As the World Design Capital of 2024, San Diego and Tijuana will bring together civic leaders, activists, and multidisciplinary designers to address our region’s most pressing challenges by design. The year-long series of public events, conferences, policy summits, workshops, and more will accelerate the exchange of ideas and create opportunity for collaboration among our diverse communities. By leveraging design as both a perspective and change agent, we can transform policy, education, infrastructure, and culture across our region.

Architecture

Design

Government

World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024

Kerri Kapich

James White

Neville Billimoria

Carmen Cuenca

Martha Gilmer

Katy Mcdonald

Gaela Fernandez Florin

John Alessio

Kenia Zamarripa

Joanna Salazar Harris

Adriana Eguía

The Leadership Team at World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 is responsible for steering the strategic vision and execution of the year's initiatives. Comprised of high-level executives from diverse sectors, the team ensures that the various events, conferences, summits, and workshops are seamlessly integrated and aligned with the overall mission to transform regional policy, education, infrastructure, and culture through design. They provide governance, oversight, and foster essential partnerships to drive impactful collaboration and innovation within the community.

Leadership Team

Design and Creative Team

Community and Development

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