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A Design Institute Based in Lyon, France
VAND INTERNATIONAL
We recognise, certify, and empower design professionals, creative organisations, and impactful visual works across the globe.
We believe design is not decoration.
Design is a responsibility.
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A visual audit of the world’s top 100 brands, based on strength, clarity, and cultural impact.
We rank, reflect, and reveal how brands shape our visual world.
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A global recognition for products with integrity and excellence in design.
Our mark signals clarity, calmness, and cultural responsibility, far beyond trends.
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An educational initiative for girls denied access to learning and work.
We offer knowledge and tools in design to open doors for the next generation of change-makers.
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A global call for designers to take ethical responsibility.
By signing the Design Oath, designers commit to shaping a world with more dignity, meaning, and care.
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An annual selection of the most meaningful and visionary designs.
We honor works that are not just new, but necessary.
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Deep learning for those who want to rethink what design truly means.
Structured knowledge, updated theory, and responsible practice, for a new generation of design thinkers.
The movement is open to all designers, thinkers, creators, makers, who believe design should serve more than commerce.
By joining, you stand for design that respects people, time, attention, and the planet.
Rights:
• Access to selected reports and public resources
• Receive the official movement newsletter
Commitments:
• Sign the Design Oath
• Respect the core values of the movement
Benefits:
• Listed on the Global Member Map
• Invitations to selected public events
Verification:
• Simple online sign-up
• Basic approval by the VAND team
Forever
Rights:
• Official membership with personal profile
• Eligible to serve as a jury member, speaker, or representative
Commitments:
• Submit a professional portfolio
• Participate in at least one movement activity annually
Benefits:
• Official digital certificate
• Right to display the Ethical Design Mark
• Full access to research materials and invitations
Verification:
• Submit credentials and work samples
• Reviewed by certified juries
• Final approval and certificate issuance
Per Year
Rights:
• Official listing of the team or studio
• Eligible for team-based jury participation
Commitments:
• Align with the Design Oath through an internal code
• Contribute to at least one public-facing project each year
Benefits:
• Dedicated team profile page
• Official group certificate
• Priority in exhibitions, campaigns, and brand reviews
Verification:
• Formal application by team lead
• Review of team portfolio and alignment
• Optional interview and final approval
Per Year
The Responsible Design Movement™ is a global alliance of designers who stand for depth, ethics, and clarity in design.
We believe designers must take full responsibility for the cultural, aesthetic, and psychological consequences of their work.
This movement unites individuals and institutions committed to shaping a more conscious future of design, built on shared ethical values and intellectual rigour.
Design that respects the human mind
Avoiding noise, vanity, and overstimulation.
Creation rooted in integrity, awareness, and responsibility
Not just what can be made, but what should be made.
Design with a sense of cultural depth and moral clarity
Aimed at long-term meaning, not short-term attention.