Last Friday, València became the epicenter of global design by hosting, for the first time in Spain, the celebration of World Industrial Design Day, an event broadcast live worldwide and dedicated to discussing the ethical principles of design. The event was organized by Andreu World in collaboration with the Fundació del Disseny, the World Design Organization, and the València City Council through València Innovation Capital.

Paula Llobet, Councillor for Tourism, Innovation and Investment Attraction at Valencia.

 
Today, Sunday, June 29th, is World Industrial Design Day, and we’re celebrating it from València, which once again became the epicenter of global design by hosting the World Industrial Design Day 2025, an international event led this year by Andreu World, in collaboration with the Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia, the World Design Organization, and the València City Council through València Innovation Capital. For over 16 hours last Friday, we broadcast content focused on ethics and design as shared themes, connecting with different parts of the world, with a central live hub at La Harinera, making València the host city of the main event.
 

The event was backed by the City Council of Valencia. The day was launched by Paula Llobet, Councilor for Tourism, Innovation, and Investment Attraction, who highlighted the strategic importance of design as a driver of transformation: “Often, certain sectors are unaware of the transformative impact that design can have in addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. That is why it is essential to generate synergies between companies and the creative ecosystem. In Valencia, we have an innovative and dynamic environment that is ideal for promoting projects that not only add economic value but also contribute to collective well-being, positioning the city as an international benchmark in design-related innovation.”

For her part, Ester Olivas, Director General of Entrepreneurship and Internationalization for the Valencian Community, emphasized that “this event represents a unique opportunity to reflect on the shared responsibility that exists around the world regarding ethical design. It is a time to rethink how we design, based on values that place sustainability, inclusion, and social commitment at the center. And there is no better place to do so than Valencia, a city that has established itself as a creative force and international benchmark in the field of design.”