Latvijas Dizaineru savienība

Founded in 1987, Latvijas Dizaineru savienība is a non-profit association based in Rīga, Latvia working on arts & culture, education.

Latvijas Dizaineru savienība (LDS) is a Latvian association of professional designers, founded in 1987, that brings together representatives of various design fields. It aims to develop design, promote its value, represent and defend the interests of Latvian designers, and educate the public about design. Its public-facing work includes running the national student design competition Dizaina arēna, the Latvian Design Award, public design talks and seminars, and exhibitions. It also takes part in shaping cultural policy and design-related legislation, represents designers in public institutions, and contributes to improving design education in Latvia. As of May 2023 it had 250 members, including individual designers and corporate members.