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*This programme is subject to change; please refer back to this page for the latest updates.
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OPEN DOORS
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FIRST BLOCK
PLAY AS AN ACT OF COLLECTIVE REBELLION
Play becomes an act of rebellion in times like these, says Cas Holman, one of the most prominent voices in the world of design and creative industries. Play is part of collectivity and a vital way of knowing and understanding our world. This year we will play, stumble, and enjoy one of the first skills we develop in our lives.
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Cas Holman
Play Designer
For two decades Cas Holman has been designing playthings and playspaces that encourage exploration, imagination, and collaboration. Through her company Heroes Will Rise, Cas creates intuitive toys that inspire creative, open-ended play.
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Brenda Vértiz
STREET LEVEL DESIGN ACTIVIST
Brenda is a street-level activist, designer, and doctoral researcher at Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design, and Architecture. For the past decade, she has explored alternative and collective tactics for re-appropriating contested urban spaces, particularly streets, alongside women and children in poor, working-class neighbourhoods.
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Gabriel Fontana
Social Designer
Gabriel Fontana is an independent designer and creative director. Drawing on a social design framework, his work proposes to reshape sports to support upcoming societal shifts.
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DR. Helen Charman
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, YOUNG V&A
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Coffee break X COMILONA
Take a break with Alma Negra’s specialty coffee, accompanied by a selection of foods.
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SECOND BLOCK
RECONNECTING WITH CIRCULARITY
To address climate and social challenges, designers are increasingly turning to ancestral and local knowledge of materials, products, services, and cultural traditions that have sustained circular communities for centuries. We will explore how women are revolutionising the design world from inspiring projects to initiatives in Iztapalapa, Basel, Rhode Island, and London, we highlight unique contributions. With a predominantly female lineup, inclusive workshops, and engaging activities, we celebrate the diversity and profound impact of women in design.
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Eduardo Barrita
Designer
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V&A GILL LAMBERT (Agents of change)
Architect
Gill Lambert is an architect, exhibition designer, maker, and educator. She co-leads Agents of Change (AOC) alongside Geoff Shearcroft and Tom Coward, a dynamic practice of architects and designers dedicated to creating buildings, places, and experiences.
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Barbara Buser
Architect
After studying architecture at ETH Zurich, Barbara Buser worked in Southern Sudan and Tanzania for over ten years. Back in Basel, together with Eric Honegger, she opened the architectural practice baubüro in situ, the urban think tank denkstatt and the office for circularity Zirkular
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Gabriela Carrillo
Architect
Gabriela Carrillo founded her eponymous studio in 2019, creating a collaborative and interdisciplinary space for architectural innovation. She is also a co-founder of Colectivo C733, which focuses on public projects across Mexico.
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PANEL WITH ARCHITECTS
(MODERATORS AND ARCHITECT)
Three of the most important architects in the world share a common trait: they approach public and private spaces through a lens of collaboration and community. In this discussion, we’ll explore how they design with and for the community through their practice.
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REDESIGN EVERYTHING CHALLENGE
Shaping a Circular Future
In partnership with the IKEA Foundation, What Design Can Do launched the Redesign Everything Challenge to discover the world’s most innovative climate solutions. Join us to explore how design can reshape our world.
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Coral Michelin
STRATEGIC AND ECOSYSTEMIC DESIGNER, TEACHER AND DESIGN RESEARCHER
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POLYBION
Celium™ by Polybion is a groundbreaking biomaterial crafted from agro-industrial fruit waste, representing a transformative shift from traditional resource extraction to regenerative cultivation.
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ELECTRIC SKIN
Electric Skin envisions a future where electronics are grown, not extracted. As the world increasingly embraces clean technologies and IoT solutions, the demand for critical minerals is surging, leading to more mining activities and environmental harm.
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LUNCH BREAK X COMILONA
After an intense morning, the Lunch Break is the perfect time for all attendees to take a break and enjoy a meal before the breakout sessions. Enjoy a selection of food and beverages provided by Almanegra. and a gastronomic guide with nearby dining options, all carefully curated by Comilona.
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Breakout sessions
You’ll be able to sign up for the Breakout Sessions starting on September 9. All sessions will take place at the same time, so you’ll need to choose one for you to sign up for, once you have your access ticket to WDCD MX GNP 2024. Keep an eye on our socials and website for more details and information on the available capacity for each session. Most have a very limited capacity.
OUR CARE SYSTEM X DISEÑA COLECTIVA
MAINSTAGE
A collective game where participants will create an interactive map visualizing our individual actions related to care and how these impact the community. This will generate a live graphic showing the distribution of care within the community.
ANSIUDAD X CENTRO
BACKSTAGE ROOM
Join us for a game inspired by eco-anxiety that aims to turn chronic fear of future uncertainties into action. Through social innovation, collaborative work, and creative thinking, participants will explore solutions for environmental and social challenges from various perspectives.
OPPORTUNITY PLAYGROUND X CHINGOS DE IMPACTO + REDESIGN EVERYTHING CHALLENGE
AUDITORIO BB’s LOBBY
Opportunity Playground is a playful activity where finalists and winners of the Redesign Everything Challenge can connect with key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, such as facilitators, stakeholders, investors, suppliers, and more.
WEAVING ECOSYSTEMS x TTJAJA
AUDITORIO BB’s LOBBY
TTJaja is a collective of female weavers who, over the past six years, have built a small creative community that meets weekly. For this collective weaving project, they drew inspiration from one of the main themes of WDCD: the environment and climate change. “Weaving Ecosystems” is a map made up of thousands of woven pixels, illustrating the diverse ecosystems and the richness of biodiversity that coexist in this concrete jungle.
collective play multiform X GABRIEL FONTANA + IBERO
PARQUE MÉXICO
This session has been designed in collaboration with the Universidad Iberoamericana and its Social Innovation Laboratory. The goal is to reexamine the role of play in rebuilding social fabric in vulnerable communities. Through play, the session aims to foster changes in community dynamics, encourage greater engagement with public spaces, and strengthen connections among residents, contributing to social cohesion and empowerment.
THINKING EQUALITY X RÓTULOS BAUTISTA + igualdades.org
UPPER FLOOR TERRACE
A lettering workshop led by one of Mexico’s most prominent lettering artists. This workshop will focus on creating messages that celebrate our roots and cultural heritage through traditional lettering.
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THIRD BLOCK
DESIGN FROM THE GROUND
Designing from the ground embodies a concept of horizontality with multiple dimensions. This segment aims to showcase some of the most innovative design proposals that have, over time, shifted paradigms on how design can transform lives, consistently considering our planet in their creative solutions. We have gathered brilliant creative minds who challenge borders, traditional production systems, and design standards, producing impactful and remarkable projects.
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WDCDMX GNP AWARD FOR SOCIAL CREATIVITY
Since 2019, the What Design Can Do México GNP Award for Social Creativity has annually recognized a creative leader whose work reflects a firm commitment to building more inclusive and sustainable societies, based on the principles of human rights and social justice. The award celebrates those who, through design, challenge the status quo, create social impact, and promote innovative solutions to address global issues. In partnership with GNP, this award has highlighted designers whose practices have transformed their communities and environments, elevating the power of design as a tool for change.
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TUUX
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERS
Tuux is a design and FSC-certified manufacturing company committed to developing thoughtful projects with a strong focus on environmental and social responsibility.
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ISLA URBANA
MARIANA BALDERAS / DELFÍN MONTAÑANA / PAULINA CARRILLO GRANGE
Isla Urbana is a social enterprise that has been committed to water sustainability in Mexico for over 13 years. With extensive experience in technological development and the implementation of rainwater harvesting, water management, and water autonomy projects.
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Rótulos Bautista
graphic designer
Giovanni Bautista, a graphic designer and sign painter by heritage, has honed his talent as a sign art artist, blending image and lettering, inspired by the tradition of his Bautista Rojas family. He currently serves as the creative director of Rótulos Bautista, a workshop founded in 1983 by master Arturo Bautista in Villa de Etla, Oaxaca.
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Ronald Rael
Architect
Rael is a multifaceted professional: a trained architect, activist, design technologist, multi-generational rancher, and traditional builder. His work seamlessly blends architecture, art, technology, land-based practices, and social justice. As an author, entrepreneur, and advocate, Rael is deeply involved in human rights issues at the U.S.–Mexico border.
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Party & Drinks
Join the party to end the day. We invite everyone to enjoy some cold Pacífico beers while dancing to the beats of Ome and DJ Demián Lara. Let’s celebrate together all that design can achieve, sharing good times and dancing the night away.