Design Insights

Explore inherent strengths, capabilities and opportunities of countries worldwide
for arts, architecture, design, engineering and innovation.

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Countries

Design Insight rankings sorts countries based on their recent design, engineering, innovation and technology capabilities. Click on a country name to discover more:

Rank Country Score
1 China CN 3162775
2 Taiwan (China) TW 984990
3 United States of America US 633102
4 Japan JP 528877
5 Hong Kong (China) HK 291079
6 Turkey TR 258748
7 Italy IT 227999
8 Brazil BR 171670
9 Iran IR 140322
10 Republic of Korea KR 129030
11 Germany DE 124359
12 India IN 117000
13 Great Britain GB 113833
14 Russian Federation RU 105807
15 Canada CA 85789
16 Poland PL 82122
17 Singapore SG 69541
18 Greece GR 68244
19 Portugal PT 66276
20 Spain ES 63587
21 Malaysia MY 50608
22 Australia AU 49485
23 France FR 49290
24 Netherlands NL 49124
25 Thailand TH 48816
26 Hungary HU 41955
27 Mexico MX 38051
28 Austria AT 35566
29 United Arab Emirates AE 32578
30 Bulgaria BG 32229
31 Egypt EG 30679
32 Ukraine UA 30021
33 Lithuania LT 29183
34 Switzerland CH 28605
35 Viet Nam VN 27998
36 Israel IL 27914
37 Argentina AR 22883
38 Finland FI 20468
39 Chile CL 20369
40 Czech Republic CZ 19032
41 Croatia HR 18350
42 Sweden SE 17521
43 Belgium BE 17094
44 Romania RO 15023
45 Serbia RS 14584
46 Macau (China) MO 14301
47 Denmark DK 14158
48 Indonesia ID 12370
49 Saudi Arabia SA 11110
50 Norway NO 10514
51 Moldova MD 10271
52 Lebanon LB 9098
53 Philippines PH 9025
54 Ireland IE 8685
55 Kazakhstan KZ 8376
56 Kuwait KW 7719
57 Georgia GE 7209
58 Costa Rica CR 7184
59 Cyprus CY 6826
60 New Zealand NZ 6572
61 Latvia LV 6501
62 Colombia CO 6496
63 South Africa ZA 5723
64 Belarus BY 5303
65 Armenia AM 5272
66 Qatar QA 5182
67 Slovenia SI 4880
68 Turkmenistan TM 3700
69 Peru PE 3651
70 Jordan JO 3388
71 Ecuador EC 3277
72 Estonia EE 3232
73 Slovakia SK 3207
74 Dominican Republic DO 3000
75 Macedonia MK 2776
76 Bangladesh BD 2389
77 Uruguay UY 2326
78 Monaco MC 2196
79 Oman OM 1977
80 Luxembourg LU 1776
81 Azerbaijan AZ 1769
82 Cayman Islands KY 1728
83 Sri Lanka LK 1562
84 Malta MT 1425
85 Tunisia TN 1360
86 Bosnia and Herzegovina BA 1292
87 Palestine PS 1148
88 Lao LA 964
89 Bahrain BH 945
90 Tajikistan TJ 900
91 Montenegro ME 745
92 Pakistan PK 657
93 Iceland IS 579
94 Zimbabwe ZW 496
95 Morocco MA 400
96 Haiti HT 400
97 Mongolia MN 388
98 Puerto Rico PR 373
99 Kyrgyzstan KG 352
100 Tanzania TZ 328
101 Kosovo XK 325
102 Botswana BW 288
103 Democratic People's Republic of Korea KP 265
104 Maldives MV 164
105 Paraguay PY 144
106 Trinidad and Tobago TT 144
107 Nicaragua NI 136
108 Kenya KE 64
109 Venezuela VE 36
110 Cameroon CM 36
111 Faroe Islands FO 25
112 Albania AL 25
113 Guatemala GT 25
114 Liechtenstein LI 9
115 Eswatini SZ 4

Methodology

Design Insight rankings are calculated following a meticulously crafted scientific method.

Review and Evaluation

Nominations undergo a rigorous evaluation through a blind peer review process, with decisions based on predetermined criteria.

Winning Entries

Winning entries enhance their respective country's score, with recent achievements receiving a greater weight.

Stratification

"Top Tier" for Rising Strengths, "Middle Tier" for Inherent Capabilities, and "Base Tier" for Opportunities.

Industries

Design Insight rankings feature the following creative domains and industries:

Industry ID
Furniture Design 1
Packaging Design 2
Architecture, Building and Structure Design 3
Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design 4
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design 5
Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design 6
Digital and Electronic Device Design 7
Interior Space and Exhibition Design 8
Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design 9
Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design 10
Home Appliances Design 11
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design 12
Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design 13
Photography and Photo Manipulation Design 14
Product Engineering and Technical Design 15
Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design 16
Movie, Video and Animation Design 17
Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design 18
Building Materials and Construction Components Design 19
Social Design 20
Idea and Conceptual Design 21
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design 22
Meta, Strategic and Service Design 23
Office Furniture Design 24
Information Technologies Design 25
Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design 26
Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design 27
Heavy Machinery Design 28
Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design 29
Music, Audio and Sound Design 30
Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design 31
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design 32
Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design 33
Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design 34
Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design 35
Futuristic Design 36
Audio and Sound Equipment Design 37
Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design 38
Awards, Prize and Competitions Design 39
Event and Happening Design 40
Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design 41
Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design 42
Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design 43
Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design 44
Office and Business Appliances Design 45
Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design 46
Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design 47
Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design 48
Jewelry Design 49
Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design 50
Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design 51
Fashion and Travel Accessories Design 52
Art and Stationery Supplies Design 53
Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design 54
Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design 55
Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design 56
Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design 57
Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design 58
Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design 59
Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design 60
Street Furniture Design 61
Landscape Planning and Garden Design 62
Urban Planning and Urban Design 63
Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design 64
Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design 65
Yacht and Marine Vessels Design 66
Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design 67
Commercial Appliance Design 68
Aerospace and Aircraft Design 69
Communication Equipment, Devices and Apparatus Design 70
Camera and Photography Equipment Design 71
Bicycle Design 72
Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design 73
Digital and Broadcasting Media Design 74
Print and Published Media Design 75
Construction and Real Estate Projects Design 76
Musical Instruments Design 77
Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design 78
Giftware Design 79
Digital Product Design 80
Digital Art 81
Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design 82
Luxury Design 83
Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design 84
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design 85
Computers and Peripheral Devices Design 86
Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design 87
Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design 88
Wearable Technologies Design 89
Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design 90
Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design 91
Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design 92
Limited Edition and Custom Design 93
Design Quality and Innovation 94
Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design 95
Electronic and Video Game Design 96
3D Printed Forms and Products Design 97
Disposable and Single-Use Product Design 98
Website and Web Design 99
Homeware Design 100
Adult Toys and Products Design 101
Methods, Techniques and Strategies Design 102
Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design 103
Industrial Design 104
Spatial Design 105
Graphics Design 106
Strategic Design 107
Interaction Design 108
Structured Product Design 109
Advanced Design and Design Research 110
Actor, Talent and Model Design 111
Core Resources Manufacturing and Extraction Design 112
Design for X 113
Business Plan and Corporate Operational Plans Design 114
Creative Industry and Lifelong Design 115
Human Resources and HR Programs Design 116
Chemical Products and Consumables Design 117
Sales, Contact Center and Customer Service Design 118
Diligence and Intelligence in Design 119
Social and Behavioral Sciences Design 120
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Design 121
Unexpected Design 122
Young Design 123
Writing, Literature and Content Creation Design 124
Excellence in Design 125
Banking and Finance Instruments Design 126
Information Processing Tools Design 127
Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design 128
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Design 129
Governance and Public Services Design 130
Creative Legacy, Retro and Evergreen Design 131
Radical Innovation and New Technologies Design 132
Usability and Universal Design 133
Public Utility Products and Services Design 134
Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design 135
Handmade, Crafts and Artisan Design 136
Artificial Life and Synthetic Biology Design 137
Spacecraft, Spaceplanes and Spaceship Design 138
Manufacturing Materials, Industrial Parts and Supplies Design 139
Repair, Restoration and Maintenance Products Design 140
Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design 141
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Design 142
Mental Health and Wellness Products Design 143
Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design 144
Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality Design 145
Environmental and Ecological Design 146
Education Technology and E-Learning Design 147
Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Design 148
Mindfulness and Meditation Products Design 149
Bio-inspired and Biomimicry Design 150
Nanotechnology and Microscale Design 151
Smart, Virtual and Remote Work Solutions Design 152
Smart City and Urban Technology Design 153
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Design 154
Underwear, Underclothing and Undergarments Design 155
Special Needs, Inclusive Play, Environments and Playgrounds Design 156
Playground Equipment, Play Structures and Public Park Design 157
Biotechnology and Bioengineering Design 158
Mental Health and Wellness Services Design 159
Smart Living and Home Automation Design 160
Biodegradable and Compostable Product Design 161
Material Science and Advanced Materials Design 162
Affordable, Accessible, and Economic Design 163
Mental Health and Wellness Spaces Design 164
Climate Resilient, Adaptive, and Mitigative Design 165
Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design 166
Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design 167
Sustainable Business, Social Entrepreneurship and Altruistic Design 168
Biomaterials, Ecological and Sustainable Materials 169
Virtual and Digital Art Installations Design 170
Motorcycle Design 171
Scooter Design 172
Bedding Design 173
Installation Design 174
Game Design 175
Lighting Projects and Light Art Design 176
Architectural Lighting 177
Watch Design 178
Eyewear Design 179
Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design 180
Software Design 181
Circular Economy and Regenerative Design 182
Children, Kid, and Baby Fashionwear Design 183
Functional Art, Avant-Garde and Expressional Objects Design 184
Costume and Heritage Wear Design 185

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