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The National Queer Organization of Iceland, in collaboration with Iceland Design and Architecture and the Icelandic Graphic Design Association, has launched a design contest for a symbol that can label gender-neutral spaces including bathrooms, changing rooms, and shower rooms.

Want to explore the new possibilities of clay in architecture and design? OPEN CALL for a 5-day ceramic workshop. Participants will work with clay sourced from both the Świętokrzyskie region in Poland and Iceland. This hands-on experience will guide you through the complete ceramic-making process—from clay preparation to designing your own projects. Application Deadline: December 19, 2024

Lilja and Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir, members of Fischersund Art Collective will be speaking at DesignTalks, with other members partaking in creating an exhilarating site specific journey through their magical world. DesignTalks takes place on the 2nd of April in Harpa, Reykjavik with the theme of The Source.

Smiðja, office building for Alþingi by Studio Granda is the winner of Place of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 for top-quality architecture that honors Icelandic creativity and craftsmanship.

The James Cook sweater, designed by Helga Lilja Magnúsdóttir, fashion designer, in collaboration with Stephan Stephensen, artist, for BAHNS, is the winner of Product of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 for being an excellent example of good design’s social influence.

Children and city planning (Börnin að borðinu), by the interdisciplinary design team Þykjó is the winner in the category Project at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 for capturing children's ideas and converting them into an action with the aim to give them voice and mobilize them to influence.

The Nordic Council's Environment Prize goes to architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir from Iceland for her interdisciplinary interest and focus on reducing CO2 emissions and increasing circularity in the building industry.

Secondary by Studio Erindrekar and Sigmundur Páll Freysteinsson, is nominated as Project of the year to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.

Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base by Blue Lagoon Design Team, Basalt Architects and Design Group Italia is nominated as Place of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.

The book Volcano, by illustrator, designer, and author Rán Flygenring, is nominated for Product of the year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.

The James Cook sweater, designed by Helga Lilja Magnúsdóttir, fashion designer, in collaboration with Stephan Stephensen, artist, for BAHNS, is nominated as Product of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.

Inorganic Resonators by Halldór Eldjárn and Jón Helgi Hólmgeirsson is nominated for Product of the year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.