What an incredible journey it’s been—a true celebration of design and a powerful strengthening of our cross-border community! To our design community: Your passion, creativity, and shared knowledge have inspired us all. To everyone who attended, participated, and engaged—you made this experience truly unforgettable. A big THANK YOU to our sponsors and supporters for making the World Design Experience powered by San Diego Design Week possible. Your contributions have brought creativity and innovation to the forefront. Let’s keep the momentum going! Share your photos and videos as we relive these moments together. Thank you for being part of this journey—we’re excited for the programs ahead. Stay tuned! #worlddesignexperience #sddesignweek #worlddesigncapital2024 Mingei International Museum Design Forward Alliance World Design Organization San Diego Design Week
World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024
Design
San Diego, California 3,033 followers
Design a better future.
About us
As the World Design Capital of 2024, San Diego and Tijuana will bring together civic leaders, activists, and multidisciplinary designers to address our region’s most pressing challenges by design. The year-long series of public events, conferences, policy summits, workshops, and more will accelerate the exchange of ideas and create opportunity for collaboration among our diverse communities. By leveraging design as both a perspective and change agent, we can transform policy, education, infrastructure, and culture across our region.
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https://wdc2024.org
External link for World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024
- Industry
- Design
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Diego, California
- Type
- Public Company
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1100 Market St
San Diego, California 92101, US
Employees at World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024
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Máximo Escobedo
Cross-Cultural Perspective in Creative Direction, Design Leadership, & Education
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Arturo Elenes
Advisor at San Diego Design Week
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Calvin Mays
Design & Innovation | Product | Strategic Advisor | Startup Ecosystems | FilmTech | Design-Learning Facilitator
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Alejandro (Alex) Jadad
Physician | Scientist | Scholar | Innovator | Enabler
Updates
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🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 We’re thrilled to reveal our incredible lineup of speakers for the upcoming PechaKucha event. Get ready for rapid-fire inspiration! Join us as we welcome: ⭐️ Bruce Appleyard @bruce.appleyard - Temporary Paradise? @ 50 and Beyond ⭐️Patrick Cordell @patrickcordelle - Beyond Barriers: Architecture for a Unified Future ⭐️Hugo Crosthwaite @hugocrosthwaite - Tijuana Radiant Shine: An artist’s futurist dream for the city of Tijuana ⭐️ Carmen Cuenca @cuencacarrara58 & Michael Krichman @krichmanmichael - Considering Issues in the Border Region through the Lens of Critical Art Practices ⭐️Jamex de la Torre @delatorrebros - Border Entanglement Theory ⭐️Leslie Lewis - Vision for a Just, Inclusive, Biophilic, Regenerative Housing Future ⭐️ Dr. LaWana Richmond @drlawana - There are Black People in the Future ⭐️Maxine Ward @maxine.ward.376 - Roaming the Borderlands - the Arbitrary Lines of a Region 🎤 Emcees for the night will be the dynamic Ramel Wallace @rameljwallace and PechaKucha Founders Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham @markdytham / @klein_dytham_architecture. 🌮 Enjoy delicious tacos and cocktails from Barracruda @barracrudasd and refreshing beer from Mujeres Brewing @mujeresbrewhouse. 🗓️ Date: Friday, October 11, 2024 ⏰Time: 6-10PM 📍Location: Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Avenue, Barrio Logan Get ready for an inspiring evening filled with creativity, innovation, and FUN! RSVP & donate via the link in bio to be automatically entered to win a stunning Taylor GS Mini Mahogany guitar signed by Bob Taylor and with original artwork by Hugo Crosthwaite!! 🎸 #PechaKucha #Speakers #EventAnnouncement #Community #Networking #Creativity
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Qué cool esta impresión para Transborder Typeface! ✨ Este #especímentipográfico impreso cuidadosamente en risografía por Ediciones Caradura, contiene información importante sobre el proyecto; como su historia, contexto, conceptualización, la tipografía en sus dos variantes y una serie de gráficos dinámicos propios este universo colaborativo binacional. 🔎 Jump el muro and grab your libre copy en transbordertype.com 〰️ solo recuerda nombrar sus colaboradores: ✦ Dirección creativa: Katalina Silva de @Enigma Creative ✦ Diseñadores tipográficos: Mother Sponge y STUNDRA ✦ Producción: Unformat
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🚀✨ Creative Catalysts: Spark Change, Ignite Innovation Are you ready to push boundaries and fuel creative change? At Beyond Borders, we’re bringing together innovators like you to explore how design, decentralization, and collaboration are shaping the future of our cross-border communities. Step into the spotlight by diving into bold ideas, driving impactful conversations, and connecting with other creative minds working to reimagine what’s possible. From urban mobility to climate resilience, your creativity is the spark that powers transformation. 🌐 Secure your spot today – https://lnkd.in/g-yYjBns #BeyondBorders #WDC2024 #CreativeCatalysts #InnovationForGood #DesignForChange #ConnectedCommunities #FutureOfDesign #BoldIdeas World Design Organization The City of San Diego UC San Diego Design Lab
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Track Spotlight: Beyond Creative! 🌟 Join us as we explore how community life, thriving creative economies, and cultural transformation interact to shape dynamic and prosperous commercial ecosystems. Discover the powerful connections between creativity and commerce and how they drive innovation and growth within our communities. This track delves into the strategies that foster collaboration and cultivate a vibrant environment where culture and commerce thrive. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation that shapes the future of our communities. Grab your ticket to the Design Policy Conference now and be inspired to make a difference! ✨ https://lnkd.in/g-yYjBns World Design Organization UC San Diego Design Lab The City of San Diego
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One more month to go WDC host the Inaugural World Design Policy Conference powered by the UC San Diego Design Lab and The City of San Diego! Listen to global leaders such as Patricia Moore, the godmother of universal design, Martin Cooper, inventor of the wireless phone, Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, María Rosario Jackson, Director of the National Endowment for the Arts, Don Norman, champion of #humanitycentereddesign, and so much more. Register today and get 25% off the registration price. Students get a bigger discount, just DM me for a discount code. Looking forward to seeing you in San Diego!!! World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 Burnham Center for Community Advancement Design Forward Alliance AIGA San Diego Tijuana SD Design Trek CreativeMornings/ San Diego Mingei International Museum UC San Diego Connect San Diego State University University of San Diego CETYS Universidad National University Point Loma Nazarene University UABC
Thought Leaders: This is Your Moment ✨🌍 Are you ready to lead the way in shaping a better future? The Beyond Boundaries conference is calling all visionaries, creative catalysts, and cultural activists to step up. Over 2 days and 4 transformative tracks, we’ll explore bold ideas and innovations designed to challenge the status quo. From Beyond Borders to Beyond Innovation, this is more than a conference—it’s a movement. Dive deep into creativity, witness groundbreaking performances, and connect with fellow change-makers who, like you, are ready to shape the future. Your influence starts here. Don’t miss your chance to ignite change and leave your mark on the world of design. 🌱 🎟️ Get your ticket at https://lnkd.in/g-yYjBns Use code DESIGN24 at checkout for 25% off for a limited time only! #BeyondBoundaries #WDC2024 #DesignLeadership UC San Diego Design Lab World Design Organization The City of San Diego
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Blown away by the incredible work done by Women in San Diego and Tijuana. What a treat this was. World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 💫 Arzu Ozkal
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Beyond Borders: Nora E Vargas Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, San Diego County, San Diego County Supervisor, District 1 Meet our Track Speaker, Nora E. Vargas! Nora is the Chairwoman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, proudly making history as the first Latina and woman of color in this role. With over 25 years of leadership experience, she is recognized for her impactful work in cross-border collaborations and commitment to serving underserved communities. Don’t miss her insights at the Design Policy Conference, where she will share her vision for inclusive leadership and community engagement. Tickets are available now— https://lnkd.in/g-yYjBns Use code DESIGN24 at checkout for 25% off for limited time only! #DesignPolicyConference UC San Diego Design Lab The City of San Diego World Design Organization
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Beyond Borders: Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan, former Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S. Meet our Track Speaker, Ambassador Arturo Sarukha Discover insights from Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan, founder of Sarukhan + Associates and former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. His pioneering work in digital diplomacy is essential for understanding U.S.-Mexico relations. Be part of the conversation at the Design Policy Conference. Tickets are available now— https://lnkd.in/g-yYjBns Use code DESIGN24 at checkout for 25% off for limited time only! #DesignPolicyConference The City of San Diego UC San Diego Design Lab World Design Organization