Structured around improving the design of the city and asserting Montréal's status as a UNESCO City of Design, the Bureau du design's mandate is to support public commissions in design (e.g., design workshops, design and architecture competitions), develop the market for Montréal-based designers and architects (e.g., CODE Souvenir Montréal gift items catalogue) and raise awareness of the talents of Montréal designers and architects (e.g., Commerce Design, Design Montréal Open House).