BOUNCE is a celebration of process, critical discourse & embracing the craft of design that fuels innovation.

Live Event

BOUNCE will take place on the 16th Jan 2026 in Trinity College, Dublin. It will once again bring together a curated transdisciplinary list of local and international speakers under a central theme. They will examine the 'why' of design, and critically explore, PROCESS and what it means to practice contemporary design. All responding to this years theme of BEING.

Challenges

BOUNCE hosts the BOUNCE Challenge throughout the year, in the lead up to the live event in 2026. The Challenge will align with the annual theme of BOUNCE and culminate in a presentation and/ exhibition as part of the live event. The Challenge is built as an interactive learning experience—what you bring to the table is just as valuable as what you will take away. Through collaboration and critical engagement, participants will shape new ways of thinking, ensuring that diversity in design is not just a principle but a practice.

Workshops

BOUNCE hosts several workshops that bring designers together to experiment with process. These workshops are intended to have no specified outcome but to re-engage and inspire mid-career designers who may struggle to take time out of their day-to-day practice.