Riyadh hosted the inaugural Design Research Forum, a pioneering event aimed at exploring design as a tool for creativity, innovation, and positive social impact.
The forum brought together researchers, designers, and experts from Saudi Arabia and abroad to discuss how design can address contemporary challenges in fields such as education, urban development, and industrial innovation.
It highlighted the growing role of design as a driver of both economic and social development in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Speakers emphasized that the forum marks an important step toward bridging the gap between academic research and professional practice, fostering strategies that spotlight creative solutions to improve quality of life and meet future demands.
The event featured panel discussions and workshops on a wide range of topics, including sustainability in design, digital technologies, and the role of design in strengthening cultural identity.
The high level of participation and interaction underscored the academic and professional community’s commitment to leveraging design as a force shaping the future.
