Istanbul (Turkey) - Icsid has recently endorsed the Design Turkey Industrial Design Awards. Launched in May, 2008, this design project aims to demonstrate the benefits that good design brings to Turkish society and industry.

Mumbai (India) - From November 4-5, Insight India 2008 will elaborate on innovation strategy for the Indian market, from global trends to local insights.

Montréal (Canada) - Icsid and Icograda welcome the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) as the newest partner of the IDA.

Kowloon (Hong Kong) - From September 18 - October 31, 2008, Icsid Education Member, Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design will host the PolyU Design Month.

Sydney (Australia) - The Australian International Design Awards, Australia's most prestigious and diverse design awards program, and Icsid Promotional Member, is calling for entries in the 2009 Awards.

Valcourt (Canada) - The newly appointed Icsid Corporate Member, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), announces the opening of its new design and innovation center. Dedicated to its Chairman, the inauguration marks the major role Laurent Beaudoin played in the success of the company over the past 45 years.

Gouangzhou (China) - Design Korea 2008-Guangzhou will be held from September 22-25, 2008 in Guangzhou, China. The goal of this event is to help the Korean design industry advance in the Chinese market and to help both countries more fully understand each other's design industry.

Bangkok (Thailand) - The 3rd Annual Symposium Creativities Unfold, Bangkok 2008 Connecting Dots - Business : People : Culture takes place on 3 - 5 October 2008.

Auckland (New Zeland) - This year's DINZ National Design Conference is titled Sustainability and Imminent Change. Not only will the conference include outstanding design practitioners, but also experts in marketing who can offer vital insights into the decision making of clients and consumers.

Mumbai (India) - From September 25-26, 2008, the 3rd International Design Conference, Design Conclave 2008 will create a platform to connect, engage and involve people who provide design, people who commission design and people who use design.