Join WDO

For over 65 years, WDO has gathered design organizations and designers they represent into a global community. Today, we support a growing network of over 200 WDO Members and are the only organization connecting corporate, educational, professional, promotional and municipal design institutions.

Our global community recognizes the power of design-led transformation. Together, we work to advance the profession of industrial design and promote its contribution to economic, social, cultural and environmental development. Through collaboration, exchange and partnership, we invite you to join us as we work to design our way to a better world.

WDC Network of Cities Meeting at Valencia City Hall / Credit: BravaEstudio

CONNECT WITH A GROWING DESIGN NETWORK

Connect directly with leading design institutions, associations, companies and academic bodies across the global design ecosystem. Access WDO’s exclusive directory, featuring contact information for more than 200 member organizations worldwide, and receive dedicated support to identify potential collaborators and initiate partnerships.

EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMMING

Receive preferential access and support to participate in WDO’s international programmes, including World Design Capital^®, World Industrial Design Day and Interdesign. Membership also includes complimentary registration to the biennial World Design Congress, WDO’s flagship global gathering of design leaders, policymakers and innovators.

From left: Eisuke Tachikawa, Laura Figueroa, Oliver Lin, Ken Nah, President-Elect Pradyumna Vyas, 2023-2025 President Thomas Garvey, Anna Barbara, Benjamin Wilson, Sonia Manchanda, Meghan Preiss and Jesús Llinares.

EXPLORE NEW LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Only members can run for and be elected to serve on WDO’s Board of Directors. Elected biennially at the General Assembly, the Board of Directors consists of the President, President-elect, Treasurer and eight additional board members. Serving on the Board provides a unique opportunity to contribute to global design leadership at the highest level.

BE PART OF A GLOBAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

Leverage your membership by participating in WDO’s member webinar series, designed to foster continuous learning and professional exchange across our global community. Showcase best practices from your organization, exchange lessons learned and discover success stories on topics that matter to your community.

GAIN INTERNATIONAL VISIBILITY

Raise the profile of your organization across WDO’s global network. Members benefit from preferential promotion of their events, news and initiatives through WDO’s website, newsletters, and social media channels, helping to extend reach and amplify impact across international audiences.

STAY INFORMED WITH CURATED INSIGHTS

Receive timely updates on design-led innovation, global trends, major events, and WDO programming through the monthly Member Minute newsletter and quarterly design360 publication.