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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

YouTube video by World Design Organization Rhea Thomas: Designing a Path to Foundership

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...

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

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

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

An important reminder to start the week 💭

#dieterrams #design #industrialdesign

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

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 🌐

A very special day ahead at the Design Museum in London, hosting the 34th @wdo.org General Assembly.

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

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

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.

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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 🌻

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

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...

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

Alicia Storie: Sustainability as a Central Pillar In this episode, we spotlight UK-based interior designer Alicia Storie, founder of _A Design Storie_ , whose work puts sustainability at the heart of every decision. From her early days as a university student to landing a role at a major studio in London, and eventually launching her own design practice, Alicia shares how she built a career grounded in values that matter. We explore the evolution of her sustainability mindset, the materials and methods she champions, and what it truly means to build an environmentally responsible design practice. Alicia also offers practical advice for young designers looking to integrate sustainability into their work, through education and with curiosity and courage. Whether you're just beginning your design journey or looking to align your work with your values, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. 🟢 _Listen in and learn how sustainability can be a central pillar in your own design story._ Connect with Alicia and Alexis below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciastorie-adesignstorie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-divis-a24827208/ 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 #SustainableInteriors #SustainableDesign #DesignforPlanet *Credits* Edited by: José Tomas Marchant & Alexis Divis Hosted by: Alexis Divis This episode was recorded in June 2025.

Catch up on the latest episode of #NextinLineDesign to meet YDC Member Alicia Storie, a UK-based interior designer and founder of regenerative design studio _A Design Storie_.

Tune in ▶️ bit.ly/nextinline-aliciastorie
#nextinlinedesign #designpodcast #sustainabledesign

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

This week's #RecommendedReading📚

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

#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

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

This week's #RecommendedReading📚

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

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

Earlier today, in collaboration with Andreu World and @fundaciodisseny.com, we hosted a series of live #letsgetethical conversations from the HQ of Valencia Innovation Capital.

Thanks for joining us in person and online as we celebrated #WorldIndustrialDesignDay

#widd2025 #valencia

This week's #RecommendedReading📚

Universal Methods of Ethical Design by Sai Shruthi Chivukula and Colin Gray.

#ethicaldesign #designbooks #design

Don’t miss the last few hours of #letsgetethical! Join us over on YouTube as we celebrate World Industrial Design Day 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/letsgetethicalyt

#WIDD #WIDD2025