The One Club for Creativity
A global not-for-profit organization promoting excellence across all creative disciplines. It champions everything from design to illustration, photography to animation, art direction to copywriting, and more. The One Club for Creativity celebrates commercial art and has been doing so for nearly a century. Their initiatives include prestigious awards like the ADC Annual Awards and Creative Week, and programs supporting education, inclusion, and diversity.
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Bureau of European Design Associations (BEDA)
Represents 51 design promotion centers, associations, and organizations across 26 European countries, supporting around 400,000 designers. BEDA works to promote design excellence and shape national design policies across Europe.
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Brazil Design Center
A nonprofit institution supporting design strategies to improve Brazil’s economic and social development. It has been integral in the evolution of Brazilian design since 1999, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness.
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Creative Economy Agency (CEA)
A Thai government body that fosters the creative economy and supports Thai creators. It promotes creativity and innovation to enhance business competitiveness and drives the development of the creative industries in Thailand.
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Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
CII is a non-governmental, industry-led, not-for-profit organization committed to shaping India’s industrial development. It works on national policy, competitiveness, and corporate citizenship programs.
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Cumulus
The world’s largest association for art and design education and research, fostering global partnerships and knowledge exchange. It includes 286 members from 57 countries, providing a platform for discussing art, design, and media education.
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CIIPE
The CIIPE is a leading design biennial that showcases the best in graphic design. It honors creative excellence and promotes international understanding through art and design.
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Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries (FHKDCI)
A platform founded by four major design associations in Hong Kong, supporting discussions on design, education, and cultural policy while promoting creativity in the industry.
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Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS)
A prominent chamber for design businesses in Singapore, offering a platform to celebrate creativity through initiatives like the Singapore Design Awards and raising standards across the design industry.
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Good Design Australia (GDA)
Promotes outstanding design through initiatives like the Good Design Awards, which celebrate human ingenuity and the transformative power of design for better products, services, and businesses.
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German Design Council
A leading institution in design expertise, focused on supporting German industries and enhancing brand value through strategic design communication.
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International Council of Design (ICoD)
ICoD is a global, non-profit organization that connects designers and facilitates dialogue between professionals, educators, and businesses to promote design’s role in advancing society.
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International Poster Biennial in Mexico (IPBM)
A prestigious global poster exhibition with over 23 years of history, recognized as one of the world’s top five poster events.
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Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design (KECD)
Founded in 1969, KECD promotes contemporary design and fosters collaboration within South Korea’s design community.
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Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP)
Established in 1969, JDP’s award program is one of the world’s most famous, influencing consumer purchasing decisions and promoting quality design in Japan.
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Lahti Poster Triennial
An important international poster exhibition organized by Finland’s Lahti Art Museum, showcasing high-quality poster art from around the world.
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Macau Designers Association (MDA)
A nonprofit cultural association for designers in Macau, fostering creativity and professionalism within the design community.
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Pan-Afrikan Design Institute (PADI)
A body representing design professionals across Africa, working to empower the continent’s design industries and promote education for the future.
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Union of Czechoslovak Visual Artists (SCVU)
Organized the first international graphic design competition, the Biennale of Graphic Design in Brno, which has become a premier design event.
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Design Alliance Asia (tDA Asia)
A network of designers in Asia, promoting creativity and advancing Asian design identities through shared ideas and knowledge.
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Taiwan Design Alliance (TdA)
An organization founded to enhance Taiwan’s international presence in design, serving as a platform for collaboration and the promotion of national design policies.
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World Design Organization (WDO)
A global organization dedicated to advancing industrial design and promoting design as a powerful force for better products, services, and societies.
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Alliance Francaise des Designers
Represents French designers and works with government authorities to protect and enhance the design profession in France, ensuring recognition and quality standards.
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Golden Bee
A biennial event celebrating graphic design excellence, showcasing the world’s best achievements and fostering international creative collaboration.
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Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ)
An association representing New Zealand’s design community, advocating for professional recognition and celebrating design excellence.
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INDEX: Design to Improve Life
A Danish non-profit focused on sustainable design solutions that address global challenges through awards, education, and investments in innovation.
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Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP)
A government organization in Korea that promotes the design industry, supports design education, and raises the profile of Korean design internationally.
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SABS Design Institute
A South African institute supporting design innovation, with a focus on developing globally competitive products and services that drive economic growth.
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Iranian Graphic Designers Network
An organization dedicated to supporting design innovation within Iran, with a focus on developing globally competitive graphic design projects and services that contribute to the nation’s creative and economic growth.
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