Montreal (Canada) - The first two of five keynote speakers at the 2011 IDA Congress have been announced as Barry Lam, Chairman & CEO of Quanta Computer Inc., and Peter Bishop, Deputy Chief Executive of the London Development Agency.

Helsinki (Finland) - World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 has confirmed five new corporate partners. The project is becoming one of the largest corporate partnership projects in Finnish history.

Montréal (Canada) - A 60% discounted rate is being offered for the inaugural 2011 IDA Congress until 31 March 2011. Early bird registration includes a three day Congress Pass, lunch, Congress kit and admission to the Welcome Party, Culture Night and Taipei Night social events.

Montreal (Canada) - In celebration of the 4th annual World Industrial Design Day on 29 June 2011, Icsid invites designers and design enthusiasts from around the globe to spread awareness and initiate events reflecting this years theme: "Industrial Design: How does it improve your life?"

Montreal (Canada) - Icsid is proud to unveil the World Design Impact Prize, an innovative and interactive design prize dedicated to recognizing, empowering and stimulating socially responsible design projects and initiatives around the world.

Montreal (Canada) - The Icsid Secretariat would like to welcome its newest team member, Claudia Sighomnou. She will be a supporting member of the World Design Capital project as Programme Coordinator.

Montreal (Canada) - At its most recent meeting in Helsinki, Finland, in 2010, the executive board approved the provisional membership - starting January 2011 - of four new members.

Montreal (Canada) - As Seoul's WDC term is nearing its end, more than 350 participants gathered on 8 December 2010 for the WDC Seoul International Conference and Convocation Ceremony to review the progress the city has made throughout this year and to witness the handover to the City of Helsinki (Finland).

Montreal (Canada) – Icsid is currently inviting cities to submit applications for the World Design Capital® 2014 designation – a biennial international appointment that is conferred to a city for the period of one year, in recognition of its achievements and focus on design as a driving force for economic, social and cultural development.

Montreal (Canada) - Icsid would like to welcome two new members to the organisation with provisional membership: The Istituto Quasar Design University Roma and Swiss Design Center.