As a key (but sometimes overlooked) tool in the designer’s toolkit, creative confidence is defined as the conviction that you can achieve what you set out to do. …

As one of the leading voices in design innovation, you’ve probably, at some point, heard of Ana Arriola-Kanada. The global creative, accomplished craftswoman and Queer Latine Mother of four has brought products, brands, and services to market for the likes of Microsoft, Sony, Meta and Apple. …

From the Rubik’s Cube to marbles, discover our list of the top 10 toys that are still a go-to for play around the world. — From hot wheels to marbles, there are some toys that have simply stood the test of time. With their recognizable design or universal appeal, we’ve put together a list of 10 toys that are still a go-to for play around the world. 1. HOT WHEELS With an intergenerational cult of fans, Hot Wheels’…

When we think of play, we often think of playgrounds. A vital part of any urban landscape, we spoke to WDO Member Cemer — a Turkish urban equipment company, to explore what it take to design impactful playgrounds for all ages. — When we think of play, we often think of playgrounds. A vital part of any urban environment, these spaces help to foster a sense of community, and provide an outlet for children (and adults!) to have fun and practice key cognitive and physical skills. But what goes into designing safe…

An increasing number of designers are turning to gamification to help share knowledge and inspire new ways of thinking. We explore 5 design games that are making design learning fun. — An increasing number of designers are turning to gamification to help share knowledge and inspire new ways of thinking. We explore 5 tools that are making design learning fun. 1. GOM GOM (Geometric Object Model) is an educational tool developed by Turkish designer Gizem Aytaç that teaches children math, design and art…

Pets deserve to play just as much as humans do, but for some disabled dogs, the road to play can be a challenging one. We caught up with pet mobility studio 3D Pets to explore how they are improving quality of life for animals by designing custom prosthetics. — Every dog deserves to play. An important part of their day-to-day life, play helps to relieve a dog’s stress levels, improve their physical well-being and keep their minds sharp and focused. But for many dogs around the world who find themselves with less than 4 limbs, the road to play…

We jumped on the ChatGPT bandwagon to ask the friendly chatbot some of our burning design questions — from what it means to design for a better world to if AI will ever replace designers. — By now, you’ve likely heard of ChatGPT — the chatbot revolutionizing the way humans interact with artificial intelligence (AI). …

What happens when humans and artificial intelligence work together creatively? Discover how WDO Educational Member Delft University of Technology’s Designing Intelligence Lab is integrating AI into new ways of designing to help address systemic problems too complex for humans alone. — In recent years, industrial design education has expanded from products alone to include designing strategies, policies, infrastructure, and systems, with artificial intelligence slowly emerging as a new dimension within these areas. …

From braille display labels to ocean waste seats, the redesigned Magong Ferry Terminal is ushering in a new era of design-led functionality for Taiwan’s marine transportation industry. — Located in Penghu County, one of Taiwan’s outlying islands, the Magong Ferry Terminal (also known as the Penghu South Sea Transportation & Tourism Waiting Room) represents an important transportation hub for the region. …