WDO recently welcomed ten new members to its growing community! Take a moment to get to know each institution and company below and learn more about how they are leveraging design in their respective sectors and countries.
Ánako APS
Italy
Type: Design studio
Promoting participatory projects, Ánako APS is dedicated to creating sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities by combining creativity, solidarity and environmental responsibility.
Anxi Rattan Iron Crafts Innovation Development Institute
China
Type: Professional
The Anxi Rattan Iron Crafts Innovation Development Institute is an institutional hub dedicated to advancing the heritage craft of rattan-iron craft in Anxi County (China).
École Duperré Paris
France
Type: Educational
With a focus on savoir-faire and innovation, École Duperré Paris is a public institution of higher education in applied arts, design and métiers d’art, founded in the mid-19th century.
FLAME University
India
Type: Educational
FLAME University is one of India’s foremost institutions pioneering a liberal-education model that offers a vibrant ecosystem for exploring the intersections of design, culture, technology and society.
DUCO Design
Brazil
Type: Design studio
A design and innovation consultancy, DUCO Design works with private companies, non‑profit organizations and government agencies to apply design‑led methods and innovation strategies.
Hello, Quan zhou
China
Type: Design studio
Founded in 2016, Hello, Quan zhou is a design brand rooted in Quanzhou‘s cultural heritage and aims to become a leading benchmark for the modern expression of Minnan culture.
IDEN
China
Type: Design studio
IDEN is a design studio focused on design industrialization within China’s manufacturing‑rich Fujian region. The studio operates at the intersection of local craft, design industry and scalable production.
International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit
China
Type: Promotional
The International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit (YSS2030) is a global youth‑centred forum held in China, themed around youth leadership in sustainability, innovation and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
JP Design Studio
USA
Type: Design studio
A design initiative founded by Jessica Pastor that emphazises connection, craft and circularity. “Nodo” is Italian for “knot,” implying linking, binding and continuity.
URGE Collective
United Kingdom
Type: Design studio
A London‑based creative industries collective focused on systemic change through design, innovation and sustainability. Their work spans transformation, education and innovation.
With over 200 members around the world, WDO’s diverse membership represents a global network that collaborates to support the profession of industrial design and promote its contribution to economic, social, cultural, and environmental development.
Interested in becoming a WDO member? We invite you to contact office@wdo.org for more information.
