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2026 Dignified Futures ConFERENCE


  • Institute of Design at Illinois Tech 3137 South Federal Street Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)

How might design be a force for dignity?

The pace of change isn’t slowing — and the “now” feels heavier than ever. Political shifts, scarce resources, and constant urgency short-circuits our best intentions to collaborate, listen, and create with care. In the rush, it’s easy for dignity to get lost in the noise.

But what if we chose a different rhythm? What if we designed the updraft together - one that lifts possibility, connection, and shared purpose?

Dignified Futures 2026 is a space to explore that question. A call to reimagine how we design systems for social impact - grounded in dignity, powered by community, and moved by curiosity. Let’s learn, experiment, and build forward… together.

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