The Art and design are omnipresent disciplines in the city of Monterrey. From the architecture that defines its urban landscape to the artistic expressions that give meaning and voice to the heritage of Monterrey. Monterrey has become an epicenter of art and design in Mexico, recognized for its vibrant creative scene. The city is home to prestigious design schools, such as Tecnológico de Monterrey and Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), which train the new generations of talents.
Cumulus Monterrey 2024 —
Design Across Borders: United in Creativity
October 16-18, 2024 Monterrey, Mexico
Tec Monterrey and UDEM invite scholars, researchers, educators, practitioners, and creatives from around the world to submit contributions for the upcoming conference on “Design Across Borders: United in Creativity.” This event seeks to explore and celebrate the transformative power of design in addressing global challenges and fostering collaboration across borders.
Conference tracks
Track 1: Design for Change
Social Innovation | Co-creation | Participative Design | Sustainability | Diversity, Inclusion and
Equity | Climate Change | Inclusive Business Models | Circular Economy
Track 2: Design Futures
Social Innovation | Co-creation | Participative Design | Sustainability | Diversity, Inclusion and
Equity | Climate Change | Inclusive Business Models | Circular Economy
Track 3: Education in Art and Design
Educational Innovation | Interdisciplinarity | Global Collaborations | Digital Transformation
Track 4: Translocality
Global South | North-South Borders | Migration, Immigration and Displacement | Decolonization
FORMATS
▸ Academic papers
▸ Short papers (for PhD students only) – Call for papers by Cumulus PhD Network
▸ Slide decks (presentation of creative and professional work)
▸ Posters
▸ Workshops
▸ Format X
IMPORTANT DATES
• 15 May 2024: Deadline for abstract submissions
• 15 June 2024: Deadline for submission of short papers, slide deck, posters, workshops and
Format X