We are World Design Capital 2024
We’re committed to design a better future
SAN DIEGO TIJUANA IS THE FIRST EVER CROSS-BORDER REGION
TO BE DESIGNATED WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL
BY WORLD DESIGN ORGANIZATION
It’s begun! World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the future of our region through the power of design.
By showcasing our region as a global hub for design, innovation, arts, and culture, WDC 2024 will foster lasting economic, social, cultural, civic, and environmental impact.
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WELCOME TO THE OLYMPICS OF DESIGN
In 2024, our program will take place across the San Diego Tijuana region featuring hundreds of interactive design experiences for all — from multi-disciplinary performances, to innovative art exhibitions, to thought-provoking conferences and beyond.
Join us throughout 2024 to celebrate design in action across the San Diego Tijuana region!
The World Design Spotlight will showcase a carefully curated selection of design stories that shape our region. Through digital content capsules, we will share inspirational stories that highlight design-driven innovations, designers, design firms, design studios, and projects in the San Diego Tijuana region.
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The World Design Festival, powered by Tijuana Design Week 2024, presents a dynamic program exploring cutting-edge themes with creativity and innovation.
Engage with the global design community through installations, discussions, and workshops focused on radically inclusive design.
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Beyond Boundaries is a two-day conference offering a global platform for the exchange and evolution of ideas, insights, and best practices from various countries, regions, and cities actively engaged in developing, launching, and maintaining effective design-led urban policies.
WORLD DESIGN POLICY CONFERENCE
The WDC Convocation Ceremony is a symbolic event highlighting the official “handover” of the WDC title from WDC San Diego Tijuana 2024 to the next host city. This event is a celebration that includes city officials, World Design Organization leadership, community stakeholders, media, political leadership and WDC 2026 planning team. The ceremony provides WDO with the opportunity to recognize those who contributed to the success of WDC San Diego Tijuana 2024 and share the preliminary findings of the Impact Study.
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Among the selected initiatives, you’ll discover a diverse range of projects, events, exhibitions, activations, and symposia, many of which will offer opportunities for your active participation and engagement. We’ll soon publish event details for the Community Program and announce opportunities for participation on our website and Official Calendar of events.
COMMUNITY PROGRAM
The WDC 2024 Club, is an inclusive community for young people from diverse backgrounds, connecting aspirations with initiatives for a lasting impact. Together, let's design a future that reflects the spirit of our region.
WDC 2024 Club
The program offers multiple funding categories for activities, such as programs, projects, events, and festivals open to the public that align with World Design Capital 2024 Focus Areas.
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Our mission to design a better future is inseparable from our commitment to JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION. It is central to our mission that every individual has full opportunity to thrive in the many different kinds of communities in which we live, work, and design.
JUSTICE
Dismantling barriers to resources and opportunities in society so that all individuals & communities can live a full & dignified life.
EQUITY
Allocating resources to ensure everyone has access to the same resources & opportunities. Equity recognizes that advantages and barriers—the ‘isms’—exist. Equity is the approach & equality is the outcome.
DIVERSITY
The differences between us based on which we experience systemic advantages or encounter systemic barriers to opportunities.
INCLUSION
Fostering a sense of belonging by centering, valuing, & amplifying the voices, perspectives & styles of those who experience more barriers based on their identities.
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We extend our deepest gratitude to World Design Organization (WDO)® and the five organizing partners of the World Design Capital 2024.
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