News from the Icsid network

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Icsid Educational Members recognised among world's best
International - 15 October 2009
Icsid is proud to note that seven Icsid Educational Members have been included in the 2009 BusinessWeek D-school List, an annual list of educational establishments looking to produce a generation of design-savvy business leaders.
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Design Council launches national design challenge to help improve patient dignity in hospitals
London (United Kingdom) - 13 October 2009
The Design Council has launched a national design challenge called 'Design for Patient Dignity', inviting designers to join forces with manufacturers, service providers and specialist contractors to help eliminate mixed sex accommodation and increase patient privacy and dignity in hospitals.
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iF offers young designers three competitions for 2010
Hannover (Germany) - 8 October 2009
For 2010 iF International Forum Design GmbH (iF) offers the young design generation not only one but three chances to win a competition and distinguish themselves from their competitors.
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The first issue of the SEE bulletin officially launched
Cardiff (Wales) - 7 October 2009
On behalf of the SEE project partners, Design Wales is delighted to announce the official launch of the SEE bulletin - the only publication fully dedicated to discussing promotion, support and government policies for design.
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California College of the Arts launches new "Leading by Design" Fellows Program
San Francisco (United States) - 2 October 2009
Executive Development Program equips business leaders to thrive in challenging times. The May 2010 launch, will be the first executive program of its kind in the United States.
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European Design Day 2009
Brussels (Belgium) - 29 September 2009
As part of the EU Commission's European Year of Creativity and Innovation, BEDA has elected to celebrate 1 October as European Design Day, highlighting the importance of design as an important innovation tool for European industry
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