Who’s on Top in Design Innovation? Explore the World Design Rankings (WDR) Over the Last Decade

Created to offer insights into the state of the design industry, World Design Rankings (WDR) serves as a valuable resource by highlighting the creative strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of different countries. Its methodology is based on classifying all countries according to the number of designers who have received the A' Design Award between the years 2010 and 2024.

Who’s on Top in Design Innovation? Explore the World Design Rankings (WDR) Over the Last Decade
PONE Transparent Shell Exhibition Space by Golden Ho. Image Courtesy of A' Design Award & Competition PONE Transparent Shell Exhibition Space by Golden Ho. Image Courtesy of A' Design Award & Competition

Created to offer insights into the state of the design industry, World Design Rankings (WDR) serves as a valuable resource by highlighting the creative strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of different countries. Its methodology is based on classifying all countries according to the number of designers who have received the A' Design Award between the years 2010 and 2024.

Including the 2022-2023 period, China secured the top position among 114 countries, boasting an impressive tally of 110 Platinum Design Awards globally. This announcement underscores China's enduring influence and excellence in the world of design. The top positions were also claimed by the USA, Japan, Italy, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Taiwan, Turkey, Germany, and Portugal.

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