Our 3daysofdesign Symposiums is an opportunity to explore some of the pressing issues we face in the design industry.

This year’s “Entering the Now” Symposium brought together leading global voices from across design, architecture, technology, and culture for a series of thought-provoking conversations exploring how we navigate the present — and shape what comes next.

Curated by Veronica D'Souza andTey Bannerman, We hosted thought–provoking sessions, we hosted thought-provoking sessions and hands-on workshops.

Whether you’re revisiting a favourite session or exploring them for the first time, we hope these videos spark ideas, connection, and reflection.

Being Present

What becomes possible when we truly exist in the moment?
Part 1 (48 min)
Paola Antonelli explores the value of being fully present through her perspective on Slow Design.
Part 2 (38 min)
Explore the role of AI in popular culture, such as the ethical implications of training AI without explicit permission.

Things that Matter

What makes something worth keeping?
Part 1 (10.37 min)
Challenge the fear-driven narrative around AI. Instead of asking whether it will replace us, we ask what it can add — and how it can elevate and empower creative work.
Part 2 (09.43 min)
Exploring the art project 'The Traces We Make', investigating the imprints we leave on the objects around us.

Purpose

When you know your “why”, out of nothingness and uncertainty comes clarity.
Part 1 (37 min)
Key dilemmas in AI include its development over the past decade, and what it means for white-collar workers today and in the future.
Part 2 (44 min)
Be My Eyes has introduced several new features powered by AI, developed in collaboration with OpenAI, and looks ahead at the possibilities for the future.

Waste

In the face of excess, does the world really need another design?
Part 1 (52 min)
Explore how AI technology is becoming part of everyday life from integration into physical objects to the future of wearables like the AI-powered Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer glasses, with concrete examples of how they're being used today.
Part 2 (38 min)
A look into the evolving role of smart glasses and why they may become a part of everyday life for all of us.

The Ripple Effect

What if every action had an impact beyond what we imagine?
Part 1 (31.43 min)
A deep dive into 10 projects developed over the past decade, exploring how they have evolved technically through the use of AI, along with the key considerations that have shaped the work.
Part 2 (14.30 min)
Leveraging AI for content production and automated 3D creation making it possible to produce high-quality 3D product visuals faster and at lower cost, without a full team.