The design of the future discussed at the International Symposium "Inventing the Future"

On November 6, within the framework of the International Symposium "Inventing the Future," a discussion on "Shaping the Future: Design" took place. The event focused on the design of the future and how it will impact the lives of next generations, as well as the design code of the National Centre RUSSIA. The progress of the meeting was illustrated by designer, visualizer, and Senior Lecturer at the NRU HSE School of Design, Sergei Kuzhavsky.

"The future of design will be shaped by today's students. The overwhelming majority of hopes are associated with technology, but in the digital environment, the observer's perspective changes the subject of observation, which is why it is important to continue creating in reality. We strive to create beautiful things. Today, in design, this is synonymous with functionality, and in the future, I hope it will remain so," shared Russian designer, artist, and founding partner of Faro Design Studio, Andrei Shelyutto.

According to the artist, great attention must be paid to design education, where despite the widespread use of digital technologies, classical artistic development for students remains important.

"The trend of narrow specialization from day one puts us in a situation where a large team is required to implement a single project. However, we now aim to create projects that can be done by a small team or a single designer, which helps maintain the integrity of the work," noted Shelyutto.

Andrei Shelyutto also shared that design should be developed towards diversity, rather than unification and simplification, because designers determine the cities we will live in and the spaces where we will work in. According to the artist, designers and creative studios shape society's needs and, therefore, the new human being. For this creation to be positive, design and altruistic art must work in tandem.

Andrei Shelyutto, who is the creator of the logo for the National Centre RUSSIA, explained why the lion was chosen as the central figure and what meanings it carries.

"The lion is a significant figure not only in Russian culture but also in others, such as Arabic, Jewish, and Buddhist cultures. Unlike the bear, this animal evokes only positive associations for most peoples. The logo of the Symposium 'Inventing the Future' was based on a circle because, as is commonly said, life in space has that very shape," explained Andrei Shelyutto.

The International Symposium "Inventing the Future" is being held from November 4 to 6. Participants include scientists, researchers, futurists, science fiction writers, and representatives from government bodies from 101 countries, including Russia, India, Italy, Iran, China, the UAE, Serbia, the USA, and France. The program features over 60 sessions across four tracks: "Future of Human," "Future of Technology," "Future of Multipolar World," and "Future of Civilizations." The program and event broadcasts are available at the website future.russia.ru/en.

The International Symposium "Inventing the Future" is the first event of the National Centre RUSSIA, which was established on July 1, 2024, by the order of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The Centre aims to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens. The work of the Centre involves federal authorities, state companies, corporations, and regions.