Art and Design Symposium

I. INTERNATIONAL ART AND
DESIGN SYMPOSIUM
CULTURE, ART AND DESIGN
IN THE NEAR FUTURE
05-06.12.25

Deadline for Abstracts
13.10.25

CALL FOR PAPERS

Advancing technology, shifting societal dynamics, and evolving aesthetic sensibilities are leading to the emergence of new perspectives in the fields of culture, art, and design. The term “near future” refers to a timeframe spanning the next five to ten years. In this context, assessing the current state of culture, art, and design, and reflecting on what will be needed in the near future is vital for preparing for change and developing innovative and creative solutions.

The international symposium titled "Culture, Art and Design in the Near Future" aims to question how the digital information age affects the creative process of artists and designers, and to open up discussions on future visions, alternative perspectives, and creative solutions.

Bringing together academics from various disciplines, artists, designers, professionals working in creative industries, and art enthusiasts, this symposium aims to foster a collective outlook on the future.

Subthemes

Digitalization, New Technologies and Art

• The Current and Future Status of Digital Art
• NFTs and Forecasts on the Future of the Art Economy
• New Forms of Expression: Art in Virtual and Augmented Reality
• AI-Driven Transformations in Advertising, Visual Communication, and Production
• Expanded Art Practices: Creating with Artificial Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Art: Areas of Application
• Artistic Creation in New Media and the Metaverse
• Art as a Commodity: The Economic Structuring of Digital Art
• Digitalization of Cultural Heritage and New Narrative Forms
• The Positioning of Art and Design in the Metaverse Ecosystem
• Digital Exhibition Practices: Virtual Museums and Online Platforms
• Art and Design in the Age of Technical Reproduction
• Thinking and Expressing Through Words in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Social Transformation, Ethics and Political Approaches

• Female Representation and the Struggle for Equality
• The Pursuit of Freedom and Artistic Forms of Expression
• Peace Culture and Creative Practices
• The Resilience of Culture, Art and Design Under Oppressive Regimes
• The Future of Culture, Art and Design from a Gender Perspective
• Legal Design: Awareness of Rights and Visual Communication Methods
• Ethics of Art and AI: Possibilities, Limits and Responsibilities
• Designing a Better World: Future Dreams of Culture, Art and Design

Experience, Inclusivity and Education in Design

• Rethinking Universal and Inclusive Design: Adaptive Experiences
• The Future of Design with a Focus on User Experience
• The Future of Collaborative Learning Environments: Participatory Education and Design
• The Values of Generation Z: Aesthetics, Participation and Social Sensitivity
• The Evolution of Image and Message Creation: What Lies Ahead?

Ecology, Sustainability and Everyday Life

• Approaches to Sustainability in Culture, Art and Design
• Art and Design Through Environmental and Ecological Thinking
• Design as Care: Restorative Approaches for Disaster Survivors
• Food Culture in the Near Future: Design, Aesthetics and Narratives
• Sustainable Art: Waste Materials, Circular Design and Ecology
• Art in the Age of Fast Consumption: Permanence or Instant Interaction ?

Conceptual and Aesthetic Orientations

• Intercultural Dialogues and Future Perspectives in Contemporary Art
• Speculative Futures: Designing Tomorrow Through Art