Design Manifesto: Three Years of Bold Conversations About Designing the Future

Between 2023 and 2025, Concordia Design actively participated in the Impact CEE conferences, curating its own thematic path – DESIGN MANIFESTO. Each edition focused on a different aspect of design, bringing together perspectives from business, innovation, and social responsibility.

2023: DESIGN MANIFESTO – A Manifesto of Design

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At Impact’23, held on May 11, 2023, Concordia Design launched the very first edition of DESIGN MANIFESTO. The event marked the first declaration on the Polish market devoted to innovative design from the perspective of people, business, and the planet. On Stage 5 of the conference, between 1:00–4:00 p.m., participants were introduced to six key values: RESPONSIBILITY, FREEDOM, COURAGE, DIVERSITY, EYES WIDE OPEN, and GROWTH. These values became the foundation for future editions of the manifesto.

2024: Responsibility and Inspiration

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A year later, on May 15, 2024, during Impact’24, Concordia Design continued its mission, this time focusing on two values: RESPONSIBILITY and EYES WIDE OPEN. On Stage 5, between 4:00–6:00 p.m., participants engaged in panel discussions, lectures, and inspiring conversations with experts from various fields. In addition, Concordia Design prepared special toolkits, offering practical guidance and resources to help implement these values in everyday work.

2025: Courage in the Spotlight

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On May 14, 2025, during Impact’25, Concordia Design organized the third edition of DESIGN MANIFESTO, focusing on the theme of COURAGE. On Stage 5, between 4:30–6:00 p.m., experts Sylwia Hull-Wosiek and Agnieszka Mróz presented the results of research on Polish leadership. This often-overlooked topic was explored in the context of the challenges and expectations facing today’s leaders in Poland.