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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 1d

We cordially invite contributions to the Design History Society Annual Conference 2026 – Design in an Age of Uncertainty ⚡️

For submission guidelines and more details: buff.ly/vGoiQth

#designuncertain #dhsconference2026

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 8d

We invite you to join the Routes to Design History Podcast Networking Event — a rare opportunity to connect with leading voices in design history, curation, and practice from across the world. Register via Eventbrite: buff.ly/vYRMpZ1

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 15d

One week to go until our two vacancies at the Journal of Design History close! Could you be our next Asia Editor or Explorations Managing Editor? Apply here: buff.ly/KWY9ka9

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 16d

'Africa Re/Designs Prelude: Decolonising Design as Cultural Reclamation' is a 90-minute online roundtable supported by the Design History Society's Outreach and Event grant.

Find out more here: buff.ly/vwMf0LL

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 21d

We are delighted to announced that Rosa te Velde, theory tutor at the MA Industrial Design department at KABK , is the winner of the 2025 Design Writing Prize. Find out more:

Announcing the 2025 Design Writing Prize Winner - News - Design History Society

We are delighted to announced that Rosa te Velde, theory tutor on the Interior Architecture and Furniture Design BA course at the Royal Academy of Art The...

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 22d

To celebrate London Fashion Week, this month’s Provocative Objects blog written by Sufiyeh Hadian explores eroticism, empowerment, and the feminist gaze in relation to Vivienne Westwood’s 1990 Rococo corset. Read it here: buff.ly/zqFlKnw

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 23d

September’s edition of the Routes to Design History podcast features Elizabeth Guffey, Professor emerita in Art History at the State University of New York, Purchase College.
Listen to our conversation here: buff.ly/41i0wTK

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 28d

A reminder that the Journal of Design History is looking to appoint two new Editorial Board members: Asia Editor and Explorations Managing Editor
Apply by 1st October 2025
Further details here: buff.ly/KWY9ka9

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 9

Find out more about our 2026 annual conference hosts Masaryk University here: buff.ly/EK8DiUW

DHS Annual Conference 2026 – Design in an Age of Uncertainty (Brno, Czech Republic)

We are delighted to announce that in 2026, Brno will host the Design History Society Annual Conference. Titled ⚡ Design in an Age of Uncertainty ⚡, the event will explore the urgent issues that shape…

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are thrilled to announce that next year’s annual conference will be hosted by Masaryk University in Brno on the theme ‘Design in an Age of Uncertainty’. Looking forward to seeing you there in 2026!
#dhs2026

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you to all who attended, presented research, and chaired sessions at our recent annual conference ‘Converging Paths: Design in the Creative Economy’.

A particular thanks to the team at Ankara Bilim University for their hospitality and to British Council Turkey their support of the events.

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 6

It’s the last day of papers at our ‘Converging Paths: Design in the Creative Economy’ conference! Take a look at the sessions lined up for today
#dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 5

The final Friday sessions of our annual conference take place from 4.30-6pm #dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 5

Day Two of our annual conference continues with the following sessions taking place from 11.30am-1pm #dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 5

Day Two of our annual conference has begun. Take a look at the sessions running this morning from 9.30-11am #dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 4

See what’s on at the Design History Society conference this afternoon. Our second sessions take place from 4-5.30pm today #dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Design History Society annual conference kicks off today! Our first sessions take place from 2-3.30pm today #dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our annual conference is underway, starting with the Publishing Workshop #dhs2025 #dhsconvergingpaths @jodesignhistory.bsky.social

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Design History Society 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available to read on our website. Our annual AGM will be taking place on Saturday 6th September at the conference, from 9.30-10.30am
Read it here: buff.ly/iIthfOS

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Aug 27

Introducing the final keynote speaker for our upcoming conference ‘Converging Paths: Design in the Creative Economy’: Süha Ozkan. Süha is an architect and Former Secretary General of Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Find out more about our keynote speakers: buff.ly/m7krj17

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Aug 26

The full programme for our annual conference, ‘Converging Paths: Design in the Creative Economy’, is now live. Take a look here: buff.ly/dcpNxaM

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Aug 21

Have you signed up or renewed as a Design History Society member this month?
There are 3 options of membership to choose from, plus concessionary rates, and all members are eligible for a range of benefits.
Find out more: buff.ly/AvcdtV6

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Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Aug 20

Introducing our second keynote speaker for our upcoming conference: Gülay Hasdoğan.
Gülay is the head of the Department of Industrial Design at the Middle East Technical University (METU), where she is also a professor. Find out more about our keynote speakers: buff.ly/m7krj17

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Aug 15

The next Routes to Design History podcast is here! This time, hear our conversation with Derrick Gaiter, an Assistant Attorney General in Florida.
Listen here: buff.ly/gXtP67W

Design History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · Aug 13

Introducing the first keynote speaker for our upcoming annual conference ‘Converging Paths: Design in the Creative Economy’ at Ankara Bilim University: John Newbigin.

Find out more about our keynote speakers: buff.ly/m7krj17