Sessions
China
Design Innovation Institute Shanghai
Nestled within the historic Lester building in Shanghai’s North Bund, Design Innovation Institute Shanghai and D.Transformer Incubator form a powerhouse for cross-disciplinary innovation and global impact. Founded in 2020 as a non-profit advanced research institute, DIIS pioneers a triad innovation model integrating technology, market dynamics, and human-centered design. Through design master studios, the prestigious Frontier Design Award, and its "Design Universe" platform hosting 300+ annual events, DIIS has become a global nexus for design-driven innovation. Launched in 2023 as DIIS' commercialization arm, D.Transformer combines specialized accelerators, corporate R&D laboratories, and emerging talent initiatives. Partnering with industry leaders like NVIDIA and Kickstarter, it advances breakthroughs in AI-driven sustainable innovation, wellness tech, and smart manufacturing.
