When
Friday, June 6, 10:00 – 17:00
Location
Kavarna Hall
Hotel Slon
Slovenska cesta 34, Ljubljana
Ticket
free entry
pre-registration required
10:00 Melike Taşcıoğlu Vaughan
Opening Remarks: Rethinking ICoD’s Role Today
ICoD 2024–2026 President Melike Taşcıoğlu Vaughan will open the Regional Meeting with a reflection on the Council’s evolving priorities, followed by a special announcement on ICoD’s first-ever collaboration with the European Design Festival.
Melike Taşcıoğlu Vaughan is a designer, artist, and academic based in Türkiye. She is Professor of Graphic Design in Anadolu University, a published author and book designer focused on issues of social justice.
10:10 Lawrence Zeegen
Gen Alpha – coming soon! What this might mean for design…
Professor Zeegen explores the creative mindset of Generation Alpha and how emerging technologies—AI, robotics, wearables—will shape design practice for and by this rising generation. His talk connects future-focused design education with pressing societal and environmental shifts.
Lawrence Zeegen is Director of the Creative Computing Institute at University of the Arts London and author of nine books on design. A former ICoD Executive Board Member, he brings decades of experience bridging design education, digital practice, and innovation
10:30 Iva Babaja
Advocating Design Professionalism
In her talk, Iva Babaja draws from her leadership within ICoD and extensive professional experience to explore the evolving role of design professionalism. She will address ethics, standards, and advocacy as tools for strengthening the visibility and credibility of the design field worldwide.
Iva Babaja is a designer, educator, and former ICoD President (2013–2015). Based in Zagreb, she teaches at Algebra Bernays University and leads Babaja Branding & Design Consultancy, with a career spanning creative direction, policy reform, and international recognition.
11:10 Anssi Kähärä
From Paper to Practice
In this session, Anssi Kähärä shares real-life case studies that bring the ICoD Code of Conduct to life—examining issues such as speculative work, authorship, and ethical dilemmas designers face in everyday practice. It’s a candid look at what professionalism really means when theory meets reality.
Anssi Kähärä is a Finnish graphic designer and co-founder of Werklig. Known for his pragmatic and typographically refined approach, he is the Secretary General of ICoD (2024–2026) and Chairperson of Grafia, with over 25 years of experience in branding, creative direction, and visual communication.
11:30 Johnathon Strebly
Design Sparks
In this dynamic session, Johnathon Strebly invites global design leaders to reflect on ICoD’s legacy and reimagine the Professional Code of Conduct as a catalyst for ethical, inclusive, and collaborative action. Through small-group dialogue, participants will turn values into strategies for real-world impact.
Johnathon Strebly is a strategic facilitator and former President of ICoD. With a deep commitment to systems thinking and community-led design, he helps organizations translate vision into meaningful, values-driven change.
16:35 Jonas Liugaila
Collecting Insight, Shaping Action
In this bridging session, Jonas Liugaila gathers feedback from the day’s discussions and considers how it can inform ICoD’s ongoing initiatives. By turning collective insight into actionable knowledge, the session sets the stage for shaping the direction of future collaboration.
Jonas Liugaila is Treasurer of ICoD (2024–2026) and co-founder of the research and design agency The Critical. Based in Vilnius, he works across business and social impact projects, with a background in design strategy, participatory design, and public sector innovation.
