Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-09-24 10:05Core Insights - The 2025 World Design Capital Conference (WDCC2025) will be held from September 25 to 28 along the Huangpu River, co-hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Government and UNESCO, focusing on the theme "Design Without Boundaries, Sustainable Development" [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The conference will feature nearly 100 co-creation partners, over 60 exhibition areas, and more than 3,000 exhibits [4] - The event will follow a "12255+X" structure, including an opening ceremony, two major exhibitions (one in Shanghai and one overseas), two thematic forums, five specialized forums across various design fields, and multiple city-wide and overseas activities [4] Group 2: Talent Development - The conference will launch the "U35 Plan" aimed at nurturing young creative design talents in fields such as industrial design, architectural design, fashion design, digital design, service design, and creative management [4][13] - A total of 300 applications have been received, with 35 selected participants to be showcased during the conference [4][13] Group 3: Design Trends and Innovations - The conference will emphasize a "new paradigm of fashionable living," showcasing design-driven new consumption scenarios, including new energy vehicles, consumer electronics, high-end fashion, and cultural creative products [13] - Notable exhibits will include the latest models from brands like Huawei and Xiaomi, as well as high-end fashion collections from renowned designers [13] Group 4: Global Participation and Recognition - The event will gather nearly 1,000 speakers, including leaders from three major international design organizations and top design schools, to discuss cutting-edge technologies and trends in five design fields [12] - The "Shanghai Design 100+" global competition will feature over 2,600 entries from 17 countries, showcasing high-quality projects and trends in the design industry [12]