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World Design Assembly is held biennially, bringing together WDO's leadership, membership and external stakeholders to discuss the progress of the closing two-year term and prepare for the incoming term’s activities. Under the theme Humanizing Design, WDO’s 31st Assembly will be held in tandem with a five-day local design event organized by the India Design Forum, […]
The World Design Street Festival is the kick-off celebration to the WDC Calendar Year. This is an opportunity to engage as many people as possible, including international visitors, to experience design activities in person through concerts, public design workshops, exhibitions, or design studio open houses. Throughout the weekend, World Design Capital Lille Métropole 2020 invites […]
World Industrial Design Day 2020 celebrates the amazing power of ‘design for everyday life‘, recognizing the value and benefits of design on the products and services that make our lives easier and more efficient. Join us on WIDD2020 as we recognize the practicality of design, as well as reflect on our increasing obsession with things. […]
This World Industrial Design Day, we are listening, talking and celebrating diversity. Join us on the 28-29 June for a 24-hour virtual conference as we hear from designers around the world sharing their stories, reflections and experiences. Website
Join us on 2 November 2021 from 9am - 11am EDT for the launch of the WDO Foundation, a new initiative that furthers our mission of design for a better world. Learn more about this branch of WDO’s vision and how it will invest in design research and support design endeavours internationally. Broadcasted from Montreal […]
Don’t miss out! Join us for the Future Ways of Living III (FWoL III) announcement at Toronto Digifest on 19 November. FWoL III will engage a global network of city leaders and subject-matter experts in a series of workshops to help cities and communities craft holistic solutions to their most pressing challenges, both pandemic-related and […]
The outcomes of the World Design Impact Prize 2021 will be presented in a 90-minute World Design Talks on 23 November from 8:30am – 10am EST. Here, we have an opportunity to recognize the three finalist projects and learn about the ways they are using design to make a difference in communities around the world. […]
As part of our regional engagement, WDO Members in Southeast Asia have been exploring 'how to develop a sustainable mindset'. Taking place on 25 May, the second of this three-part online series will be led by guest speakers from the Digital Society School (Netherlands) and will focus on how to reduce design waste through behavioural […]
Looking to learn more about the bidding process for World Design Capital 2026? On 26 May, WDO will be hosting a virtual information session to share key insights and tips for those interested in bringing the designation to their city. Website
Join the four organizations leading the third iteration of the Future Ways of Living initiative for a virtual information session on Wednesday, 1 June at 9am EDT (GMT-4) to discover how your community can benefit from two decades worth of design research and international collaboration. Jointly presented by The Center for Public Research and Leadership […]
Over the course of 24 hours from 28-29 June, we are looking to capture diverse leadership topics and experiences from around the world that showcase not only those at the top providing direction, but all leaders using design to shape other sectors. From education and mentorship to sustainability and policy, we're looking for individuals with […]
On the occasion of Berlin Design Week and the 2023 iF Design Awards, WDO and iF Design hosted a panel discussion exploring the topic of Creative Responsibility: Why we still need designers in the age of AI. The event brought together designers and design theorists for a conversation around the possibilities of AI and what this […]
On 26 May 2023, the cities of San Diego (USA) and Tijuana (Mexico) will celebrate their designation as World Design Capital® 2024. Alongside the region's local design communities, municipal leaders and key programme stakeholders, the WDC 2024 Signing Ceremony will mark of the start of a year-long programme that will highlight the innovative, cross-border design […]
On 3 October 2024, WDO will host the global premiere of From Tradition to Transformation: World Design Capital Valencia 2022, our first documentary short that traces the evolution of Valencia’s WDC designation and its impact on the city, its creatives and the future of design in the region. Join us online for the premiere streaming […]
A valued part of each World Design Congress is the public call for papers and posters. WDO is now accepting submissions for extended abstracts and posters in line with the Design for Planet theme. Following a double blind review process, papers selected for publication may also be invited to attend the Congress in-person to discuss […]
WDO is now accepting nominations for the World Design Medal, which aims to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the industrial design profession. With previous recipients that include frog founder Hartmut Esslinger and American industrial designer Dr. Patricia Moore, the World Design Medal acknowledges the transformative power of industrial […]
In celebration of World Industrial Design Day 2025, WDO is partnering with Andreu World to host a day of digital dialogue exploring ethics in design. Highlighting diverse perspectives and practical insights, the online event will be streamed live via WDO’s Youtube on 27 June and feature a rich mix of recorded and live sessions discussing the building […]
