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CfP: Cumulus Wuxi 2018 Diffused Transition & Design Opportunities

October 31 - November 3, 2018
Hosted by Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
Extended abstract submission by May 25, 2018


BACKGROUND

Today we are experiencing wide and deep transitions locally and globally, creating transitions across multiple perspectives. Current developments in society, economy, technology, culture, environment and politics are bringing increasing challenges and complexities. Consequently, these transitions change our perceptions of what is normal and solid. In these times, we find ourselves asking questions as a society, as a community, as an individual: “who are we, where are we, and where could we go?” Diffused transition generates uncertainty and gaps; while creating confusion, it also opens new possibilities where design can contribute to positive societal change.

As an international platform for design education, the 2018 Cumulus Conference in China aims to investigate where design is now and where it will go in this age of transition. In so doing, we seek to envision new attributes and roles of design by sharing emerging design practices, research and education in response to common challenges of globalization 3.0. We invite you to share your insights with academic papers or professional proposals.


We would like to draw your attention that the deadline for abstract submission has been extended to 25 May 2018, according to many requests. The updated timeline of the conference is listed here for your notice.

25th May Deadline of abstract submission
15th June Notification of abstract acceptance
10th Aug. Deadline of paper submission (academic paper and professional paper)
10th Sept. Notification of paper acceptance (with reviewer’s feedback)
1st Oct. Final academic paper and short paper + video/poster submission

The conference committee sincerely invites you to the Cumulus 2018 which will be held in Wuxi, China. As an intercultural exchange platform for international community of design education, with the theme, Diffused Transition and Design Opportunities, 2018 Cumulus conference in China aims to investigate where design is now and will go in this transiting age, and to identify new opportunities by presenting local responses for common challenges in globalization 3.0, sharing emerging design practices, design research and design education, and reflecting new attributes, roles and culture of design.

We would organize the conference to be an excellent opportunity to learn about the design in China and to communicate within the international community of design education.

For more information on abstract submission, please check our website below.
http://cumuluswuxi2018.org/call-for-papers#intro<https://cumulusassociation.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d388bc4869157a5bcd12bdc0a&id=f9206289e5&e=39b9b1e9b2>
and http://www.cumulusassociation.org/cfp-cumulus-wuxi-2018-diffused-transition-design-opportunities/<https://cumulusassociation.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d388bc4869157a5bcd12bdc0a&id=d4c8287d34&e=39b9b1e9b2>

Call for Paper Team
Cumulus 2018, Wuxi, China
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Phone: +86 -0510-85911500

www.cumulusassociation.org

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