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This week's recommended reading 📚
Designing More-than-Human Smart Cities by Sara Heitlinger, Marcus Foth, and Rachel Clarke
Renowned researchers and practitioners from urban planning to design, critically explore smart cities beyond a human-centred approach.
#recommendedreading #smartcities
Designing More-than-Human Smart Cities by Sara Heitlinger, Marcus Foth, and Rachel Clarke
Renowned researchers and practitioners from urban planning to design, critically explore smart cities beyond a human-centred approach.
#recommendedreading #smartcities
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week's recommended reading 📚
Designing More-than-Human Smart Cities by Sara Heitlinger, Marcus Foth, and Rachel Clarke
Renowned researchers and practitioners from urban planning to design, critically explore smart cities beyond a human-centred approach.
#recommendedreading #smartcities
Designing More-than-Human Smart Cities by Sara Heitlinger, Marcus Foth, and Rachel Clarke
Renowned researchers and practitioners from urban planning to design, critically explore smart cities beyond a human-centred approach.
#recommendedreading #smartcities
Missed our webinar with Service Design Network last week?
Catch up to hear insights from its President Birgit Mager and leadership coach Andy Polaine as they unpack why it’s now critical to achieving lasting organizational change.
Stream on YouTube ▶️ bit.ly/wdosdn-webinar
#servicedesign #webinar
Catch up to hear insights from its President Birgit Mager and leadership coach Andy Polaine as they unpack why it’s now critical to achieving lasting organizational change.
Stream on YouTube ▶️ bit.ly/wdosdn-webinar
#servicedesign #webinar
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Missed our webinar with Service Design Network last week?
Catch up to hear insights from its President Birgit Mager and leadership coach Andy Polaine as they unpack why it’s now critical to achieving lasting organizational change.
Stream on YouTube ▶️ bit.ly/wdosdn-webinar
#servicedesign #webinar
Catch up to hear insights from its President Birgit Mager and leadership coach Andy Polaine as they unpack why it’s now critical to achieving lasting organizational change.
Stream on YouTube ▶️ bit.ly/wdosdn-webinar
#servicedesign #webinar
This week's recommended reading 📚
Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness by Wayne K. Li
The book provides business examples and templates to help designers hone their empathy and contextual awareness in order to achieve successful design outcomes.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designempathy
Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness by Wayne K. Li
The book provides business examples and templates to help designers hone their empathy and contextual awareness in order to achieve successful design outcomes.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designempathy
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week's recommended reading 📚
Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness by Wayne K. Li
The book provides business examples and templates to help designers hone their empathy and contextual awareness in order to achieve successful design outcomes.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designempathy
Design Empathy and Contextual Awareness by Wayne K. Li
The book provides business examples and templates to help designers hone their empathy and contextual awareness in order to achieve successful design outcomes.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designempathy
Don’t miss our #WDOMember webinar this week with Service Design Network! Tune in Wednesday, 19 November at 8:00am EST to discover design leadership insights and strategies from Birgit Mager and Andy Polaine
Registration is free and open to all!
➡️ bit.ly/servicedesign-wdowebinar
Registration is free and open to all!
➡️ bit.ly/servicedesign-wdowebinar
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Don’t miss our #WDOMember webinar this week with Service Design Network! Tune in Wednesday, 19 November at 8:00am EST to discover design leadership insights and strategies from Birgit Mager and Andy Polaine
Registration is free and open to all!
➡️ bit.ly/servicedesign-wdowebinar
Registration is free and open to all!
➡️ bit.ly/servicedesign-wdowebinar
This week's recommended reading 📚
Design & Solidarity by Marisa Morán Jahn and Rafi Segal
In this book, artist Marisa and architect Rafi converse about the transformative potential of mutualism and design with leading thinkers and practitioners
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designsolidarity
Design & Solidarity by Marisa Morán Jahn and Rafi Segal
In this book, artist Marisa and architect Rafi converse about the transformative potential of mutualism and design with leading thinkers and practitioners
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designsolidarity
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This week's recommended reading 📚
Design & Solidarity by Marisa Morán Jahn and Rafi Segal
In this book, artist Marisa and architect Rafi converse about the transformative potential of mutualism and design with leading thinkers and practitioners
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designsolidarity
Design & Solidarity by Marisa Morán Jahn and Rafi Segal
In this book, artist Marisa and architect Rafi converse about the transformative potential of mutualism and design with leading thinkers and practitioners
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designsolidarity
The Notpla pipette is a single-serve dispenser made entirely from seaweed. Designed for olive oil and other liquid flavors, it releases a drip when you pinch and squeeze. 100 % home-compostable and edible, it’s a clever solution to plastic waste in food packaging.
#design #circulardesign #waste
#design #circulardesign #waste
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Notpla pipette is a single-serve dispenser made entirely from seaweed. Designed for olive oil and other liquid flavors, it releases a drip when you pinch and squeeze. 100 % home-compostable and edible, it’s a clever solution to plastic waste in food packaging.
#design #circulardesign #waste
#design #circulardesign #waste
From shifting paradigms to circular innovation and policy design, this year's poster showcase at the World Design Congress highlighted some of the top #DesignforPlanet research work from across the globe. Check out the full poster gallery at bit.ly/postergallery25
#worlddesigncongress #congress2025
#worlddesigncongress #congress2025
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
From shifting paradigms to circular innovation and policy design, this year's poster showcase at the World Design Congress highlighted some of the top #DesignforPlanet research work from across the globe. Check out the full poster gallery at bit.ly/postergallery25
#worlddesigncongress #congress2025
#worlddesigncongress #congress2025
This week's recommended reading 📚
More than Human: Making with the Living World
by Daisy Hildyard, Tim Ingold, and Anna Tsing
Rethink design beyond the human: how designers are altering and adapting practices to centre ecosystems and other species.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #morethanhuman
More than Human: Making with the Living World
by Daisy Hildyard, Tim Ingold, and Anna Tsing
Rethink design beyond the human: how designers are altering and adapting practices to centre ecosystems and other species.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #morethanhuman
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This week's recommended reading 📚
More than Human: Making with the Living World
by Daisy Hildyard, Tim Ingold, and Anna Tsing
Rethink design beyond the human: how designers are altering and adapting practices to centre ecosystems and other species.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #morethanhuman
More than Human: Making with the Living World
by Daisy Hildyard, Tim Ingold, and Anna Tsing
Rethink design beyond the human: how designers are altering and adapting practices to centre ecosystems and other species.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #morethanhuman
The #Monarch is a letter-sized tablet features a refreshable Braille display, with electromagnetic pins that rise to display Braille and touch sensors that let users swipe and tap like on a regular tablet. It was recently named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025.
#accessibility #inclusivedesign
#accessibility #inclusivedesign
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The #Monarch is a letter-sized tablet features a refreshable Braille display, with electromagnetic pins that rise to display Braille and touch sensors that let users swipe and tap like on a regular tablet. It was recently named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025.
#accessibility #inclusivedesign
#accessibility #inclusivedesign
What does it take to design your own path?
In the latest episode of #NextinLineDesign, UK-based transdisciplinary designer and social innovator Rhea Thomas talks about her journey from student to founder.
Discover Rhea's story at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BUo...
In the latest episode of #NextinLineDesign, UK-based transdisciplinary designer and social innovator Rhea Thomas talks about her journey from student to founder.
Discover Rhea's story at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BUo...
Rhea Thomas: Designing a Path to Foundership
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November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What does it take to design your own path?
In the latest episode of #NextinLineDesign, UK-based transdisciplinary designer and social innovator Rhea Thomas talks about her journey from student to founder.
Discover Rhea's story at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BUo...
In the latest episode of #NextinLineDesign, UK-based transdisciplinary designer and social innovator Rhea Thomas talks about her journey from student to founder.
Discover Rhea's story at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BUo...
This week's recommended reading 📚
Design as Politics by Tony Fry
Design as Politics confronts the inadequacy of contemporary politics to deal with unsustainability.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designaspolitics #tonyfry
Design as Politics by Tony Fry
Design as Politics confronts the inadequacy of contemporary politics to deal with unsustainability.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designaspolitics #tonyfry
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This week's recommended reading 📚
Design as Politics by Tony Fry
Design as Politics confronts the inadequacy of contemporary politics to deal with unsustainability.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designaspolitics #tonyfry
Design as Politics by Tony Fry
Design as Politics confronts the inadequacy of contemporary politics to deal with unsustainability.
#recommendedreading #designbooks #designaspolitics #tonyfry
A new white paper from WDC San Diego Tijuana 2024 and UC San Diego explores how civic design can move beyond workshops to create lasting impact through the framework of their Design to Action Networks (DANs).
Read more at bit.ly/wdc2024whitepaper
#worlddesigncapital #sandiegotijuana #wdc2024
Read more at bit.ly/wdc2024whitepaper
#worlddesigncapital #sandiegotijuana #wdc2024
October 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A new white paper from WDC San Diego Tijuana 2024 and UC San Diego explores how civic design can move beyond workshops to create lasting impact through the framework of their Design to Action Networks (DANs).
Read more at bit.ly/wdc2024whitepaper
#worlddesigncapital #sandiegotijuana #wdc2024
Read more at bit.ly/wdc2024whitepaper
#worlddesigncapital #sandiegotijuana #wdc2024
Looking to grow your design event’s audience and impact? Join us this Thursday, 30 October at 9pm EDT for an interactive webinar highlighting how you can benefit from a WDO Endorsement.
Free and open to all! Reserve your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/wdoendorsementwebinar
Free and open to all! Reserve your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/wdoendorsementwebinar
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Looking to grow your design event’s audience and impact? Join us this Thursday, 30 October at 9pm EDT for an interactive webinar highlighting how you can benefit from a WDO Endorsement.
Free and open to all! Reserve your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/wdoendorsementwebinar
Free and open to all! Reserve your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/wdoendorsementwebinar
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This year’s Gwangju Design Biennale features 163+ exhibits from 19 countries, showcasing everything from everyday objects to mobility solutions to cutting-edge technology.
Learn more at wdo.org/hottopics
#gwangjudesignbiennale2025 #designevent #endorsedbyWDO
Learn more at wdo.org/hottopics
#gwangjudesignbiennale2025 #designevent #endorsedbyWDO
October 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This year’s Gwangju Design Biennale features 163+ exhibits from 19 countries, showcasing everything from everyday objects to mobility solutions to cutting-edge technology.
Learn more at wdo.org/hottopics
#gwangjudesignbiennale2025 #designevent #endorsedbyWDO
Learn more at wdo.org/hottopics
#gwangjudesignbiennale2025 #designevent #endorsedbyWDO
Elected at last month's General Assembly in London, meet our 2025-2027 WDO Board of Directors ➡️ wdo.org/board
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we profile each Board Member and share more about their design journeys and leadership insights 🌐
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we profile each Board Member and share more about their design journeys and leadership insights 🌐
October 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Elected at last month's General Assembly in London, meet our 2025-2027 WDO Board of Directors ➡️ wdo.org/board
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we profile each Board Member and share more about their design journeys and leadership insights 🌐
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we profile each Board Member and share more about their design journeys and leadership insights 🌐
Renowned industrial designer Dieter Rams has been named recipient of the 2025 World Design Medal™ in recognition of his profound impact on the profession of industrial design. The announcement took place today as part of the World Design Congress 2025 in London.
Read more 🏅 bit.ly/wdm2025
Read more 🏅 bit.ly/wdm2025
September 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Renowned industrial designer Dieter Rams has been named recipient of the 2025 World Design Medal™ in recognition of his profound impact on the profession of industrial design. The announcement took place today as part of the World Design Congress 2025 in London.
Read more 🏅 bit.ly/wdm2025
Read more 🏅 bit.ly/wdm2025
Attending the World Design Congress in London? Join us 8 September at Ironmongers’ Hall for the inaugural WDO Welcome Gala, an evening of conversation, connection and celebration 🥂
Space is limited Reserve your seat by 3 September 👉 bit.ly/wdowelcomegala
Space is limited Reserve your seat by 3 September 👉 bit.ly/wdowelcomegala
August 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Attending the World Design Congress in London? Join us 8 September at Ironmongers’ Hall for the inaugural WDO Welcome Gala, an evening of conversation, connection and celebration 🥂
Space is limited Reserve your seat by 3 September 👉 bit.ly/wdowelcomegala
Space is limited Reserve your seat by 3 September 👉 bit.ly/wdowelcomegala
With just 2 weeks to go until we kick off the World Design Congress 2025, swipe to see some highlights from the last time London hosted the Congress in 1969 🇬🇧
There's still time to book your ticket! Head to worlddesigncongresslondon.com to secure your spot today.
There's still time to book your ticket! Head to worlddesigncongresslondon.com to secure your spot today.
August 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
With just 2 weeks to go until we kick off the World Design Congress 2025, swipe to see some highlights from the last time London hosted the Congress in 1969 🇬🇧
There's still time to book your ticket! Head to worlddesigncongresslondon.com to secure your spot today.
There's still time to book your ticket! Head to worlddesigncongresslondon.com to secure your spot today.
As we prepare to kick off the 34th World Design Congress in London in a few short weeks, here are 4 things you (maybe) didn’t know about WDO's flagship event 👀
August 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
As we prepare to kick off the 34th World Design Congress in London in a few short weeks, here are 4 things you (maybe) didn’t know about WDO's flagship event 👀
Designed by Milú Brunell, a graduate of #WDOMember Savannah College of Art and Design, Soli is a soil-powered garden light that mimics the shape and movements of a sunflower 🌻
August 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Designed by Milú Brunell, a graduate of #WDOMember Savannah College of Art and Design, Soli is a soil-powered garden light that mimics the shape and movements of a sunflower 🌻
In the latest episode of #NextinLineDesign, YDC members Arjit Singh and Veronica Albarran Carrillo dive into one of the biggest topics for early-career designers: portfolios. Tune in to the conversation ▶️ bit.ly/nextinline-designportfolio
A Chat for Design Grads: Building the Perfect Portfolio
In this episode, YDC members Arjit Singh and Veronica Albarran Carrillo dive into one of the biggest topics for early-career designers: portfolios. Whether you're building your first one from scratch or giving your existing work a glow-up, they break down what makes a portfolio stand out - and what to avoid. From storytelling and visual cohesion to choosing the right format, Arjit and Veronica walk through how they approach tailoring portfolios for different opportunities. You’ll also hear their tips for showcasing your process, framing your impact, and making sure your work reflects your unique voice as a designer. 🧰 This is a practical, thoughtful guide for grads ready to take their portfolio to the next level. Connect with Arjit and Veronica below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjit-singh-/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-albarran-carrillo-3b344b10b/ For more about WDO’s Young Designers Circle, visit: https://wdo.org/programmes/young-designers-circle/ 📝 Download the podcast notes on the WDO website: bit.ly/ydcpodcastnotes #NextInLineDesign #AChatforDesignGrads #GraduationSeason #Buildingtheperfectportfolio *Credits* Edited by: José Tomas Marchant & Alexis Divis
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July 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In the latest episode of #NextinLineDesign, YDC members Arjit Singh and Veronica Albarran Carrillo dive into one of the biggest topics for early-career designers: portfolios. Tune in to the conversation ▶️ bit.ly/nextinline-designportfolio
Did you hear? We recently announced that the city of Busan has been designated #WorldDesignCapital 2028! As South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan’s designation celebrates its strong commitment to design-driven urban development and inclusive innovation. Read more at wdo.org/busan-metrop...
July 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Did you hear? We recently announced that the city of Busan has been designated #WorldDesignCapital 2028! As South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan’s designation celebrates its strong commitment to design-driven urban development and inclusive innovation. Read more at wdo.org/busan-metrop...
Next month, #GwangjuDesignBiennale will kick off it's 11th edition. Under the theme of You, the World: How Design Embraces Humanity, the event will explore how shared values can be understood and interpreted through the lens of #inclusivedesign.
Learn more gwangjubiennale.org
#wdoendorsedevent
Learn more gwangjubiennale.org
#wdoendorsedevent
July 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Next month, #GwangjuDesignBiennale will kick off it's 11th edition. Under the theme of You, the World: How Design Embraces Humanity, the event will explore how shared values can be understood and interpreted through the lens of #inclusivedesign.
Learn more gwangjubiennale.org
#wdoendorsedevent
Learn more gwangjubiennale.org
#wdoendorsedevent