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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20260413T194152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T194315Z
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SUMMARY:From Tradition to Transformation: Cities\, Design & Montréal
DESCRIPTION:What does design mean for cities today? \nAs part of Semaine Design de Montréal\, join World Design Organization at the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises for a special screening of its first documentary short\, From Tradition to Transformation: World Design Capital Valencia 2022 (Spanish with English subtitles). The 40-minute film offers a powerful look into how design shapes a city’s identity\, culture and everyday life. \nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the future of design-led urban transformation\, and an opportunity to network with Montreal’s creative community. Your ticket includes one drink. \nRegister now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/from-tradition-to-transformation-cities-design-and-montreal \nHosted by: World Design Organization
URL:https://wdo.org/event/from-tradition-to-transformation-cities-design-montreal/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Design week,WDO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20260305T164224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T142630Z
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SUMMARY:DESIGN CODES: A Co-Design Working Session
DESCRIPTION:Design Codes will only be meaningful if they reflect lived practice and diverse global contexts. WDO Members are invited to join an interactive working session to help shape the next iteration of the Design Codes. \nBuilding on the presentation shared at the General Assembly in September 2025\, this session will briefly recap the framework and open discussion for critique\, reflection\, and practical input ahead of the June 2026 milestone. \nJoin us to help co-design the principles that will guide design worldwide. \nVisit https://wdo.org/programmes/special-projects/designcodes/ to review background material. \nRegister today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/60PZBMyORuib5tnlk-BJuA
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-codes-a-co-design-working-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event,WDO Member Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20241126T135637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T135802Z
UID:10000855-1757376000-1757635199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:World Design Congress 2025: Design for Planet
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by WDO Promotional Member Design Council\, the 34th World Design Congress and WDO General Assembly will take place in London (United Kingdom)\, some 50 years after the event was last hosted in the city in 1969. Set for 9-11 September 2025\, the three-day event will gather the international design community and thought leaders from business\, research and education to explore the theme of ‘Design for Planet’. \n\n\n\n\nThe congress will run in conjunction with the London Design Festival\, showcasing some of the most innovative design solutions from British designers and highlighting the importance of putting the planet at the heart of our design work. \nStay tuned for more updates about event programming! In the meantime\, make sure you are subscribed to the World Design Congress newsletter to stay up to date on all things London 2025. \nHave questions about our upcoming World Design Congress? Contact us at communications@wdo.org. \nWDO Member: Design Council UK
URL:https://wdo.org/event/world-design-congress-2025-design-for-planet/
LOCATION:Barbican Centre\, Silk St\, London\, EC2Y 8DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Congress,WDO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20250501T194433Z
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SUMMARY:World Industrial Design Day 2025: Call for contributors
DESCRIPTION: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 blocks of ethical design. \nFrom conversations with peers\, to presentations and more creative formats\, we’re looking to collect 20-minute video contributions from designers across the globe. If you are interested in discussing any of the above topics or want to contribute your story\, please complete our online form before 13 May 2025. \nSubmit your pitch: https://wdo.org/programmes/widd/letsgetethical/ \nWDO Member: Andreu World
URL:https://wdo.org/event/world-industrial-design-day-2025-call-for-contributors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event,World Industrial Design Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T090000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20250318T182200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T204410Z
UID:10000914-1742889600-1742893200@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Manufacturing a Better World
DESCRIPTION:Join WDO Corporate Member Andreu World on 25 March for an insightful webinar sharing more about the Spanish company’s legacy of responsible design\, spanning seven decades. \nRegister here: http://bit.ly/70yearsofDesign
URL:https://wdo.org/event/webinar-manufacturing-a-better-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/andreuworld70_LI-e1742321980417.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20250206T142211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T142230Z
UID:10000895-1738540800-1743465599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for nominations: World Design Medal 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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 design innovation through the work of one exceptional leader. \nOpen globally\, nominations are being accepted until 31 March 2025.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-nominations-world-design-medal-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20250206T142735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T142915Z
UID:10000896-1738022400-1748735999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for abstracts: World Design Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing a double blind review process\, papers selected for publication may also be invited to attend the Congress in-person to discuss their research. Accepted posters will also be on display at the Barbican Centre. \nSubmissions from academia and industry\, or collaborative efforts are welcome. Review the submission guidelines and explore sub-themes below. Deadline to submit is 31 May 2025 at 23:59EDT.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-abstracts-world-design-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Congress,WDO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20240919T191832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T131352Z
UID:10000829-1727978400-1727982000@wdo.org
SUMMARY:From Tradition to Transformation: World Design Capital Valencia 2022
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us online for the premiere streaming (for free) via WDO’s YouTube channel. The event will feature a post-screening discussion\, sharing a behind-the-scenes Q&A with the film’s producers. \nTime: 18:00 CEST / UTC+2
URL:https://wdo.org/event/from-tradition-to-transformation-wdc-valencia-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20240816T182441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T204420Z
UID:10000808-1725973200-1725978600@wdo.org
SUMMARY:WDO Webinar: Designing for Planet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a WDO webinar on 10 September and hear from Minnie Moll\, Chief Executive and colleagues at the Design Council (UK) to discuss Designing for Planet.🌍 \nLearn more about Design Council’s inspiring 80-year history and discover plans about their mission to upskill 1 million designers for the green transition. \nThis is also an excellent opportunity to learn more about the World Design Congress taking place in London in September 2025 and how you can get involved. \nRegister now: bit.ly/designingforplanetwebinar \nWDO Member: Design Council UK
URL:https://wdo.org/event/wdo-webinar-designing-for-planet/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO event,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/webinar_designcouncil.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20230509T155411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T180416Z
UID:10000563-1685059200-1685145599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:World Design Capital® 2024 Signing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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 happening in San Diego and Tijuana.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/world-design-capital-2024-signing-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:WDO event,World Design Capital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20230509T185700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T014016Z
UID:10000564-1684022400-1684108799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Creative Responsibility: Why we still need designers in the age of AI
DESCRIPTION: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 new era means for design and the work of the designer. \nMissed the event? You can now catch up on all the recordings via our YouTube page 
URL:https://wdo.org/event/creative-responsibility-why-we-still-need-designers-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:Conference,WDO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20220511T204659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T205223Z
UID:10000494-1656374400-1656547199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:WORLD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DAY 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 subject matter experience related to leadership in design to lead 30-minute sessions.\n \nWebsite
URL:https://wdo.org/event/world-industrial-design-day-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conference,WDO event,World Industrial Design Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220602
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20220511T203130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T203350Z
UID:10000492-1654041600-1654127999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:FUTURE WAYS OF LIVING: INFORMATION SESSION
DESCRIPTION: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 (CPRL) at Columbia University\, George Brown College – Institute without Boundaries (IwB)\, MEET Digital Culture Center and the World Design Organization (WDO)®\, Future Ways of Living (FWoL) III is a global initiative looking to partner with innovative communities eager to investigate pressing challenges and develop new visions for their futures. \nWebsite
URL:https://wdo.org/event/future-ways-of-living-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Forum,WDO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20220511T204904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T115359Z
UID:10000495-1653523200-1653609599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:BECOMING WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL
DESCRIPTION:Looking to learn more about the bidding process for World Design Capital 2026?\nOn 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. \nWebsite
URL:https://wdo.org/event/becoming-world-design-capital/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Forum,WDO event,World Design Capital
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220526
DTSTAMP:20260510T123802
CREATED:20220511T204424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T204644Z
UID:10000493-1653436800-1653523199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:INDIAN ENGAGEMENT EVENT
DESCRIPTION: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 transformation. \nWebsite
URL:https://wdo.org/event/indian-engagement-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking,WDO event
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