The Distributed Design Platform - Distributed Design Platform

Supporting emerging creatives that work on alternatives to mass production

The Distributed Design Platform acts as an exchange and networking hub for the European maker and design movement.

What do we do?

Through carefully curated annual activities, our goal is to support emerging talents, facilitate the acquisition of new skills, foster networking and promotion opportunities, and contribute to the development of a thriving and resilient creative ecosystem.

Connect with us for opportunities

Trainings The trainings organised by the Distributed Design Platform and hosted by Fab Lab Barcelona | IAAC offer a unique opportunity for creative talents worldwide to engage in an immersive learning experience. Find out more...

Challenges Focused on empowering participants with 21st-century skills, such as circular and inclusive practices within the context of distributed design, the challenge explores various thematic areas chosen based on locality, ensuring relevance to local challenges and opportunities.

Masterclass The Distributed Design Masterclasses provide access to innovative knowledge from the emerging field of distributed design and learn how to apply circular economy principles, futures strategies, value driven design, inclusive and collaborative practices in design.

Creatives

With a thriving community of over 2,000 creatives worldwide, the Distributed Design Platform is empowering change-makers of today. Join us and connect with a growing community dedicated to shaping the future of design and innovation!

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Our members

The Platform unites a diverse member-base comprising over 20 cultural and creative institutions spanning 16 European countries. Through our global programming and opportunities, we empower emerging creatives in the field of Distributed Design.

Who is involved?

The Distributed Design Platform is driven by a unique and highly experienced consortium of 22 members from 15 countries, forming a collaborative ecosystem of forward-thinkers across Europe and beyond. The project is coordinated by Fab Lab Barcelona and supported in the scientific and technical coordination by IAAC.

Success stories

29 January 2025

How Japanese Design Principles Can Inspire Makers and Makerspaces Towards a Circular Future

20 January 2025

Assessing Openness with the Fabschools Distributed Design Game

19 December 2024

It's here - our (website, revitalized) Platform Ecosystem

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