How can I become a member of Icsid?

Icsid is an organisation whose membership is made up of other organisations. This means that individual people are not direct members of Icsid, but the organisations they belong to are. Membership applications must therefore come from an organisation itself. If you are already part of an Icsid Member Organisation, all membership benefits will be available to you through them. To verify if you are already part of the Icsid Network, please consult the member listing or your design organisation directly. If your organisation would like to become a member of Icsid, please complete the join form.

What are the steps in the membership application process?

Membership applications are processed at the Icsid Secretariat, where all relevant information is reviewed and a recommendation for approval is made to the Icsid Executive Board. The Executive Board’s provisional approval is subsequently ratified at the biennial general assembly.

How much does it cost to be a member of Icsid?

Membership fees differ according to membership types. These fees are calculated during the application process. Membership fees are issued on an annual basis in November and are due by March 31st of each year.

How do I subscribe to the Icsid Newsletter?

Subscription to Icsid’s monthly newsletter is available free of charge.
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Are there any job or internship opportunities at Icsid?

The Icsid Career Center provides a listing of employment and internship opportunities.

Does Icsid offer grants to support design projects?

Icsid does not offer grants to support design projects.

Do I have to be an Icsid Member to share information about an event on the Icsid Website?

Icsid encourages members, as well as non-members to share information about various design-related events and projects with the network. All information is reviewed for relevancy prior to posting. Submissions for the monthly newsletter should be sent no later than the first Tuesday of every month. Submissions for the event calendar can me made at any time. Send information about your event or project to .

Where can I find more information about industrial design initiatives in my region?

More information about the various design-related events happening around the world can be found in the Icsid Events Calendar. You may also contact the Icsid Regional Advisor close to you to find out more about industrial design initiatives in your region.

Where can I find more information about schools that offer industrial design programmes?

Detailed information about Icsid Educational Members is available in the Member School Listing section of this website