Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focusing on the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the first session here from 10am.
DesignTalks comprises a series of discussions that take place at the Henning Larsen Architects-designed Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Streaming on Dezeen from 10:00am London time, the first talk will explore the role of architecture in empowering communities to confront their histories, shape alternative futures and maximise local resources more effectively through design.
Featured speakers include founding principal and co-executive director of MASS Design Group Alan Ricks and visual artist Rán Flygenring.
Founding principal of MASS Design Group Alan Ricks will open DesignTalks 2024 The series of talks will take place throughout the day on 24 April 2024 and is split into four themed talks, which will be livestreamed in three sessions on Dezeen.
Later today, the second session will focus on design's capacity to dismantle cultural barriers and foster better environment for communities.
Panellists will include fashion designer and founder of ready-to-wear brand Ervin Latimmier, art director Lisa Lapauw, photographer Mous Lambrat, as well as Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir and Hrefna Sigurðardóttir, co-founders of design studio Flétta.
Visual artist Rán Flygenring will be among the panellists
The third session will be split into two parts, the first of wh...