Icsid eNews May 2009

While news of the economic downturn persists, there is clearly still a great deal of activity within the industrial design profession. From competitions to exhibitions to congresses, designers are continuing to promote, expand and overcome the challenges facing the industry. What are you doing to help you survive the economic downturn?
Early bird rates: Icsid World Design Congress 2009
Take advantage of early bird registration rates to attend this international event with leading design leaders and aspiring designers. [read more]

Poster selected for World Industrial Design Day 2009
The winning entry for the student poster competition was submitted by Carla Sapiain, from the Instituto Profesional DuocUC de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. [read more]

World Design Capitalâ„¢ 2012 sparks interest internationally
With the evaluation period well underway, the WDC Jury prepares to deliberate in July to announce the shortlisted cities.
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Surviving the economic downturn
Whether you are an individual designer or a director of a national design organisation, which approach is the most essential in overcoming the current economic challenges? [read more]

Browse through the rest of this month's eNews to find out what others are doing in the profession today.