Jumpstart your week with our insider's guide to events in the design world. From must-see exhibitions to insightful lectures and the competitions you need to know about—here's the best of what's going on, right now.

Monday

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Another Design Week (keep 'em Coming): Budapest Design Week

From industrial design to fashion, Budapest Design Week aims to place an emphasis on the importance of design-conscious thinking and raise social awareness of the economic and social roles of design. Events include programs both for the public and for professionals.

Budapest, Hungary. Events run through October 2, 2016.

Tuesday

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Open Discussion: Adopting User Centered Design

AIGA Boston is facilitating a candid conversation about the constraints and potential of User-Centered Design, a methodology that has permeated how we develop products, services, and even policies. Learn about the unique difficulties of adopting UCD, and its benefits compared to other approaches.

Cambridge, MA. September 27, 2016 at 5:30 PM.

Wednesday

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Book Talk: Architecture's Odd Couple

Differing radically in their views on architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright and Philip Johnson shared a restless creativity, enormous charisma, and an outspokenness that made each man irresistible to the media. This illustrated lecture traces the historical threads connecting the two architects and offers the audience a distinct perspective on the era they so enlivened with their designs.

New York, NY. September 28, 2016 at 6:30 PM.

Thursday

It's Finally Here: Core77 Conference: Designing Here/Now

We don't mean to brag, but our Conference has got it goin' on. It's not too late to be part of the action—purchase your ticket today!

Los Angeles, CA. September 29, 2016 through September 30, 2016.

Friday

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Ending Soon: New York Textile Month

After one month of fabulous exhibits, workshops and events, New York Textile Month is finally coming to a close. Don't miss out on the fun with last-minute events happening throughout the week, including a workshop and lecture centered around recycling in design and 'visable mending.'

New York, NY. Events run through September 30, 2016.

Saturday/Sunday

GREEN GOOD DESIGN 2016 awards, FRENTE arquitectura / RVDG arquitectura + urbanismo

Last Call: GREEN GOOD DESIGN Competition

GREEN GOOD DESIGN's goal is to give international recognition to outstanding groups or individuals—together with their products, services, programs, ideas, and concepts—that have inspired greater progress towards a healthier and more sustainable universe. This weekend is your last chance to submit your projects.

Online Competition running through October 1, 2016.

Check out the Core77 Calendar for more design world events, competitions and exhibitions, or submit your own to be considered for our next Week in Design.