Icsid eNews December 2009

As we prepare to welcome the new year, this month's edition takes a look back at some of the recent events that have put a successful end to 2009. Find out more about the Icsid Design Education Conference, World Design Congress and XXVI General Assembly in Singapore, as well as other related design activities from our international network.

On behalf of the Icsid Executive Board and the members of the Secretariat team - thank you to everyone for your continued support. We look forward to 2010!

2009 Congress comes to a close

The Icsid World Design Congress 2009 in Singapore brought together over 700 delegates from 40 countries, stimulating collaboration across multiple disciplines and national boundaries.
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[Image: Opening Ceremony of the Icsid World Design Congress Singapore on 23 November 2009]

President's speech to Icsid General Assembly

In the President's first address to the membership on 27 November 2009, Dr. Mark Breitenberg (USA) looked from past to future, encouraging further international and regional collaboration to create a world where design continues to enhance our social, cultural, economic and environmental quality of life.
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[Image: Dr. Mark Breitenberg]

2009-2011 Icsid Executive Board elected

The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) Executive Board of Directors for the 2009-2011 term was announced at the close of the Icsid General Assembly on 27 November 2009.
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[Image: 2009-2011 Icsid Executive Board]