Design Diplomacy

9 am, 12 pm and 5 pm
Free admission (advance registration required; opens in August)
A firm favourite in the festival programme, Design Diplomacy opens the doors in September to places few ever access: ambassadors’ residences.
In an international context, openness and interaction are paramount. Design Diplomacy offers designers the chance to meet colleagues from around the world—and chat informally over a card game. And everyone is invited to follow the conversation!
These conversations aren’t moderated; they follow the questions on the cards. To commemorate the festival’s anniversary, Design Diplomacy’s 52‑card question deck has been updated. The session ends with refreshments alongside the ambassadors.
Participating embassies will include the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, the UK, Belgium, Ireland and Iceland. Players will be announced in August.