The Olympic torch is one of the most powerful of the Olympic symbols - a dream project for any designer. For London 2012 it was BarberOsgerby who landed that job. "As designers this is quite simply the best project going - to design an icon for the Games," says Edward Barber, co-founder of BarberOsgerby.

Prior to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami disasters, the QS72 (Quick Space 72) was originally conceived as a temporary living unit for victims who were displaced by natural disasters. In 2011, 100 QS72 units were shipped to the Ishinomaki area, but were not used for their intended purpose.

Pradyumna Vyas, Director of the National Institute of Design and former Icsid board member (2009-2011), discusses how the Design Clinic Scheme will help MSMEs find ways to create value addition through design and innovation, and become competitive.

Roberto Verganti, Professor of the Management of Innovation at Politecnico di Milano cites Philips as an example of best practice, particularly in the way that Design is central to innovation across the company.

Icsid board member, Kazuo Tanaka, establishes his view point on the evolution of modern design and its place in the world for future development.

Continuum co-founder, Gianfranco Zaccai, discusses with The Wall Street Journal his approach to conceiving ideas that help consumers with their daily lives, from healthcare to home products. Continuum has continually developed successful products for Procter & Gamble including the Swiffer, a popular cleaning mop with disposable heads.

In a recent visit to Nairobi, Kenya, Icsid board member Mugendi M'Rithaa shares his insight on how Africa can improve its social economical situation with design.

Prof. H Kumar Vyas, of the National Institute of Design (NID), with his 30-year association with the venerable institute, has left an indelible mark on the minds of students and colleagues alike. On the first anniversary of POOL magazine, Prof. H Kumar Vyas engages in a free-wheeling chat about his chance introduction to design.

Former Icsid board member, Prof. Dr. h.c. Dieter Rams, was recently interviewed by Fast Company's FastCo.Design. Among other issues, Rams discusses the need for designers to be entrepreneurs and shares his views on the current state of design.

Movement is the motor of creativity for Jean Labbé, the industrial designer tasked with designing Montreal's next-generation metro. Plaisirs de Vivre Magazine conversed with this rare breed of transportation specialist, a man for whom the notion of enjoying the ride is priority number one.