WDO recently welcomed five new members to its growing community! Take a moment to get to know each institution and company below and learn more about how they are leveraging design in their respective sectors and countries.

Diseńa México
Mexico
Type: Promotional
Founded in 2008, Diseña México is a promotional organization whose mandate includes supporting design as a strategic element in the economic, cultural, social and productive development of Mexico.

Shanghai University, Academy of Fine Arts
China
Type: Educational
Established in 1983, Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts works to support the construction of Shanghai as international metropolis by building an art creation, art education and art talent cultivation system.

Tsinghua University, Academy of Arts & Design
China
Type: Educational
As the first higher education institute of arts and design in China, Tsinghua University’s Academy of Arts & Design is focused on contributing to the economic and cultural development of the country.

Universidad San Sebastián
Chile
Type: Educational
Founded in 1989, Universidad San Sebastián is a private university in Chile that offers a diverse array of programmes aimed at meeting the needs and demands of modern-day society.

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
China
Type: Educational
As a leader in future education, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a comprehensive educational ecological layout and development blueprint through in-depth research, continuous exploration and innovative practices.
With over 200 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.
Interested in becoming a WDO member? We invite you to contact office@wdo.org for more information.