# Design Trends That Matter

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**Date:** March 17, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** Austin Marriott Downtown / Waller Ballroom C  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Design  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Uwe Cremering** — CEO
- **Nick Foster** — Futures Designer, Author, and former Head of Design at Google X
- **Lisa Gralnek** — US Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability & Impact
- **Doreen Lorenzo** — Assistant Dean, School of Design and Creative Technology

It’s not news that we’re living in an era of transformation. But what is the role of design in shaping our future? And what is the responsibility of designers? The annual iF Design Trend Report seeks detailed answers. In this dynamic panel, three trailblazing design leaders come together to preview the international design institute’s top insights for 2026. Building on their decades of interdisciplinary expertise, panelists will explore intersectional topics such as autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, emerging education, multisensory marketing, and much more. For those who love great design!

## Transcript

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