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Le Sommet mondial du design: un carrefour d’innovation durable pour le 375e de Montréal

Le Sommet mondial du design: un carrefour d’innovation durable pour le 375e de Montréal

This article is the first in a series of articles featuring the major players and initiatives of the GDS.

Since Expo 67, Montreal has established itself as a leader in the world of international design. The city was named UNESCO City of Design by UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (RVCU) in 2004.

Through two calls for proposals, the Summit launched a challenge for entrepreneurs in the design world: to propose an innovative idea or action to foster the emergence of a better future. Architecture, interior design, graphic design, landscape architecture, industrial design, industrial design and urban design will be the mainstays of this international event. Collected in January, the projects will be evaluated according to their ability to promote the value of design and multidisciplinary collaboration, as well as their exploration of global issues of importance. They must also respect one of the six themes that will be addressed at the summit: the social commitment, the environment, the beauty, the economy, the transformations and extremes that characterize the contemporary era.

Fifty international organizations will agree on a common statement of intent and implementation framework with design as an economic driver and as a mechanism for positive change in political, social and environmental matters. The Summit will be co-chaired by David Heurtel , Québec Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, and Glen R. Murray , Ontario Minister of Environment and Action. climate change.

In an approach based on the dialogue between the disciplines of planning, the Summit will take the form of a congress, a festival and an exhibition. More than 4500 participants from 80 countries are expected. The conference will bring together the cream of design research to foster knowledge sharing between schools. Authors from around the world will discuss and create new visions of the future based on design. The festival will promote dialogue between design professionals and the public by presenting public exhibitions, interactive events, workshops, tours and special programming for children at 30 Montreal sites. Finally, the exhibition will present various international organizations that represent,

The Montreal World Design Summit will be held from October 16 to 25, 2017. 

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