoring for each Young Expert as well as regular networking opportunities with top and senior leadership at WIPO.

WIPO expects the Young Experts to bring fresh ideas and experiences to WIPO and, for them to share our values, passion and dedication towards attaining our mission – to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system.

Deadline to apply: 19 Nov 2021 details via the link as below.
www.wipo.int/yep

Introducing courses on Climate Change, Health, and Architecture, Entrepreneurial Path, Nordic Biomaterials by CHEMARTS, and Future of Work (free online course) and more!

Find more detailed information about Aalto University Summer School on their website.

Check out the Summer School on Facebook, LinkedIn, and on Instagram! See the online brochure here.

Professor Lorenzo Imbesi (Sapienza University), Chair of the Cumulus Ph.D. Network from the Cumulus Executive Board participated in the program of the Cumulus Guayaquil conference sharing insights about this vital and emergent initiative for our association. The activities of the network are still evolving and being defined with the participation of our members. We look forward to sharing updates soon. Meanwhile, feel free to contact the Secretariat and Professor Imbesi with any questions or suggestions.

Cumulus Green 2022: Nurturing Our Planet is open to all art, design and media disciplines and calls for innovative solutions that can contribute to how we transform our food systems to end food insecurity and create better conditions for an equitable and environmentally prosperous world.
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The Cirro Cumulus Group which is driven by students from our member institutions is inviting submissions with ideas for a communication strategy to engage students within the Cumulus community and to make them aware of the Cirro Cumulus group. The call is open to all Cumulus member institution students with a deadline of October 24. Read more about the competition’s guidelines here. 

“A Future Where Devices live in Harmony with Nature”

October 7- November 4, 2021

Cumulus partner, Biodesign Challenge is organizing the first-ever Biodesign Sprint in collaboration with the Google Hardware Design Studio. (more…)

With Cumulus partner BEOPEN  we are delighted to announce three of the four student winning proposals of the competition “Design for Sustainable Cities” which focused on the UN’s SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.  ‘Design for Sustainable Cities’ is an international student competition organized by BE OPEN and Cumulus. The focus is the United Nations’ SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.  The international jury of the competition included Cumulus board members José Allard (Chile)  and Robin Turner (South Africa) and was chaired by professor Luisa Collina (Italy), Cumulus Honorary President.

The Main Prize (€5,000) went to a student team of the Politecnico di Milano, Italy, for their Renova project which proposes a sustainable business model for city regeneration. Congratulations to Beril Beden, Angela Corrado, Anika Rieth, Brenda Villafana, Luiza Braga, Mariah Giacchetta. 

The Safe City Prize (€2,000) was given to a student from Shandong University of Art & Design, China, for the  Urban renewal design around Qilu Hospital project which proposes a renewal of this urban area within a smart city framework. Congratulations to student winner Zhixiang Yang.  

The Public Vote Prize (€2,000) went by majority online vote to Catalina Mutis Gutiérrez, a student from Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia. Catalina’s Innovation Laboratory that leverages a disused block in the historical center of Bogotá.

The international Human City Design Award (HCDA), hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and organized by Cumulus’ partner – the Seoul Design Foundation (SDF) with UNESCO endorsement, is in its 3rd edition. The jury is composed of international experts with Cumulus Vice President Rachel Troye, (AHO) and Professor Kun Pyo Lee, representing Cumulus member, (PolyU)

The competition focuses on design solutions that promote a sustainable city and a harmonious relationship between humans, society, and the environment. We encourage you to visit the competition site to follow this 3rd edition of the competition’s focus and outcomes to come!

We want to remind you there is still time to apply for 2 generous Cumulus Scholarships to attend the Maja Summer Studio 2021 in Venice, Italy. Applications are due November 1st, 2020. Please apply here.  

Meanwhile, Cumulus member ELISAVA, Barcelona is organizing a special “Home Abroad – Elisava Experience” for the European spring 2021 semester. Find out about their course offerings here!