WDO recently welcomed four new members to its growing global community! Explore the organizations and companies below to learn more about who they are, where they work and how they are harnessing the power of design to create impact across sectors and regions.
enCODE
India
Corporate
enCODE is an India-based creative learning platform that brings together design, technology and business to equip learners with skills for the evolving digital economy. Through multidisciplinary education, hands-on projects and industry engagement, enCODE empowers aspiring designers and innovators to develop creative problem-solving skills and turn ideas into meaningful opportunities.
Order of the Design Industry in Romania
Romania
Professional
The Order of the Design Industry of Romania (OIDR) is a professional organization dedicated to strengthening the design sector in Romania and supporting the people who shape it. By fostering collaboration, encouraging professional growth and upholding ethical standards, OIDR works to build a vibrant and responsible design culture across the country.
Shikatani Lacroix Design
Canada
Design Studio
Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) is a Toronto-based design consultancy that helps businesses build distinctive brands and create meaningful connections with consumers. Combining strategic thinking with creative expertise, SLD develops brand identities, packaging and customer experiences that shape how people interact with brands.
D Y Patil Vidyapeeth DPUSchool of Design
India
Educational
Established in 2022, Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design is a design education institution based in Pune (India). Offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines including product, communication, interior and interaction design, the school combines hands-on learning and industry engagement to prepare students to address real-world challenges through design.
With over 180 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.
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