The Art Academy of Latvia (LMA) has launched a series of creative initiatives as part of the european project DESIG*ness, focused on inclusive design and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Discover the Summer School at Vilnius Academy of Arts with this intense video! A meeting of minds and creativity, driven by the goal of designing more accessible spaces and systems for people with disabilities.

Discover the energy and creativity of the Riga Summer School at the Art Academy of Latvia in our new video! A unique experience in inclusive design, where students from different nationalities explored new ways to perceive and create beyond sight.

Discover the Summer School at NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, a unique experience where design and inclusion come together to break down barriers and create innovative solutions. The official video shows the story of this intense journey, filled with creativity, collaboration, and new perspectives.

We are thrilled to announce the release of the first video in the DESIG*ness project series! This inspiring introduction to our vision emphasizes the core values that guide us: education, experimentation, and openness.

On November 22, the prestigious ELIA Biennial Conference 2024: Arts Plural provided an extraordinary opportunity for DESIG*ness to shine. Elisa Poli, Senior Research Program Leader at NABA, took the stage during her engaging workshop, Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Who Is the Most Artistic of Them All?, to present our project.

Final chapter of DESIG*ness Summer School 2024: inclusive design focus in Vilnius

We are thrilled to announce the second stage of the DESIG*ness Summer School Program 2024, taking place in Riga from September 16th to 20th. This session continues our journey of exploring inclusivity in design, with a focus on creating multi-sensory experiences that go beyond traditional visual perceptions.

We are excited to announce the start of the DESIG*ness Summer School Program 2024 on September 2nd in Milan. This program kicks off a unique educational experience where students from top art academies will learn about the importance of inclusivity and diversity in design.

On 15 May 2024, the Art Academy of Latvia hosted representatives

DesignNESS proudly announces the launch of its Summer School Program 2024, focusing on inclusivity in design. Following a rigorous selection process, the top projects from the DesignNESS Teacher Training program have been chosen, and preparations are underway for summer schools in Milan, Riga, and Vilnius.

The Design*NESS project proudly announces the launch of its Teaching Training Program, aimed at transforming design education through innovative faculty development. This initiative focuses on enhancing the skills of educators to integrate inclusivity within their teaching practices.

We're excited to announce that our consortium of building systems companies and universities has just published an important paper. This research is set to change how we think about sustainable and efficient building systems.

In Europe, a wave of change will involve academies through art and design thanks to DESIG*ness, a project co-financed by Erasmus+ aimed at instilling the principles of accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the design field. With a three-year commitment, this project boasts collaboration from prominent institutions across three different countries.