WDO recently welcomed six new members to its growing global community! Explore the organizations and companies below to learn more about who they are, where they work and how they are harnessing the power of design to create impact across sectors and regions.
Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Design & Arts
China
Type: Educational
Established in 1984, the School of Design & Arts at Beijing Institute of Technology is one of China’s earliest institutions dedicated to industrial design education, with a multidisciplinary focus spanning industrial design, visual communication, environmental art, cultural heritage and traditional crafts.
Creya Learning
India
Type: Educational
Creya Learning is an experiential STEM education and design thinking platform that uses hands-on making, technology, art and science to inspire young learners to become creative problem-solvers. Established in 2011, Creya works with schools and families across India, the UAE and Kuwait through school programmes and innovation-focused learning experiences.
Denovo Home Renovation LLC
USA
Type: Design Studio
DeNovo Home Renovation is a design-driven residential studio based in Florida (USA) bringing together industrial design, spatial planning and residential renovation to transform living environments.
D Y Patil International University
India
Type: Educational
Based in Pune (India), D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) is a multidisciplinary institution offering programmes across design, engineering, technology, management, media and other fields, with a focus on learner-centred and future-ready education.
Kookmin University
Republic of Korea
Type: Educational
Kookmin University’s College of Design, established in 1975 as Korea’s first dedicated design institution, is a leading centre for design education and research, with programmes spanning industrial, visual communication, spatial, automotive and transportation and entertainment.
National Institute of Design, Haryana
India
Type: Educational
Established in 2016, National Institute of Design, Haryana is dedicated to advancing design education and research in India. Its multidisciplinary Bachelor of Design combines studio-based learning, industry exposure and hands-on experimentation to prepare students to address emerging social and industry challenges.
With over 180 members around the world, WDO’s diverse membership represents a global network that collaborates to support the profession of industrial design and promote its contribution to economic, social, cultural, and environmental development.
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