Design Wings

The Design Wings project – What is it?

Design Wings aims to foster the development of design solutions that generate significant social and economic impact. The project addresses key challenges, including:

• Limited focus on the development and implementation of social innovations,
• Low adoption of design solutions in business and social activities, and
• A lack of qualifications and practical skills among emerging designers.

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Participants

The initiative involves aspiring designers creating innovative design solutions for companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and individuals engaged in economic activities. By doing so, it promotes the integration of socially impactful design into businesses and NGOs, enhancing the added value, availability, and competitive advantage of the products and services offered by these entities.

Companies

Businesses and NGOs play a crucial role in the economy, society, and the environment. Their activities influence communities, encourage sustainable practices, and tackle various economic and social issues. This not only shapes the modern world but also creates a more sustainable future.

Designers

The creative force behind the Design Wings project consists of talented and innovative individuals who have graduated within the past three years. These motivated and skilled people, armed with fresh ideas and knowledge, are eager to apply their abilities in practice. They will develop design solutions that have the potential to shape the future of business and promote social impact.

Mentors

Design Wings mentors embody the balance of knowledge and experience, problem-solving skills, and leadership principles rooted in professionalism, impartiality, integrity, confidentiality, equality, and teamwork. They will help emerging designers and companies connect with each other and guide them to the final creative output.

Activities

Key project activities include:

• Selection of experts, mentors, aspiring designers, companies, NGOs, and individuals,
• Training sessions,
• Development of design solutions by budding designers,
• Publicity efforts,
• Community networking events, and
• Presentation of results.

The project will contribute to the creation of design solutions tailored to the needs of individuals engaged in economic activities, as well as micro, small, medium, and large enterprises across Central and Western Lithuania and the Capital Region.

Impact

The project aims to deliver at least 90 design solutions with measurable social and economic impact.

The project will be funded for the period 2024-2028 with €3 176 470,91.