A NEW GLOBAL MANDATE
Shaping the Economics of Design.
In an age of global trade shifts and rapid AI advancement, the WDBO is the premier global organisation dedicated to measuring, valuing, and uniting the creative industry. We turn design from an expense into the definitive measure of strategic value, economic growth, and social impact worldwide.
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UPCOMING EVENT
DPI 2026 Leadership Briefing followed by Circle Connects: DBCSxWDBO CNY Networking Event
Together with Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS), we are pleased to organise the Design Power Index (DPI) 2026 Leadership Briefing to present the assessment methodology and process for DPI 2026.
We look forward to the participation of DPI winners and interested parties for DPI.
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Time: 4:00–7:00 pm
Venue: Beyond X (21 Keppel Rd, Singapore 089067)
Ticket Price: DPI Winners/DBCS Members: Free | Non-Members: $30
PRESS RELEASE
At 40, DBCS Takes Singapore Design Global with Launch of World Design Business Organisation (WDBO) and Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards 2025
World Design Business Forum 2025
Featured Initiatives
The Design Power Index (DPI)
The World's First Longitudinal Economics Index
We track the measurable value of design generated by companies that generate economic growth and social impact.
The WDBO World Council
Global Leadership for Common Action
Comprised of visionary business, political, international leaders, policymakers, and designers, the Council guides our four pillars of action.