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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
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 🌻
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
These are Yerba Madre Dirt Shoes 👣 🌱
Made from you guessed it, dirt, designed in collaboration with studio Basura to call attention on regeneration. The fully biodegradable shoes crumble and spread the wildflower seeds embedded in their sole.
#biodesign #regenerativedesign #yerbamadre
Made from you guessed it, dirt, designed in collaboration with studio Basura to call attention on regeneration. The fully biodegradable shoes crumble and spread the wildflower seeds embedded in their sole.
#biodesign #regenerativedesign #yerbamadre
July 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
These are Yerba Madre Dirt Shoes 👣 🌱
Made from you guessed it, dirt, designed in collaboration with studio Basura to call attention on regeneration. The fully biodegradable shoes crumble and spread the wildflower seeds embedded in their sole.
#biodesign #regenerativedesign #yerbamadre
Made from you guessed it, dirt, designed in collaboration with studio Basura to call attention on regeneration. The fully biodegradable shoes crumble and spread the wildflower seeds embedded in their sole.
#biodesign #regenerativedesign #yerbamadre
This week's #RecommendedReading📚
Aino+Alvar Aalto: A Life Together by Heikki Aalto-Alanen
#finnishdesign #designbooks #design
Aino+Alvar Aalto: A Life Together by Heikki Aalto-Alanen
#finnishdesign #designbooks #design
July 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This week's #RecommendedReading📚
Aino+Alvar Aalto: A Life Together by Heikki Aalto-Alanen
#finnishdesign #designbooks #design
Aino+Alvar Aalto: A Life Together by Heikki Aalto-Alanen
#finnishdesign #designbooks #design
Missed our #WorldIndustrialDesignDay broadcast last month? The full let's get ethical programme is now available to stream on our Youtube page ▶️ bit.ly/streamletsgetethical
July 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Missed our #WorldIndustrialDesignDay broadcast last month? The full let's get ethical programme is now available to stream on our Youtube page ▶️ bit.ly/streamletsgetethical
#WDOMember Dassault Systèmes is pioneering virtual worlds that can improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. We spoke to Anne Asensio to learn more about the company's mission to harmonize product, nature and life.
Only on wdo.org/hottopics
#bravenewworld #designinnovation #biotech
Only on wdo.org/hottopics
#bravenewworld #designinnovation #biotech
July 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#WDOMember Dassault Systèmes is pioneering virtual worlds that can improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. We spoke to Anne Asensio to learn more about the company's mission to harmonize product, nature and life.
Only on wdo.org/hottopics
#bravenewworld #designinnovation #biotech
Only on wdo.org/hottopics
#bravenewworld #designinnovation #biotech
Calling all design entrepreneurs and innovators! Registration is open for the 2025 Design Intelligence Award until 20 July. Companies, designers and students wanting to take their design projects to the next level are invited to submit 🏆
Learn more en.di-award.org
#designaward #wdoendorsedevent
Learn more en.di-award.org
#designaward #wdoendorsedevent
July 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Calling all design entrepreneurs and innovators! Registration is open for the 2025 Design Intelligence Award until 20 July. Companies, designers and students wanting to take their design projects to the next level are invited to submit 🏆
Learn more en.di-award.org
#designaward #wdoendorsedevent
Learn more en.di-award.org
#designaward #wdoendorsedevent
This week's #RecommendedReading📚
Designing through Planetary Breakdown by Jesse Adams Stein and Chantel Carr
#materialdesign #designbooks #design
Designing through Planetary Breakdown by Jesse Adams Stein and Chantel Carr
#materialdesign #designbooks #design
July 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This week's #RecommendedReading📚
Designing through Planetary Breakdown by Jesse Adams Stein and Chantel Carr
#materialdesign #designbooks #design
Designing through Planetary Breakdown by Jesse Adams Stein and Chantel Carr
#materialdesign #designbooks #design
As part of this year's World Design Congress, #WDOMember @designcouncil.bsky.social is working towards a great, green design shift: upskilling 1 million designers in green design skills by 2030 with "The Skills for Planet Blueprint."
Read more wdo.org/hottopics
#skillsforplanet #designforplanet
Read more wdo.org/hottopics
#skillsforplanet #designforplanet
July 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
As part of this year's World Design Congress, #WDOMember @designcouncil.bsky.social is working towards a great, green design shift: upskilling 1 million designers in green design skills by 2030 with "The Skills for Planet Blueprint."
Read more wdo.org/hottopics
#skillsforplanet #designforplanet
Read more wdo.org/hottopics
#skillsforplanet #designforplanet
Less than one month left! Entries for the 2025 Taipei Design Award, spanning industrial design, visual communication design, public space design and the new Taipei Impact Design category, are closing soon.
Submit your work before 31 July 🔗 bit.ly/taipeidesignaward2025
#designaward #design
Submit your work before 31 July 🔗 bit.ly/taipeidesignaward2025
#designaward #design
July 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Less than one month left! Entries for the 2025 Taipei Design Award, spanning industrial design, visual communication design, public space design and the new Taipei Impact Design category, are closing soon.
Submit your work before 31 July 🔗 bit.ly/taipeidesignaward2025
#designaward #design
Submit your work before 31 July 🔗 bit.ly/taipeidesignaward2025
#designaward #design