The World Industrial Design Association was founded in Yantai.

At the press conference held on the morning of September 29, reporting on the achievements of the 2024 World Industrial Design Conference, reporters learned that the conference adhered to a forward-looking, professional, and innovative approach, continuously expanding its content and scope, achieving a series of fruitful results, and injecting new momentum into urban development.

The World Industrial Design Association was established here. Representatives and scholars from design industry organizations, universities, and research institutions in China, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Brazil, Japan, Vietnam, and other countries jointly established The World Industrial Design Association in Yantai. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, they aim to unlock the limitless potential of industrial design and promote the deep integration and sharing of global design expertise and resources.

The China Design Industry Top 100 was unveiled here. The conference announced the 2024 China Design Industry Top 100 and awarded representatives from the Top 10 Design Institutions, Designers, Emerging Talents, Innovative Brands, Enterprise Design Centers, Design Innovation Platforms, Brand Events, Academies, Educators, and Promoters in China. It has created a platform for cross-disciplinary integration and collaborative development, connecting outstanding industrial design enterprises, institutions, universities, and individuals across the country.

The "Governor Cup Industrial Design Competition of Shandong" awards were presented here. Provincial government leaders presented awards to the 13 gold and 32 silver medalists of "The 5th Governor Cup Industrial Design Competition of Shandong". Outstanding works such as the "High-speed Rail First-Class Seats for 450 km/h" by Shandong Industrial Design Institute, the "Vehicle-Mounted Turbine Fracturing Equipment" by Yantai Jereh Oilfield Equipment Technology Co., Ltd., and the "Breathable Bed Sheets" by Yantai Mingyuan Creative Life Technology Co., Ltd. won gold awards, showcasing the latest achievements in the development of industrial design in Shandong.

The Expert Seminar on Building Yantai into a "City of Design" was held here. Representatives from "City of Design" cities, along with domestic and international industry experts, were invited to share urban development experiences, exchange design ideas, and discuss the deep integration of design with industrial development, rural revitalization, urban renewal, culture, and the creation of better living conditions. The seminar aims to enhance the international competitiveness and influence of cities, providing intellectual support for Yantai's bid to become a "City of Design".