Montreal (Canada) – Icsid is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Dutil as the new Communications Officer. Responsible for executing the organisation’s international communications strategy, Natalie will collaborate on all aspects relating to the creation and implementation of internal and external communications, as well as public and media relations.

Shenzhen (China) - From 22-25 September, the Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association had led a delegation with 20 companies to attend the 100% Design exhibition in London.

Montreal (Canada) - The advanced slate of nominees for the new Icsid Executive Board for the 2011-2013 term is now available. Members who have not yet downloaded the agenda package can do so by logging into the Members' Area.

Montreal (Canada) - Icsid is to announce the shortlist of projects for the inaugural World Design Impact Prize at the Icsid General Assembly in Taipei (Chinese Taiwan) on 27 October 2011.

San Rafael (United States) - Autodesk® Sustainability Workshop offers free online resources that teach the principles and practice of sustainability in engineering and design.

Boston (United States) - Continuum were celebrated at a White House luncheon by First Lady Michelle Obama on 13 September for their 2011 Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, who honour the best in American design.

Montreal (Canada) - While approaching the close of the 2009-2011 term in October, the Icsid Executive Board has provisionally approved the following three new educational membership applications from India.

Beijing (China) - Design Korea 2011 has invited the China Red Star Design Award to showcase in their even at the World Best Design Exhibition in October, taking part of an international gathering of award winning products from the IDEA, iF and AIDA.

Montreal (Canada) - The International Design Alliance (IDA) has opened the call for interest for its 2015 IDA Congress. Full details regarding the bid process and conditions can be found at www.idacongress.com. The deadline for proposal submissions is 7 December 2011.

Tokyo (Japan) - The Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) will hold the Good Design Expo 2011 from 26-28 August at Tokyo Big Sight. It will gather around 2,000 designs from all aspects of living and society. In addition, this year's event features a special exhibition gathering together designs from the Tohoku and Ibaraki areas.