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Thomas Garvey
Senator and Former President of World Design Organization (WDO)
Thomas Garvey is the Former President of the World Design Organization (WDO), an international non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing the capacity of industrial design to create better products, systems, services and experiences, and ultimately build a superior environment and society.
Garvey has worked across multiple design disciplines and global contexts. He has led international teams to deliver professional design projects and research initiatives, and presided over the relaunch of the Research and Education Forum at the 2019 World Design Congress. During his tenure, he strived to finalize the strategic development plan charting WDO’s future growth.
Garvey and his team have received numerous awards, with their works exhibited worldwide. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University, a Master’s degree in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in New York, and a Doctorate in Architectural Planning from the University of Tokyo.
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China Media Group, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, the People's Government of Shenzhen MunicipalityHosted by：
Organizing Committee of the Better Design AwardOrganized by：
Guangdong Better Design Innovation Center (Preparatory)Supporting Organizations：
Department of Education of Guangdong Province, Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province, Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation, Guangdong Federation of Trade Unions, Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League, Guangdong Provincial Women's Federation, Guangzhou Baiyun District People's Government and other relevant organizations.Strategic Cooperation Partner：
Guangzhou Baiyun Jianke Holdings Group Co., Ltd.Partner Organizations：
Central Academy of Fine Arts, Sun Yat-sen University, South China University of Technology, Zhejiang University, Xi’ an Jiaotong University, Hunan University, Tongji University, Shenzhen University, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Shenzhen Technology University, World Design Organization, World Green Design Organization, Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries, Hong Kong Designers Association, Macau Design Centre, Macau Product Design Association, and other relevant organizations
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