Wednesday, 4/29/2026
EAAD | IDEGUI e Laboratório da Paisagem, Guimarães
The School
of Architecture, Art and Design at the University of Minho, in
collaboration with the Landscape Laboratory and the Guimarães 26 –
European Green Capital Mission Unit, is organizing the 2nd Symposium on
Product and Service Design in Portugal
This event celebrates World Design Day and will
take place on April 29, 2026, at the Guimarães Design Institute and the
Landscape Laboratory. As Guimarães holds the title of European Green Capital
2026, this year’s theme is particularly timely: Designing the Future of
Cities. How do we want the cities of the future to be? What role does
design play in building more sustainable, inclusive, and people-centered urban
spaces? What solutions are already being developed?
The Symposium will begin at the Landscape Laboratory
with the Guimarães Climate Journey - One City, One Planet, an immersive,
interactive, and educational experience focused on local environmental best
practices, covering topics such as Nature and Biodiversity, Climate Change,
Water, Waste Management, Air Quality, and Noise.
In the afternoon, at the Guimarães Design Institute,
five panels will bring together professionals and academics to reflect on
building urban spaces centered on people and the planet.
The Symposium aims to
promote the sharing of scientific and professional knowledge, bridging the gap
between academia and industry, and showcasing innovative national projects that
drive user-centered solutions for urban environments.
