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In celebration of World Industrial Design Day 2026, WDO is once again bringing the global design community together for let’s talk resilience. Streaming live on WDO’s YouTube channel on 29 June from 8:00 AM EDT / 12:00 PM UTC, the event will feature a dynamic series of online sessions led by design leaders from around […]
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, cultural, and environmental progress. The bid process brings together government, industry, academia, and the local design community to shape a shared vision for sustainable urban […]
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 and build relationships across regions and disciplines.
Join WDO Member Three C Group for an enlightening webinar highlighting why design awards can be a vehicle of recognition and a way to build credibility, visibility and access to global design networks. During this 60-minute session, learn how to: choose awards aligned to your values select the project that best represents your vision use […]
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. Building on the presentation shared at the General Assembly in September 2025, this session will briefly recap the framework and […]
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 and build relationships across regions and disciplines. Register now: https://live.remo.co/e/wdo-member-mixer/register
Design is often misunderstood as aesthetics or branding. Yet in reality, design is one of the most powerful levers businesses have to translate purpose into practice. As part of B Corp Month 2026, this webinar explores how design, when treated as an operating model rather than an add‑on, moves organisations beyond compliance and into inspiration. Framed around […]
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, cultural, and environmental progress. The bid process brings together government, industry, academia, and the local design community to shape a shared vision for sustainable urban […]
At PARK, we are proud to deliver the Design Leadership Excellence Programme in partnership with DBA, designed to enhance your effectiveness and influence as a design manager. This programme integrates three essential modules, providing a comprehensive approach to refining your leadership skills: Design Leadership, Design Strategy and Design Value. The programme is based on principles […]
Bring your work to the global stage! Companies, agencies, professionals, and emerging designers from around the world are invited to submit their best work across three competition categories: Product and Concept for the professional sector, and New Talent for up‑and‑coming designers. Participating offers the opportunity for projects to be endorsed by leading industry experts while […]
When AI enters the studio, what changes first — the tools, or the profession? In the third session of AI Design Frontiers – Season 2, we host George Guida, Founder & CEO of xFigura.ai, for a timely discussion on how AI is reshaping architectural practice. Moving beyond speed and automation, the session explores shifting workflows, […]
Join this 60-minute virtual information session hosted by WDO and the Design Center of the Philippines to learn more about Interdesign Siargao Island 2026, including the participant application process, programme theme and key objectives. Guided by the theme Design Innovation and Resiliency for the Tropics, Interdesign Siargao Island 2026 is an immersive, field-based residency that […]
Join WDO member Asia Pacific University for this 60-minute webinar and discover how they have mentored students to win four national Dyson Awards—an extraordinary achievement! Learn how they have established the Eco-Innovation Lab, which has become a hub for exploration, material innovation, and hands-on experimentation. The materials developed through the lab have not only advanced […]
Looking for new ways to elevate your content in the coming year? Join the team from Balkan University Press for an engaging one-hour webinar to learn how you can publish your architecture and design-related work—free of author charges. During the session, you’ll discover more about the Journal of Balkan Architecture (JBA) and the Balkan University […]
Okbaby, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a foldable baby bathtub that is safe, functional, and easy to carry, designed for infants aged 0 - 12 months. The product must be manufactured without the use of injection-molding technologies. Deadline: 10 March 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Okbaby-Foldable-Baby-Bathtub
A leading company in the lighting sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a cordless lamp designed for off-grid contexts and adaptable to multiple scenarios (HORECA, home, camping, etc.). The product should feature a contemporary and functional design, ensure durability, and may integrate additional functions useful for its intended use. Deadline: […]
This online course explores how technologies actively mediate our social, cultural, and political lives, and how this mediation reshapes the practice and purpose of social design. Moving beyond a narrow and instrumental understanding of technology, participants will develop a critical and nuanced grasp of artefacts and sociotechnical systems as dynamic agents in society. Learn more: […]
At PARK, we are proud to deliver the Advancing Design Leadership Programme in partnership with DBA, designed to enhance your effectiveness and influence as a design manager. The programme integrates 3 essential modules, providing a comprehensive approach to refining your leadership skills: Design Storytelling, Design in CX & Design for Humanity. The programme is based […]
Service Design is not just about improving experiences—it’s also shaping the way organizations think, decide, and lead. In this engaging session, you’ll discover why Service Design has become essential at the strategic level and how it can help you create lasting impact in your organization. We’ll explore the evolution of Service Design—from its product-driven beginnings […]
Looking to grow your design event’s audience and impact? Join this interactive webinar led by WDO Secretariat as we explore how WDO’s Endorsement Programme can elevate your initiative to a global audience. In this session, we’ll share how WDO Endorsements promote design-led events from conferences, competitions, awards and even podcasts. Understand why global companies like […]
