The Design History Society is one of the leading organisations that promotes and supports the study of design histories, both in the UK and internationally. Through its journal, annual conference and programme of events it brings together all those engaged in the subject – students, researchers, educators, designers, designer-makers, critics and curators among them. It also acts as an advocate for the subject in a number of different contexts.

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2025 Conference Call for Papers Update: Open Strand
We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers and Panel Sessions for the DHS 2025 Annual Conference is extended…
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Now on YouTube - Dr Bess Williamson keynote lecture: The Disability History of Sensory Design (DHS 2024)
We are pleased to say the keynote lecture delivered by Dr Bess Williamson at the 2024 DHS Annual Conference 'Border…
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