Helsinki (Finland) - Dean Helena Hyvönen has been elected Rector for the University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK), an Icsid Educational Member, as of August 1, 2008. Vice Rectors elected are Professors Martti Raevaara and Pekka Korvenmaa.

Kowloon Tong (Hong Kong) - Icsid Professional Member, Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), has announced an all-star line-up of speakers and programmes for Business of Design Week (BODW) 2008, Asia's leading design gathering on innovation, design and brand.

Essen (Germany) - From December 3-7, 2008, the 76 winners of the red dot design award will present themselves at the "Design on stage - Index presents red dot winners" exhibition at the Index 2008 in Dubai.

Copenhagen (Denmark) - The design organisation INDEX: is proud to announce Singapore as the first member of the INDEX: Partner City Network.

Hannover (Germany) - Open to design, architecture, engineering and marketing students and young professionals from around the world, the iF concept award is now accepting entries.

Kowloon Tong (Hong Kong) - Until October 15, 2008, register for the Business of Design Week (bodw) and receive a 20% discount. Hosted by Icsid promotional member, the Hong Kong Design Center (HKDC), bodw will run from December 8-13, 2008.

Toronto (Canada) - From October 1-2, 2008 EXPLORE DESIGN (ED), North America's First Design Education Fair for Youth, will take pleace at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto.

Warsaw (Poland) - The Institute of Industrial Design (IWP), an Icsid Promotional Member, announces the release of the first of a three-part online Polish Designers Lexicon.

Montréal (Quebec) - The IFA's 9th Global Conference on Ageing, an Icsid endorsed event, has fulfilled its objective of making plans for more inclusive and age-friendly societies.

Barcelona (Spain) - With the third International Design Contest, Roca is proud to provide a platform for talented young designers, architects and interior designers. This Icsid endorsed event, "Jump the gap", offers the opportunity to create and design innovative solutions for the bathroom and it's associated products.