TASMIM 213 | Report on the First Edition
1st Edition – Saturday, August 22, 2026
Annaba Innovation Center – Annaba
The Annaba Innovation Center hosted the first edition of TASMIM 213 on Saturday morning, August 22, 2026. TASMIM 213 is a new monthly meetup dedicated to design, bringing together people interested in different fields related to design, creativity, engineering, art, and innovation.
The first edition brought together a diverse group of participants, including engineering students, professional designers, and members of civil society associations. This diversity created an open space for exchanging ideas and perspectives from different backgrounds and experiences.
The meetup began with a warm welcome for the participants, followed by a light breakfast. The organizers then presented the evolution of the activity from its previous format to its new identity, TASMIM 213, highlighting the vision behind creating a regular space that brings designers and design enthusiasts together.
A report on design and urban planning was then presented, addressing the importance of design in improving the quality and aesthetics of urban spaces. The presentation was followed by an open discussion, allowing participants to share their views and experiences regarding the role of design in urban development.
During the discussion, several factors that currently limit the involvement of designers in urban planning and construction projects were highlighted. These included tight project deadlines, the selection of some design and construction firms mainly according to the lowest-budget criterion, limited workforce skills, and shortages or limitations in available raw materials, which can restrict the possibilities for implementing creative design proposals.
The discussion also raised a broader question about the relationship between design offices, construction companies, designers, and local stakeholders, and how better coordination could help make greater use of designers' creative and technical capabilities in the development of the city.
Key Outcomes of the First Edition
One of the main conclusions reached by the participants was the need to develop and strengthen a community of designers so that it can become more organized, active, and influential.
The community aims to build:
Greater credibility among local stakeholders.
Stronger capacity to propose ideas and solutions related to design and urban development.
A sustainable space for sharing knowledge, experience, and opportunities.
Greater collaboration between designers, engineers, businesses, and institutions.
A more active contribution to participatory local development.
Conclusion
The first edition of TASMIM 213 was more than a discussion about design. It marked the starting point of a community bringing together designers from different fields and creating opportunities for them to contribute to discussions about the future of the city, the quality of public spaces, and local development projects.
Future editions will expand this community and explore different areas of graphic design, industrial design, interior design, fashion and textile design, digital design, architecture, urban planning, and other creative disciplines.
The long-term ambition is to transform TASMIM 213 into a continuous platform for connection, learning, dialogue, collaboration, and creative exchange among designers and everyone interested in design.