Brussels (Belgium) - Early this month, the European Commission launched the communication campaign for the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009 with the slogan "Imagine. Create. Innovate".

Osaka (Japan) - On now until 25 January 2009 at the Suntory Museum in Osaka Japan: the exhibition 'Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams'.

Hong Kong - On 12 December 2008, Icsid Promotional Member, Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), announced the winners of the HKDC Design for Asia (DFA) Award, World's Outstanding Chinese Designer (WOCD) Award, the Design Leadership Award (DLA) and the Young Design Talent Awards (YDTA).

Essen (Germany) - Some 80 red dot award-winning products from 19 countries, more than 30,000 visitors and a successful presence in a world market with future potential - the red dot exhibition "Design on stage - Index presents red dot winners" at the Index 2008 was a complete success.

Dulles (United States) - The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), an Icsid Professional Member, announces the 2009 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA®) call for entries.

San Francisco (USA) - Icsid President-Elect Dr. Mark Breitenberg appointed provost of California College of the Arts (CCA). As CCA's chief academic officer, he will oversee the strategic planning, development, and administration of the college's academic programs.

Paris (France) - From 12-13 January 2009, Icsid Promotional Member APCI (Agence pour la promotion de la création industrielle) will host the 6th European conference on design innovation and the challenges of design promotion.

Osaka (Japan) - The Asia Design Network Conference 2008 (ADNC 2008) was held from 26-27 November 2008 at the 'Osaka International Convention Centre' as a unique conference specialising in design promotion, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Icsid member, the Japan Design Foundation.

Barcelona (Spain) - Organised by Icsid Promotional Member, Barcelona Design Centre, the third edition of the Barcelona Design Week, held from 10-14 November 2008, drew an unprecedented attendance compared to the two previous years.

Barcelona (Spain) - The deadline for applications is just around the corner for the Jump the Gap competition, an Icsid endorsed awards scheme.