World Design Capital 2014 Applications Closed
Montreal (Canada) - Icsid is proud to announce a landmark for the World Design Capital® (WDC) initiative as a record 56 cities in 24 countries have expressed an interest in the 2014 designation as applications closed on 31 March 2011. [read more]

Deadline for the World Design Impact Prize nominations and submissions approaching on 10 May
Montreal (Canada) - Do you know of a design project making a positive impact on the social, economic, cultural and/or environmental quality of life within a community? The inaugural World Design Impact Prize is still admitting submissions until 10 May 2011, which means you still have the opportunity to do your part in stimulating socially responsible design initiatives around the world. [read more]

Call for submissions for the 3rd annual student poster competition ends 20 April!
Montreal (Canada) - The call for submissions from Icsid Member educational institutions for the 3rd annual World Industrial Design Day student poster competition is set to end on 20 April 2011. This is your last chance to submit a poster that could become the official face of World Industrial Design Day 2011. [read more]

Icsid welcomes five new member organisations
Montreal (Canada) - The Icsid Executive Board held its fifth meeting of the 2009-2011 term in Bangalore, India, at the invitation of National Institute of Design. During the meeting, the executive board provisionally admitted five new member organisations to Icsid. [read more]

[RESOURCES]  Say no to free pitching
The Design Institute of Australia have created a comprehensive document discouraging the use of free pitching. They provide a thorough look at the pros and cons and offer helpful guidelines for designers. [read more]

Six design organisations unite to become the Flanders Design Platform
Brussels (Belgium) - Six Flemish design organisations held their first Design Summit in Brussels last month and made a commitment to strategically work together as the Flanders Design Platform. [read more]

Hong Kong Polytechnic announces a new graduate programme in Transportation Design
Hong Kong - The School of Design of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University will be offering in Fall 2011 a Masters of Design degree within the MDes Design Practices scheme that will focus on transportation design issues in China and the growing economies of Asia. [read more]

Date: 24-26 October 2011
Location: Taipei, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)

A 60% discount rate of TWD $8600 (approx. USD $295 / EUR €220) is available until 31 May 2011 for groups of 10 or more participants.

Advanced ticket rates available
A 50% discounted rate of TWD $10 800 (approx. USD $375 / EUR €275) is available until 31 May 2011, early registration is recommended. Limited tickets are available on a first come, first served basis for students at TWD $6500 (approx. USD $225/ EUR €165). Detailed information on registration, including recommended accommodations at special rates and travel partners, is available online through this link: www.2011idacongress.com

Icsid endorses a wide range of national, regional and international design-related events including competitions, conferences, award schemes and exhibitions.

2011 China Red Star Design Award Beijing, China Status: Call for entries Date: 15 Mar - 30 Jun 2011

[GALLERIA]
Observeur du Design 11
Winners of Observeur du Design are now showcased in the Icsid Galleria. Observeur du Design is an annual exhibition that aims to highlight and reward a selection of the best creations resulting from the collaboration between companies and designers.

[FEATURE]
How Design Thinking Can Help Prevent Another Mortgage Bubble
Continuum tackles the mortgage disclosure form--and how telling the narrative of a home purchase played a decisive role in its design.

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