WDO recently welcomed eight 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.

Cemer Playground Equipment

Turkey

Pillar: Corporate

Cemer Playground Equipment designs and produces playgrounds and adventure parks, urban furniture, and outdoor sports equipment for both children and adults, with the goal of fostering high quality city life. 

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Ferretti Group

Italy

Pillar: Corporate

The Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands that highlight technological, sustainable and economic innovation.

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Hsinchu City Government

Taiwan, Chinese Taipei

Pillar: City

Located in northern Taiwan, Hsinchu City Government aims to foster a more sustainable, prosperous city for all citizens, while honouring the region’s rich cultural and design history.

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Nirma University

India

Pillar: Educational

Established in 2003, Nirma University is a research-oriented, student-centric university that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning to  produce effective design professionals as well as conscious, informed world citizens.

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PDR

United Kingdom

Pillar: Corporate

PDR is a design innovation consultancy and research facility. Founded more than 25 years ago, PDR provides world leading design consultancy to organizations across the world in product, service and experience design.

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Planet Smart City

Taiwan, Chinese Taipei

Pillar: Corporate

Planet Smart City designs and builds smart, sustainable and socially inclusive cities and neighbourhoods. Their projects integrate architectural, digital, environmental and social innovation solutions to transform the way affordable housing is delivered worldwide.

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Rishihood University

India

Pillar: Educational

Founded on the principles of social impact and development, Rishihood University engages with fellow institutions, community organizations, international and national partners to foster an ecosystem approach to learning and encourage their students to positively contribute to society.

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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

Mexico

Pillar: Educational

Founded in 1974, the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) is one of the top public universities in Mexico and Latin America. The institution was founded on the principles of social responsibility and innovation and focuses its teaching, research and cultural promotion on solving social issues.

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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.

Interested in becoming a WDO member? We invite you to contact office@wdo.org for more information. 

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