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Chongqing Design: Industrial Breakthrough, Urban Renewal, Cultural Creativity Goes Global

8 July, 2026by Chongqing Design

As western China‘s only global “City of Design,” Chongqing has gathered over 1,500 design enterprises and 60,000 professionals, with 272 municipal industrial design centers. From Zhangxue Motorcycle’s WSBK win to Fengjie eyewear transformation, from Chongqing Art Park to the Luban Lock globe, design is empowering industry, urban space, and cultural creativity.

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Chongqing Attends 2026 UNESCO Creative Cities Network City of Design Annual Meeting

2 July, 2026by Chongqing Design

Chongqing attended the 2026 UNESCO Creative Cities Network City of Design Annual Meeting in Berlin. As western China’s only “City of Design,” Chongqing shared its classic “Sustainable Design Cooperation Model” with Singapore and reached cooperation intentions with Kobe, Nagoya, and other cities, showcasing its global design influence.

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Temasek Polytechnic Delegation Visits Chongqing for Exchange and Collaboration

18 May, 2026by Chongqing Design

A delegation from Singapore Temasek Polytechnic recently visited Chongqing, exploring the Chongqing Industrial Design Headquarters and the Singapore Design Business Association Chongqing Representative Office. A China-Singapore cooperation symposium was held, reaching consensus on design education and industrial practice, further solidifying the partnership between the two design capitals.

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Helsinki: Designing the Future with Sustainable Solutions and a Visionary Urban Strategy

18 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Helsinki drives sustainable urban development through its “Design-Driven City” strategy. By leveraging design for better living standards and smart solutions, Helsinki has become a key member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

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Berlin: A Creative Hub Where Design Incubates Innovation and Leads the World

18 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Berlin is the global design capital with its rich design heritage and innovation. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, creative activities and the promotion of the digital industry, Berlin continues to expand its position as a leader in creativity and design.

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Bandung – the “Paris of the East” with design vitality

13 August, 2025by Chongqing City

As a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, 56% of Bandung’s economy is related to design, promoting creative economy and urban cooperation through creative villages, public space optimization and international events.

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Nagoya: A City of Design Rooted in History, Humanism, and Innovation

13 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Guided by the “Design City Declaration”, Nagoya combines the spirit of humanity with historical heritage to promote urban construction, industrial innovation and talent training, and create a sustainable design city where multicultural coexistence coexists.

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Seoul: A City Where Even Trash Bins Are Refined

13 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Through the “Design Seoul Plan”, Seoul has integrated design concepts into every detail of the city, from bus stops to street seats, creating an urban space full of art and creativity, and improving the quality of life of citizens. Seoul’s design is not just about aesthetics but also reflects sustainability and social responsibility.

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Detroit Month of Design: Revitalizing the City’s Creative Energy

11 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Held each September, Detroit Month of Design drives the city’s transformation through cross-disciplinary collaboration, art, and community engagement, marking its evolution from Motor City to a creative capital.