World Design Protopolis (WDP)™ is a design-led transformation programme that recognizes cities as living prototypes. Working alongside local governments, institutions, designers and communities, the programme strengthens local capacity to tackle complex challenges through participatory design, creating more adaptable, inclusive and resilient urban futures.
As the pilot city for World Design Protopolis (WDP)™, Bengaluru (India) is exploring how design can address urban challenges through research, collaboration and collective participation. Working across a diverse range of neighbourhoods and public spaces, the programme is focused on how local action can contribute to a more resilient city.
Led by World Design Organization (WDO)® and delivered through a collaborative network of local partners, the programme is building knowledge, testing ideas and iterating design solutions to demonstrate how design can strengthen civic quality of life in Bengaluru.
Creative Bengaluru
Build Bengaluru
Sustainable Bengaluru
Safe & Healthy Bengaluru
Future Now Bengaluru
Enterprising Bengaluru
Across three urban precincts, World Design Protopolis Bengaluru explores how design can strengthen everyday urban experiences across mobility, ecology and community. Each project is rooted in community research and collaboration, using design as a strategic framework to address local priorities.
