With the goal of supporting design-driven innovation that enhances global quality of life, WDO endorses a select group of design events, awards, competitions and conferences each year.

Through a variety of promotional benefits, we aim to elevate the international credibility and visibility of our endorsed events. Our networking platforms target an international design community and are viewed by more than 120K subscribers, followers and readers combined. This increased visibility translates into higher engagement, attendance and participation at those events. Through these promotional activities, endorsed events also benefit from an exclusive exposure to the WDO network of Members and international stakeholders.

In accordance with our Guidelines for Design Competitions and Guidelines for Design Awards, organizers of endorsed events strive to meet the ethical and professional requirements to ensure that international practices are upheld, which also provides a level and reassurance for event participants.

ENDORSEMENT TYPES

Committed to accommodating a variety of needs, WDO offers three levels of endorsement:

Endorsement

Review of design award or design competition criteria
Dedicated administrative support from WDO Secretariat
Use of WDO endorsement logo
Event listing in WDO’s online Calendar of Events
Social media posts*
Announcement on wdo.org homepage
Event promotion in WDO newsletter*
50% discount for WDO Members

€2,995

Endorsement +

Review of design award or design competition criteria
Dedicated administrative support from WDO Secretariat
Use of WDO endorsement logo
Event listing(s) in WDO’s online Calendar of Events
Social media posts*
Announcement on wdo.org homepage
Event promotion in WDO newsletter*
Press release(s)*
Original feature story*
Targeted communication with WDO Membership
Recommendation for juror(s)
Recommendation for speaker(s)
50% discount for WDO Members

€5,995

Custom Endorsement

Looking for more? Our team is happy to work alongside you to develop a custom WDO endorsement plan that suits your needs.

*Frequency of this benefit is dependent on factors such as type and duration of event.

Endorsed Events 2025

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