{"id":17984,"date":"2021-04-06T23:01:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T23:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designcommit.pt\/?page_id=17984"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:02:07","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/designcommit.pt\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In a rapidly transforming world, the second edition of DESIGN COMMIT<\/em> is set to break boundaries, fostering a dynamic relationship between design, industry, and nature. As a global platform for dialogue and collaboration, this in-person event brings together visionary researchers, pioneering designers, creative academics, forward-thinking technology companies, startups, business associations, and policymakers.<\/p>

The 2026 edition embraces the theme “Design for Different Futures | Learning with Nature,”<\/strong> reinforcing the need to integrate nature\u2019s intelligence into design and industry. DESIGN COMMIT 2026<\/em> cultivates an ecosystem where innovation and sustainability are not opposing forces but interconnected drivers of progress. By exploring cutting-edge materials, AI-driven design, and regenerative systems, we seek to reimagine the future of design and industry\u2014one where creativity, responsibility, and resilience shape a world in harmony with nature.<\/p>

Through interdisciplinary exchange and knowledge-sharing, the event serves as a catalyst for transformative ideas, empowering participants to co-create solutions that align with both technological advancements and the urgent need for environmental and social responsibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At the heart of DESIGN COMMIT 2026<\/em> lies a fundamental commitment: to redefine the role of design as a force for sustainability, inclusion, and resilience. Our purpose is to challenge conventional models and explore how nature-inspired solutions, biomimicry, and circular economy principles can drive innovation across industries.<\/p>

Aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda, this edition is dedicated to fostering regenerative practices, ethical production, and responsible technological integration. We will address urgent global challenges\u2014climate change, digital inclusion, and sustainable manufacturing\u2014by leveraging research, experimentation, and collaboration to push the boundaries of design\u2019s impact on society and the environment.<\/p>

As we navigate a world shaped by unprecedented challenges, DESIGN COMMIT 2026<\/em> is a call to action: embrace nature\u2019s wisdom, harness emerging technologies, and co-create a future where design is a tool for innovation and a catalyst for planetary well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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General Chair<\/strong><\/h5>

Maria Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/strong>
School of Design, Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, and Research & Education in Design research group (REDES) from the Center for Research in Architecture Urbanism and Design (CIAUD).<\/p>

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F\u00e1tima Pombo<\/strong><\/p>

Department of Communication and Art of University of Aveiro and Industries Research Group from the Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture (ID+).
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Rita Almendra<\/strong>
Lisbon School of Architecture (FA ULisboa) and Research & Education in Design research group (REDES) from the Center for Research in Architecture Urbanism and Design (CIAUD).<\/p>

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Paulo Cruz<\/strong>
School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho and Research & Education in Design and Technology Group (DeTech) from the Laboratory of Landscape, Heritage and Territory (Lab2PT)<\/p>

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Fernando Moreira da Silva<\/strong>
Lisbon School of Architecture (FA ULisboa) and Research & Education in Design research group (REDES) from the Center for Research in Architecture Urbanism and Design (CIAUD).<\/p>

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Maria Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/strong><\/p>

School of Design, Polytechnic Institute of C\u00e1vado and Ave (PT)<\/p>

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F\u00e1tima Pombo<\/strong><\/p>

Department of Communication and Art, University of Aveiro
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Paulo Cruz<\/strong><\/p>

School of Architecture, Art and Design, University of Minho (PT)<\/p>

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Rita Assoreira Almendra<\/strong><\/p>

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Carlos Ribeiro<\/strong><\/h6>

President, Landscape Laboratory
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Pedro Arezes<\/strong><\/h6>

Rector of the University of Minho<\/p>

Lu\u00eds Ferreira<\/strong><\/h6>

Rector of the University of Lisbon<\/p>

Paulo Jorge Ferreira<\/strong><\/h6>

Rector of the University of Aveiro<\/p>

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Maria Alexandra Malheiro<\/strong><\/h6>

President of the Polytechnic Institute of C\u00e1vado and Ave<\/p>

Ant\u00f3nio Fernandes<\/strong><\/h6>

President of The Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco<\/p>

Maria Madalena dos Santos Alves<\/strong><\/h6>

President of the Board of Directors, Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)<\/p>

Ricardo Ara\u00fajo<\/strong><\/h6>

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Afonso Borges ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Communication and Art, University of Aveiro (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Alba Cappellieri ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Design, Politecnico Di Milano (IT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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School of Communication, Architecture, Art and Information Technologies, Lus\u00f3fona University (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ana Melo ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ana Moreira da Silva ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Annette Svaneklink Jakobsen ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Design, Media and Educational Science, University of Southern Denmark (DK)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ant\u00f3nio Gil Campos ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ant\u00f3nio Gorgel Pinto ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bartolomeu Paiva ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bernardo Provid\u00eancia ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Architecture, Art and Design, University of Minho (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bettina Maisch ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Munich University of Applied Sciences (DE)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Carlos Duarte ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Carlos Rosa ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cristina Isabel dos Santos ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Polytechnic Institute of Beja (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Daniel Brand\u00e3o ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Deniz Hasirci ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, \u0130zmir University of Economicsi (TR)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Elisabete Rolo ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Em\u00edlia Duarte ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Em\u00edlio Vilar ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fa\u0301tima Pombo ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fernando Poeiras ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Caldas da Rainha School of Arts and Design, Polytechnic of Leiria (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Francesco Galli ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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IULM University Milan (IT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gilberto Santos ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Giovanni Maria Conti ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Design Department, Politecnico di Milano (IT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gianni Montagna ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hande Ayano\u011flu ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Heitor Alvelos ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hugo Farias ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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In\u00eas Veiga ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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College of Art and Design, ESAD (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jo\u00e3o Carlos Martins ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Carlos S\u00e1 ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Silveira Dias ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Machado ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Gago da Silva ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Arts, University of \u00c9vora (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Katja Tschimmel ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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University of Porto (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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L\u00edgia Lopes ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Liliana Soares ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Liliana Neves ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Liesbeth Huybrechts ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Faculty of Architecture and Art, Hasselt University (BE)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Lisha Ren ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University (CN)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Louise Valentine ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Textiles and Design, Heriot Watt University, Dubai Campus (AE)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Luis Carlos Paschoarelli ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Design, S\u00e3o Paulo State University (BR)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Lu\u00eds Mota ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Marco Neves da Silva ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Maria In\u00eas Secca Ruivo ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Visual Arts and Design, University of \u00c9vora (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Maria Jo\u00e3o Delgado ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Maria Joa\u0303o Fe\u0301lix ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Design, Polytechnic Institute of Ca\u0301vado and Ave (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mariana Eidler Diaz ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Barcelona School of Design and Eginnering , Elisava (ES)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Miguel Carvalhais ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Miguel de Aboim Borges ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ISMAT – Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Miguel Duarte ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Architecture, Art and Design, University of Minho\u00a0(PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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M\u00f3nica Rom\u00e3ozinho ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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University of Beira Interior (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nena Zutshi ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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World University of Design (IN)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nuno Duarte Martins ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Design, Polytechnic Institute of C\u00e1vado and Ave (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No\u00ebl Palomo-Lovinski ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Fashion, College of the Arts, Kent State University (US)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00d6zlem Er ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Industrial Design, Istanbul Bilgi University (TR)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Patrizia Ranzo ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Universit\u00e0 della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” (IT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Paula Trigueiros ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Architecture, Art and Design, University of Minho\u00a0(PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Paulo Silva ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Social, Political and Territorial Sciences, University of Aveiro<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Paulo J. S. Cruz ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Architecture, Art and Design, University of Minho (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pedro Bandeira Maia ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Coimbra School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Raquel Pelayo ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Faculty of Architecture, University of Porto (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Renato Bispo ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Caldas da Rainha School of Arts and Design, Polytechnic of Leiria (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Renee Wever ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Management and Engineering, Link\u00f6ping University\u00a0(SE)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ricardo Bonacho ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, at Universidade Europeia (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ricardo Sim\u00f5es ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Design, Polytechnic Institute of C\u00e1vado and Ave (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rita Assoreira Almendra ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rita Salvado ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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University of Beira Interior (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Roberto Liberti<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Universit\u00e0 della Campania \u201cLuigi Vanvitelli\u201d (IT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rosanna Veneziano<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Universit\u00e0 della Campania \u201cLuigi Vanvitelli\u201d (IT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rui Marcelino ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rute Gomes ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sara Gancho ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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IADE – Universidade Europeia (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Silvia Held ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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University of S\u00e3o Paulo (BR)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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S\u00edlvia Soares ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Architecture, Art and Design, University of Minho (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Silvina F\u00e9lix ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Soraia Ala ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Stuart Walker ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University (UK)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Susana Cruz Barreto ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Suzana Dias ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Design, Polytechnic Institute of Ca\u0301vado and Ave (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tenna Tvedebrink ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology; Aalborg University (DK)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Terence Love ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Love Services Pty Ltd, Australia (AU)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Teresa Franqueira ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Communication and Art, University of Aveiro (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Vera Barradas Martins ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Violeta Clemente ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, University of Aveiro (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Victor Neto ><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro (PT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eduardo Noronha<\/p>

F\u00e1tima Pombo<\/p>

Fernando Moreira da Silva<\/p>

Filipe Brand\u00e3o<\/p>

Guilherme Braga da Cruz<\/p>

Maria Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix<\/p>

Paula Trigueiros<\/p>

Paulo Cruz<\/p>

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Rita da Cruz Tavares<\/p>

Rog\u00e9rio Ribeiro<\/p>

S\u00edlvia Soares<\/p>

S\u00f3nia Seixas<\/p>

Suzana Dias<\/p>

V\u00edtor Tavares<\/p>

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Conference Chairs<\/p>

Design, Communication & Web Design<\/strong><\/h6>

Rita da Cruz Tavares<\/p>

Rog\u00e9rio Ribeiro<\/p>

Original Logo Design<\/strong><\/h6>

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Be Formal<\/strong><\/h6>

F\u00e1tima Ribeiro
Manuela Sequeira Campos<\/p>

Olivetravel<\/strong><\/h6>

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