World Design Organization (WDO) Member Webinars

With a membership community of over 200 design-led organizations, WDO is committed to offering meaningful opportunities for member engagement, professional development, knowledge-sharing and global networking. In 2026, that includes two key online activations: Member Webinars and Member Mixers.

While our monthly member webinar series empowers our community to share their work and design expertise with audiences worldwide, our quarterly Member Mixers offer dynamic virtual networking, connecting both new and longstanding WDO Members in one-on-one conversation.

Explore the calendar below to see all upcoming events. Interested in hosting your own member webinar? Let us know by completing our online form.

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  • Becoming World Design Capital 2030 | Information Webinar

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    Every two years, WDO invites cities and regions worldwide to bid for the World Design Capital® designation. WDC is intended for cities that strategically leverage design to drive economic, social, […]

  • WDO Member Mixer

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    WDO Member Mixer is a virtual networking initiative designed exclusively for WDO's membership community. This global session will offer space for both new and longstanding members alike to connect, converse […]

  • WDO Member Mixer

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    WDO Member Mixer is a virtual networking initiative designed exclusively for WDO's membership community. This global session will offer space for both new and longstanding members alike to connect, converse […]

  • WDO Member Mixer

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    WDO Member Mixer is a virtual networking initiative designed exclusively for WDO's membership community. This global session will offer space for both new and longstanding members alike to connect, converse […]

Past Member Webinars

February 2026

WDO Interdesign Siargao Island 2026: Information Session

Hosted in partnership with the Design Center of the Philippines and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Interdesign Siargao Island 2026 will convene designers, researchers and interdisciplinary practitioners to engage with the island’s unique landscapes and provide real impact under the theme Design Innovation and Resiliency for the Tropics.
January 2026

Designing Forward: Shaping Creative, Resilient and Award-winning Designers

In this webinar, three lecturers from WDO Member Asia Pacific University share the mentorship and innovation strategies they use to shape tomorrow’s design leaders — from securing four national Dyson Awards to advancing hands-on experimentation through the Eco-Innovation Lab.
December 2025

Get Published: Opportunities with the Balkan University Press

Looking for new ways to elevate your content? In this engaging WDO Member webinar, meet the team from Balkan University Press to learn how you can publish your architecture and design-related work — free of author charges.
December 2025

Explore the WDC Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 World Design Campus

This engaging virtual session introduces the World Design Campus —World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026‘s dynamic hub dedicated to advancing design education, collaboration and global innovation.
November 2025

Service Design in the Boardroom: Speaking the Language of Leadership

Service Design is not just about improving experiences — it’s also shaping the way organizations think, decide, and lead. In this engaging session with Service Design Network, discover why Service Design has become essential at the strategic level.
November 2025

Grow your design event with a WDO Endorsement

Led by the WDO Secretariat, this webinar highlighted WDO’s Endorsement Programme, sharing how design-led events from conferences, competitions, awards and even podcasts have leveraged a WDO Endorsement to boost global visibility and engagement.
June 2025

Designer’s Dilemma

Inspired by traditional knowledge, this webinar explored how the principles of ethical design can inform indigenous sustainable practices and support cultural preservation with DIT University.
May 2025

France Design Impact Award and Paris Design Week

In this session, Association pour la Promotion de la Création Industrielle explored the evolving landscape and exciting new directions shaping French design today. They also provided a preview of the Design Impact Award 2025.
April 2025

Designing Sound: Impact of Audio in Design

Co-hosted with WIPO, this webinar encouraged participants to explore how intellectual property can foster innovation at the intersection of sound and design. Speakers from Bombardier Recreational Products and Vestel shared their perspectives.
March 2025
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Manufacturing a Better World

This webinar introduced the Circular Design Challenge and celebrated over 20 years of the Andreu World Design Contest. The session highlighted Andreu World’s commitment to circularity, sustainability, and certification through B Corp and Cradle to Cradle standards.
February 2025
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Circular Networking for Sustainable Futures 

Curated by Cappelli Identity Design and Olat Design Consultancy, this interactive 90-minute workshop focused on opportunities for circular networking among designers in the Design Studio membership pillar.
December 2024

Design Leadership

A 90-minute online session with PARK, offering strategies and insights for how designers can lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
November 2024

Designing for a Paradoxical Nation

A thought-provoking webinar that examined how design is creating meaningful social and economic transformation in Singapore with DesignCouncil Singapore.
September 2024

Designing for Planet

This session explored the UK’s Design for Planet mission and offered an exclusive preview of plans for the World Design Congress 2025 with Design Council.
May 2024
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Designing with Citizens and Workplaces

The Korea Institute of Design Promotion led a 90-minute session showcasing their role as Korea’s only design body responsible for implementing national design strategies and policies.
April 2024

Sustainable Designs: Better Now Than Never

Celebrating World IP Day, WDO and WIPO co-hosted a webinar exploring how intellectual property can support sustainable design and contribute to achieving the SDGs.
February 2024

African Design & Innovation for a new generation

In collaboration with Africa Design School and WIPO, WDO hosted a webinar examining how young African designers are shaping the continent’s future through innovation.
November 2023
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Design and Young Talents – Resources of German Design Council

Hosted by the German Design Council, this webinar showcased initiatives that support the development of young designers. The event aimed to foster knowledge exchange and spotlight emerging talent.