The World Design Capital (WDC) programme, designated every two years by the World Design Organization (WDO), recognizes cities for their effective use of design to drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. Through a year-long programme of events, the designated city showcases best practices in sustainable design-led urban policy and innovation that improve quality of life. [1]
| Year | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  Torino, Italy | [2] |
| 2010 |  Seoul, South Korea | [3] |
| 2012 |  Helsinki, Finland | [4] |
| 2014 |  Cape Town, South Africa | [5] |
| 2016 |  Taipei, Taiwan | [6] |
| 2018 |  Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 2020 |  Métropole européenne de Lille, France | [7] |
| 2022 |  Valencia, Spain | |
| 2024 |  San Diego, United States* Tijuana, Mexico* | [8] |
| 2026 |  Frankfurt RheinMain, Germany | [9] |
| *transborder collaboration | ||
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