Design-driven solutions for today’s most pressing issues

WDCD’s Challenge programme is a space where the creative community can pilot, test and scale new innovations led by design and design-thinking. Participants range from young professionals to creatives, designers, students, social entrepreneurs and start-ups.

 

Challenges provide the global creative community with the connections, resources and funding to help their ideas thrive. We achieve this by working together with international partners like IKEA Foundation, UNHCR, UNFCCC, WWF, Autodesk Foundation, Social Enterprise NL, Impact Hub and STBY.

REDESIGN EVERYTHING

2024

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The Redesign Everything Challenge is now CLOSED for submissions!  This global competition was launched in January 2024 to find and celebrate the world’s most creative climate solutions.

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MAKE IT CIRCULAR

2022-2023

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THE MAKE IT CIRCULAR CHALLENGE CALLED ON DESIGNERS, CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO ENVISION AND BUILD A CIRCULAR SOCIETY.

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No Waste

2021-2022

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The No Waste Challenge gathered innovative solutions to address the impact of waste and consumerism on the planet, in Tokyo, Amsterdam, Delhi, Mexico City, Nairobi, São Paulo and Rio.

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CLEAN ENERGY

2018 – 2019

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The Clean Energy Challenge sought creative responses to pressing energy issues in Amsterdam, Delhi, México City, Nairobi and São Paulo.

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NO MINOR THING

2018

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In this challenge, twelve design teams and one design school came up with new ways to tackle the sexual exploitation of children.

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CLIMATE ACTION

2017 – 2018

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Our first Climate Action Challenge called on the creative community to submit bold, innovative solutions to combat the impacts of climate change.

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Refugee Challenge

2015 – 2017

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The Refugee Challenge sought creative solutions to support the rights and well-being of refugees and displaced peoples around the world.

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