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Register now for an engaging online session that will make you excited about design protection again! The phrase ‘intellectual property rights’ might not sound too exciting to many but don’t be misled, it is an interesting and important topic. Strong design protection is crucial not only for designers but also for businesses. We all benefit […]
Embracing circularity isn’t an option: it’s imperative. This event is our collection of the best tools and skills you need to stay on top of your sustainability game. From design for disassembly to smart material selection, you’ll gain the real-world know-how to make sure your designs really are making the world a better place – and not just ending up in a landfill. […]
Get ready to redefine the boundaries of creativity at the 2024 AIGA Design Conference! Join us for a groundbreaking virtual experience that pushes the boundaries of what a design conference can be. This year, we're embracing our theme, "Margins," and exploring the uncharted territories of design.
Please select two projects that the most coincide with the Seoul Design Award judging criteria for the harmony between people, society, and the environment. Evaluation Criteria: Solving Everyday Problems, Expanding Global Values, Presenting Future Visions. WDO Member: Seoul Design Foundation
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 […]
Cappelli Identity Design, member of the World Design Organization, is participating in the World Design Experience at World Design Capital San Diego-Tijuana 2024, powered by San Diego Design Week, with the virtual event Dynamic Brand: Identity is Diversity. A talk about where the passion for design comes from and how much identity and diversity contribute […]
Created for service designers with 2+ years’ experience, the 8-week, 8-module course offers you the chance to strengthen your core skills, expand your capabilities, and earn SDN Professional Accreditation. The course starts on 20 September, 2024 and will be a mix of live sessions and self-study. It’s taught by seasoned experts: Chris Ferguson, Andy Polaine, […]
From México, We are honored to invite you to attend a design talk by Lilián González entitled Design Form " on Saturday, 14 September at 7:00 PM Saudi Arabia time. (GMT+3 ) Registration is available through the following link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCupzMtHt1BSFXgT1ScXFxkMpqKUsn2 WDO Member: Architects & Interior designers Network
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.🌍 Learn more about Design Council's inspiring 80-year history and discover plans about their mission to upskill 1 million designers for the green transition. This is also an […]
World Design Organization (WDO)® announced the launch of the World Design Capital® (WDC) 2028 bid process, marking the 11th biennial designation since the programme’s inception. Interested cities from around the globe are invited to mobilize local design stakeholders during the five-month application period in an attempt to create and submit a robust bid showcasing the […]
The awards present great experiences and accomplished solutions – across all fields and industries – twice per year. Enter your best products and concepts for the UX Design Awards until 15 November 2024! ➵ Gain international recognition and showcase your experience excellence. ➵ Have your work endorsed by leading industry experts. ➵ Earn appreciation and […]
We invite you to the next webinar where we will present the 23rd Andreu World International Design Contest. This year the contest takes on a special character as it is aligned with the Circular Design® Challenge initiative, a challenge that aims to promote practices such as eco-design, zero waste management, a neutral carbon footprint and […]
Braun is excited to announce the 22nd Braun Prize International Design Competition. Since its inception in 1968, the Braun Prize has been at the forefront of recognizing and promoting young designers globally. This year, under the theme of 'Ideas to Keep,' we challenge emerging designers and inventors to explore both timeless design principles from the […]
The Industrial Design Division of the Urban Science Association invites you to attend the Third Saudi Industrial Design Week 2024 - Online. The week-long event will take place from June 24 to 27, 2024, every day starting at 3:30 PM Saudi time. Details can be found here: https://www.archinet.me/saudi-industrial-design-week-2024 WDO Member: Architects & Interior designers Network
Asia's architecture and design industry faces traditional constraints. Embrace a new cultural perspective emphasizing freedom, innovation, and sustainability to overcome challenges. This approach demands self-awareness, respecting the past while redefining the future with unique business opportunities. Johnny Chiu, founder of JC. Architecture & Design, first Taiwanese to win WAF/INSIDE World Interior of the Year. Expertise […]
Interested in connecting with a fellow WDO Member? As the only design body in Korea to plan and implement national design policies and strategies, Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) will be hosting a webinar on 23 May to introduce their work designing for citizens and workplaces to WDO's global community. WDO Member: Korea Institute of Design […]
On the occasion of World IP Day, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Design Organization (WDO) are pleased to invite you to the following event: Webinar on Sustainable Designs – Better Now Than Never. The webinar will explore the relationship between IP and sustainability in the area of design with two guest […]
In this online Deep Dive, Camillo König, Industrial Designer and Competence Lead Mechanical Engineering and Bastian Renner, Senior UI/UX Designer at Imago Design GmbH will walk us through their Gold-Award-winning coffee grinder "Mahlkönig EK OMNIA”.
EUIPO IP Seminar on Designs: Navigating the Realm of Design Protection from a User’s Perspective We are pleased to inform you that this Seminar will take place online via Zoom. *Tentative Agenda 09 April 2024 09:30-09:40 Opening - Navigating the Design Journey 09:40-10:20 Session 1 - Insights from Designers 10:20-10:30 10’ Break 10:30-11:00 Session 2 - […]
The landscape of Design is changing faster than ever. This event is our chance to dig into the value of industrial design, as emerging technologies like AI challenge the foundations of our industry. How can designers stay nimble with new skills? We’ll explore the tools, tech, and strategies that will make the difference for the […]
