The UG Design Summit will facilitate the showcasing of design outputs from Africa. It is also hinged on a successful Kampala International Design Conference (KIDEC) which was held in Kampala from 21st -24th July 2015.
UG Design Summit intends to offer a broad exchange of ideas by academia, design researchers and practitioners, and stakeholders from a variety of perspectives, disciplines, and fields across Africa and beyond.
Under the theme: “Weaving an Afrikan Design Mat”, the summit enables us to share design experiences and innovations woven by our diverse cultures, to gain a beer understanding of this world and how we as human beings are woven into it through design inputs and design outputs, provides another opportunity for Afrika to showcase its design-driven warp and we pattern of creative threads through Paper presentations, Keynote speakers, Exhibition and the Design fireplace (Ekyoto) for debating in a forensic manner some key topics that affect design research in Afrika.
Target: The summit will host scholars and designers from different industries including Advertising, Fashion, Interior, Photography, Illustrators and Animators, Product design, craft practice, Engineers, Technology, Ceramicists, Jewellery, Architecture, and Weaving among others. The four-day event is intended to explore design-driven tracks with a goal to spark conversation on design matters, inspire students, and educate professionals among others, with the intent to add a block on the development of Africa Design Identity (ADI) in the global arena.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Material innovations
- Design and environment
- Culture, identity and design
- User Experience Design
- Design and future technology
- Design and conflict resolutions
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (STEAM) for novelties & Design Education
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Abstracts of 250-300 words *Clearly indicate whether oral or poster presentation;
- Abstracts should be in one continuous paragraph and include up to 6 keywords for online indexing;
- Abstracts should include the names of the author(s), affiliations, postal, email and telephone contacts, with the corresponding author indicated in a footnote;
- The full paper should be 3000-8000 words (6-16 pages) prepared in Times New Roman, size 12 font, with spacing of 1.5 and in editable text format;
- All references cited in the papers should follow the APA 7th Edition Citation Style.
Abstracts and full papers should be emailed to: ugdesign@kyu.ac.ug
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed.
- All presented papers will be published in the conference booklet
- Proceedings will also be placed in an open-access online conference archive.
REGISTRATION | UGX | USD |
International participants | 380,000/- | $100 |
East African participants | 304,000/- | $80 |
International students | 304,000/- | $80 |
East Africa students (Kenya, Rwanda, S. Sudan, Tanzania, Burundi, DRC) | 152,000/- | $40 |
Local students (Non-KYU students) | 102,600/- | $27 |
EXHIBITION
Intends to showcase design innovations from both students and companies. This exhibition will provide an excellent opportunity for networking, learning, getting inspired and business propositions.
EXHIBITORS | UGX | USD |
Exhibitors (Local and International) | 277,400/- | $78 |
Kyambogo University Students | FREE | |
Students from other Universities | 76,000/- | $20 |
Exhibition registration deadline | 28th July 2023 | |
Local students (Non-KYU students) | 102,600/- | $27 |
DESIGN FIRE PLACE (EKYOTO)
Ekyoto is an evening design discussion intended to interrogate in a forensic manner some key issues that affect design research in Africa. The presenters will be distinguished key players in the design community.
GRADUATE COLLOQUIUM
The colloquium will be a unique opportunity for young researchers, PhD and Masters students to discuss research questions and ideas with experienced researchers, and practitioners, in order to facilitate their research effort. The session will be conducted by DRAW (Design Research Activities Workgroup).
ACCOMMODATION
International delegates
Accommodation options with proximity to the university will be available at a weekly rate of USD 200 – USD 300. More information will be available on request.
Students registered for a colloquium
The first 20 registered students for the colloquium will be accommodated in subsidized Kyambogo University International student guest houses.
KYU STUDENT GUEST HOUSES | UGX | USD |
Single Occupancy | 57,000/- | $15 |
Shared Occupancy | 30,400/- | $8 |
IMPORTANT DATES
1. Deadline for submission of abstracts is 8th April 2023 |
2. Notification of acceptance 28th April 2023 |
3. Deadline for full paper submissions is 28th June 2023 |
4. Early registration (20% discount) 24th May 2023 |
5. Normal registration deadline 25th August 2023 |
6. Late registration (20% more) 31st August 2023 |
7. Conference dates 3th – 6th October 2023 |
PAYMENTS
Pay: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Through: USD Account Number 04096521
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas New York, NY
Swift Code: BKTRUS33 ABA: 021001033 Kyambogo University Branch
A/C 9030003226521
Kyambogo University United States Dollar
Account SWIFT Code: SBICUGKX
CONTACT PERSONS
Dr. Mutungi Emmanuel Convener Dean, School of Art & Industrial Design +256 772502553 | Prof. Kwesiga Phillip Scientific Committee Chair, Dept. Industrial Design +256 772427315 |
Dr. Sserunjogi Patrick Planning Committee Chair, Dept. Visual Communication +256 752 648 178 | Dr. Kekimuri Joan Exhibition Chair, Dept. Fine Art +256 772480900 |
Dr. Tusiime Wycliff Communication & Logistics +256 702 064621 | Byarugaba Charity Secretariat +256 771399476 |
For Details download the poster
