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SUMMARY:Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeadline: 24 June 2026. \nLearn more: https://bit.ly/Cordless-Lamp-Contest
URL:https://wdo.org/event/cordless-lamp-innovation-contest/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
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SUMMARY:Future Snack Design
DESCRIPTION:A leading company in the food & beverage sector\, in collaboration with Desall\, is looking for innovative concepts for a snack\, either sweet or savory\, aimed at a young consumer audience. The project should develop not only the food product itself but also its related branding\, defining a clear and coherent identity capable of standing out for personality\, contemporary relevance\, and overall consumption experience. Deadline: 17 September 2026. \nLearn more: https://bit.ly/Future-Snack-Design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/future-snack-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Call for entries
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SUMMARY:Becoming World Design Capital 2030
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe bid process brings together government\, industry\, academia\, and the local design community to shape a shared vision for sustainable urban development. Designated cities have used the WDC platform to strengthen creative industries\, attract investment and tourism\, and elevate their international profile. \nJoin this 90-minute webinar on 17 June 2026 to learn about the WDC 2030 call for applications\, key criteria\, and how your city or region can become part of a global network of design-led innovation. \nRegister now
URL:https://wdo.org/event/becoming-world-design-capital-2030/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar,Webinar,World Design Capital
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SUMMARY:World Industrial Design Day 2026 | let's talk resilience
DESCRIPTION: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 the world. Through shared perspectives\, emerging practices and critical conversations\, the programme will explore how resilience is shaping the future of design across disciplines\, communities and industries. \nSubscribe to our YouTube Channel
URL:https://wdo.org/event/world-industrial-design-day-2026-lets-talk-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:World Industrial Design Day
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SUMMARY:WDO Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/wdomembermixer-oct2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WDO Member Webinar
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