Chongqing Engages in 2025 UNESCO Cities of Design Annual Conference, Showcasing Western Design Strength

18 June, 2025by Chongqing City

As the only UNESCO City of Design in western China, Chongqing participated in the 2025 UNESCO Cities of Design Annual Conference, in Saint-Étienne, showcasing innovation, strengthening global cooperation, and promoting sustainable design development.

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Chongqing City of Design Attracts Global Designers | Italian Masters Sign Deals on Inspiration Tour

20 May, 2025by Chongqing City

The inaugural Chongqing Tour for Global Master Designers was held, featuring seven Italian designers who explored Jiangjin, Dazu, and other areas to experience Bayu culture. They signed multiple cooperation agreements to promote the “Chongqing Inspiration” series onto international stages such as Milan Design Week, further polishing the city’s profile as a UNESCO City of Design.

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A Fresh Perspective: Behind the Design of the Chongqing Sub-Venue of CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala

29 January, 2025by Chongqing City

Discover how Gu Zhigang’s visionary direction for the Chongqing branch of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala integrates low-altitude drone technology, 8D terrain, and traditional culture to create a stunning celebration of innovation and city spirit.

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Singapore-China Design Dialogue Concludes with Experts Discussing Design Trends

12 October, 2024by Chongqing Design

The Singapore-China Design Dialogue made its debut at the recently-concluded Singapore Design Week (SDW), one of Asia’s premier design festivals. This festival united leading designers […]

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Notice from Chongqing Economic and Information Commission on Conducting the Solicitation of the Image Logo of Chongqing as a City of Design in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network

8 January, 2024by Chongqing Design

Following the guidelines of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it has been decided to publicly solicit design proposals for the logo of Chongqing as a City of Design. The relevant matters are notified as follows.

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Chongqing’s Green Design Forum: Nurturing Talent, Eco-Management

19 December, 2023by Chongqing Design

Southwest China’s Chongqing recently hosted the Second Green Design Forum on December 15. This coincided with the city being honored as a UNESCO Creative City of Design for 2023, highlighting its commitment to innovative urban design.

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Chongqing Recognized as a Global City of Design

4 November, 2023by Chongqing Design

Chongqing has been officially designated as the City of Design in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). It is the first City of Design in western China and the fifth in China following Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, and Wuhan.

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55 new cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on World Cities Day

31 October, 2023by Chongqing Design

On World Cities Day, 55 cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.

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Boosting the Creation of the City of Design! 14 Entities Selected for the Chongqing International Design Cooperation and Exchange Center

21 October, 2023by Chongqing Design

Chongqing boosts its “City of Design” initiative, with 14 entities enlisted in the International Design Cooperation and Exchange Center, fostering global partnerships and innovation in various design-related fields.