This paper introduces a temporal vocabulary of design events for research through design (RtD), aiming to shift the focus from final artifacts to the ongoing, nuanced processes that shape design practices. The authors argue that current RtD research often overlooks the temporal complexities and hidden labor within design processes, leading to a lack of attention to the full range of knowledge generated. By adopting the concept of 'design events,' they propose seven terms to articulate the temporalities and nuances of RtD processes, enabling more reflective and generative narratives. These terms—Moments, Encounters, Transitions, Pauses, Rhythms, Other-time, and Temporal dissonances—offer a framework to understand the dynamic, interconnected nature of design events. The authors emphasize that design events are not just chronological occurrences but are porous, relational, and non-anthropocentric, capturing the ongoing, evolving nature of design practices. They argue that this vocabulary can help researchers better articulate the knowledge generated throughout the design process, rather than focusing solely on the final product. The paper calls for more experimentation with non-chronological narratives in RtD publications, encouraging a more inclusive and reflective approach to design research. The proposed vocabulary is intended as a flexible starting point, allowing for further development and adaptation by RtD practitioners.This paper introduces a temporal vocabulary of design events for research through design (RtD), aiming to shift the focus from final artifacts to the ongoing, nuanced processes that shape design practices. The authors argue that current RtD research often overlooks the temporal complexities and hidden labor within design processes, leading to a lack of attention to the full range of knowledge generated. By adopting the concept of 'design events,' they propose seven terms to articulate the temporalities and nuances of RtD processes, enabling more reflective and generative narratives. These terms—Moments, Encounters, Transitions, Pauses, Rhythms, Other-time, and Temporal dissonances—offer a framework to understand the dynamic, interconnected nature of design events. The authors emphasize that design events are not just chronological occurrences but are porous, relational, and non-anthropocentric, capturing the ongoing, evolving nature of design practices. They argue that this vocabulary can help researchers better articulate the knowledge generated throughout the design process, rather than focusing solely on the final product. The paper calls for more experimentation with non-chronological narratives in RtD publications, encouraging a more inclusive and reflective approach to design research. The proposed vocabulary is intended as a flexible starting point, allowing for further development and adaptation by RtD practitioners.