Last chance to purchase tickest to 2011 IDA Congress
Taipei (Taiwan - Chinese Taipei) - The 2011 IDA Congress is less than two weeks away. Be part of the inaugural event that will bring together the three major design disciplines: industrial design, communication design and interior architecture/design. Register online now, as there are very few tickets left for general admission. [click here]

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

Icsid Appoints New Communications Officer
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. [read more]

[CAREER CENTER] Faculty at Sarah Lawrence College Visual Arts Department
Bronxville (United States) - Sarah Lawrence College Visual Arts Department, located in the new Heimbold Visual Arts Center with state-of-the art digital facilities, has a one-year, quarter-time (one day) position open for a guest faculty appointment in Industrial Design and 3-D Design. Position starts January, 2012. [read more]

Icsid to host booth at Taipei World Design Expo
Taipei (Taiwan - Chinese Taipei) - Icsid will have its booth at the expo for the duration of the 2011 IDA Congress and Icsid General Assembly, from 23-30 October 2011. As a unique occasion to meet with its major stakeholders, this exhibition will give visitors insight into key information about Icsid's core projects.[read more]

Three apples that changed the world: the one Eve ate, the one that fell on Newton's head and the one Steve Jobs created
Cupertino (United States) - Hot off the heels of the iPhone 4s announcement, more than just the industrial design world was shaken by the death of Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple. [read more]

First appearance of the China Pavilion at 100% Design exhibition in London
Shenzhen (China) - From 22-25 September, SIDA had led a delegation with 20 companies to attend the 100% Design exhibition in London, grouped under the China Pavilion. [read more]

Speakers for the Parallel Sessions now available on 2011 IDA Congress website
Afternoon parallel sessions offer an in depth exploration of the Congress theme - including interactive design salons, regional reports, professional practice sessions, opportunities for exchange between young designers and an academic track of refereed papers, concluding with an education symposium.
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A call for interest to host the 2015 IDA Congress has been launched. A member of Icsid, Icograda or IFI may be eligible to host the IDA Congress. Interested members must submit their expression of interest by 7 December 2011. Please contact Ms. Susie Hall, Icsid Project Manager, IDA Congress at info@idacongress.com.

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

NEW ENDORSEMENT:
GUANGZHOU DESIGN WEEK 2011

Guangzhou Design Week 2011 is scheduled on Dec 5-11 this year, themed by "Design is Value", Guangzhou Design Week has been developed as the most influential, comprehensive, international and largest design festival in China for the past five years.

Location: Guangzhou, China
Dates: 5-11 December 2011

	2011 China Red Star Design Award Beijing, China Status: Award ceremony Date: November 2011
	Design Korea 2011 Seoul, South Korea Status: Exhibition Date: 20-23 Oct 2011
	Good Design Award 2011 Tokyo, Japan Status: Exhibition of winners Date: 3 Oct - 13 Nov 2011
	Observeur du Design 12 Paris, France Status: Finalists Exhibition Date: 9 Nov - 11 Mar 2012

[FEATURE ARTICLE]
Design Innovation for Healthcare
Roberto Verganti, Professor of the Management of Innovation at Politecnico di Milano cites Philips as an example of best practice, particularly in the way that Design is central to innovation across the company. [read more]

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