Sustainable Design Practices

• Circular economy and product lifecycle design
• Eco-friendly materials and green innovation
• Sustainable packaging and waste reduction
• Low-carbon design strategies
• Biomimicry and nature-inspired solutions
• Urban sustainability through design
• Metrics and tools for sustainable assessment

Cultural Preservation through Design

• Craft revival through contemporary design
• Indigenous knowledge systems in design
• Storytelling and visual heritage
• Ethnographic methods in design research
• Local crafts and global markets
• Cultural symbols and semiotics in design
• Heritage-sensitive design for tourism

Digital Transformation in Design

• AI and machine learning in creative processes
• Design for XR: AR, VR, and MR applications
• Data-driven design and smart interfaces
• Digital twins and simulation in design
• Parametric and generative design
• Blockchain and NFTs in digital creativity
• Automation and creative workflows

Design for Social Impact

• Inclusive and universal design
• Design for differently-abled communities
• Affordable solutions for rural/urban poor
• Community-centered co-design practices
• Design for public health and safety
• Behavioural design for positive change
• Empowerment through participatory design

Collaborative Design Ecosystems

• Industry-academia partnerships
• Open innovation and crowdsourcing
• Distributed design platforms
• Co-creation tools and methods
• Cross-disciplinary teamwork
• Knowledge sharing in design networks
• Stakeholder engagement strategies

Interdisciplinary Approaches in Design

• Fusion of design with science and tech
• STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Math) approaches
• Psychology and cognitive science in design
• Design + Law, Policy, and Governance
• Bio-design and synthetic biology
• Systems thinking in design
• Ethics and philosophy in interdisciplinary design

Future of Design in the Global South

• Design for resource-constrained settings
• Frugal and jugaad innovations
• Post-colonial perspectives in design
• South-South collaborations in design
• Emerging markets and contextual design
• Local solutions for global challenges
• Policy and infrastructure for design growth

Design Education and Capacity Building

• Curriculum innovation in design programs
• Studio-based and experiential learning
• Design pedagogy for digital natives
• Online and hybrid learning in design
• Mentorship and design leadership
• Design thinking in non-design disciplines
• Assessment models and student-led innovation

Market Expansion and Global Reach

• Design entrepreneurship and startups
• Branding and storytelling for global audiences
• Exporting indigenous design to global markets
• Intellectual property and design protection
• Global design competitions and platforms
• Business models for creative industries
• Design as a strategic business tool

Women in Design

• Gender-inclusive design processes
• Women leaders and mentors in design
• Designing for women’s needs and safety
• Empowering women through craft and enterprise
• Gender equity in design education and practice
• Feminist perspectives in design theory
• Representation of women in design narratives

Ergonomics and Human Factors in Design

• Cognitive ergonomics in interface design
• Anthropometry and workspace design
• Human-centered design and usability testing
• Ergonomic product design for diverse users
• Safety and comfort in public design
• UX research and interaction design
• Assistive technology and accessibility