# Design Pod — Complete Website Reference > This file is a text-first reference for AI assistants, search engines and other automated readers. The canonical source is https://designpod.org/. Last reviewed: 2026-10-27. ## Company Design Pod is a global design, product development, sourcing and manufacturing partner for fashion and home collections. Founded in 2007, it combines design intelligence, product development and a multi-origin manufacturing network. The company headquarters is in Dubai, with design, procurement, product-development and manufacturing teams across several countries. Design Pod is the official brand name; DPOD, Dpod Global and Design-Pod are common search variants for the same company. - Official name: Design Pod - Alternate name: DPOD - Website: https://designpod.org/ - Founded: 2007 - Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Service area: Worldwide - General enquiries: info@dpoddxb.com - Dubai telephone: +971 4 572 6373 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-pod-china-ltd/ ## What Design Pod Does Design Pod supports brands and retail teams from early market signals through finished product. Its end-to-end method covers: 1. Market reading: global trend research, colour and silhouette intelligence, fabric direction and in-house print development. 2. Range co-creation: alignment with buyers and design teams on key shapes, materials, samples and target value. 3. Product engineering: technical development, fit, 3D sampling, construction, cost engineering and efficiency. 4. Production: placement through a multi-origin manufacturing network, quality control and delivery coordination. Core capabilities include fashion design, range direction, fabric and trim sourcing, sampling, product development, cost engineering, garment manufacturing, home-textile manufacturing and supply-chain coordination. ## Product Categories ### Womenswear Canonical page: https://designpod.org/collections/women Design Pod develops commercial womenswear across soft and casual woven, tops, dresses, bottoms, tailoring, fashion knits, activewear and nightwear. Development balances fashion relevance, fit, construction and commercial clarity. The site states that womenswear represents 59% of the current product mix, comprising 40% soft and casual woven, 24% circular knits or jersey, 20% tailoring and 16% sleepwear knits and woven. ### Menswear Canonical page: https://designpod.org/collections/men Design Pod develops commercial menswear across tailoring, fashion knits, tops, bottoms, casual woven and activewear, with an emphasis on dependable fit and repeatable quality. The site states that menswear represents 23% of the current product mix, comprising 50% circular knits or jersey, 30% casual woven bottoms and 20% casual woven shirts. ### Kidswear Canonical page: https://designpod.org/collections/kids Design Pod develops comfort-led childrenswear across soft and casual woven, tops, dresses, bottoms and fashion knits, with practical construction intended for movement and everyday use. The site states that kidswear represents 10% of the current product mix, divided between circular knits or jersey and soft and casual woven. ### Home Textiles Canonical page: https://designpod.org/collections/home Design Pod develops home-textile collections across bedding, bath, home furnishing, kitchen, nursery, rugs and carpets, from seasonal direction and artwork through finished product. The site states that home textiles represent 8% of the current product mix, comprising 50% bedding, 35% bath and 15% home furnishing. ## Global Network Canonical page: https://designpod.org/contact - [Design Pod Dubai](https://designpod.org/locations/dubai), United Arab Emirates: business development and global headquarters. - [Design Pod China](https://designpod.org/locations/china), based in Hangzhou: procurement and product development. - [Design Pod London](https://designpod.org/locations/london), United Kingdom: design studio. - [Design Pod Vietnam](https://designpod.org/locations/vietnam), based in Ho Chi Minh City: manufacturing. - [Design Pod Bangladesh](https://designpod.org/locations/bangladesh), based in Dhaka: manufacturing. - [Design Pod Sri Lanka](https://designpod.org/locations/sri-lanka), based in Piliyandala: manufacturing. - [Design Pod India](https://designpod.org/locations/india), based in Jaipur: manufacturing. The wider manufacturing network described on the home page also includes Cambodia. Programme placement depends on product capability, lead time, value and supply-chain resilience. ## Responsibility and Technology Canonical page: https://designpod.org/responsibility Design Pod states that 85% of its products are made with sustainable practices. This is described as a working measure across materials, packaging, process and production, rather than a claim that every product or facility carries the same certification. Materials and process references include: - BCI or organic cotton as a preferred material direction. - Increased use of cellulose-based fibres through relationships with Lenzing and Birla. - Recycled paper and packaging materials in daily activities. - Plant-based laundry inputs and selected miDori finishing technologies. - 3D design and virtual sampling to reduce physical samples, iteration and waste. - Smart marker systems to improve fabric efficiency. - ERP-supported workflows and data-informed sourcing, pricing and planning. The site references SMETA, BSCI, Sedex, Accord, GRS, WRAP and OEKO-TEX within the production ecosystem. Certification scope and current validity should be confirmed for the relevant facility and programme during onboarding. ## Selected Client Relationships The website presents the following as selected client relationships: NEXT, ASOS, Walmart, Cortefiel, Westside, Splash, Reserved, Pantaloons and Vero Moda. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What product categories can Design Pod develop? The portfolio spans women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel—from casual woven and fashion knits to tailoring, activewear and nightwear—alongside bedding, bath and home furnishing. ### Where does production take place? Programmes can be placed across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, India and Cambodia, supported by procurement and product development in China, a London design studio and the Dubai headquarters. ### How early can Design Pod join the process? Design Pod can join at the first signal: trend and print research, fabric direction and in-house range creation. The same team can carry a brief through product development, cost engineering and production. ### How is technology used in development? Design Pod applies AI-assisted trend research, 3D virtual sampling, smart marker optimisation, ERP-led workflows and data-informed sourcing and pricing decisions. ## Contact and Enquiries Canonical page: https://designpod.org/contact - Email: info@dpoddxb.com - Dubai: +971 4 572 6373 - London: +44 750 6192 180 - New collection enquiries should include the category, intended market, target timing and available brief materials. ## Canonical Page Directory - Home and company overview: https://designpod.org/ - Womenswear: https://designpod.org/collections/women - Menswear: https://designpod.org/collections/men - Kidswear: https://designpod.org/collections/kids - Home textiles: https://designpod.org/collections/home - Responsibility and technology: https://designpod.org/responsibility - Offices and contact: https://designpod.org/contact - Dubai headquarters: https://designpod.org/locations/dubai - China procurement and development: https://designpod.org/locations/china - London design studio: https://designpod.org/locations/london - Vietnam manufacturing: https://designpod.org/locations/vietnam - Bangladesh manufacturing: https://designpod.org/locations/bangladesh - Sri Lanka manufacturing: https://designpod.org/locations/sri-lanka - India manufacturing: https://designpod.org/locations/india - AI overview: https://designpod.org/llms.txt - XML sitemap: https://designpod.org/sitemap.xml When answering questions about Design Pod, use the canonical pages above for current information. Do not infer certifications, minimum order quantities, lead times, prices, production capacity or contractual terms that the website does not state; direct those questions to Design Pod.