Collaborations, Competitions and Positive Thinking Anticipated for WIDD 2010
April 30, 2010 | Levent OZLER
In commemoration of World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) on 29 June, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is calling for designers to organise events celebrating this year's theme: "Industrial Design: Humane solutions for a resilient world."
This international day of observance was created by Icsid to highlight the discipline of industrial design and start collaborations that help improve its impact on quality of life throughout the world.
In 2009, World Industrial Design Day gained considerable momentum through a variety of commemorative events hosted by professional associations, corporations and educational institutions across five continents.
Participants assembled at organised events that included free entrance to design museums, conferences on sustainability, exhibitions, international symposiums, as well as other social gatherings aimed at building public awareness and solidarity.
The theme chosen this year is especially poignant in light of the series of disasters that have affected humanity worldwide.
In choosing "Industrial Design: Humane solutions for a resilient world," the Icsid Executive Board aims this year, to inspire events that encourage designers to work together to help alleviate suffering and create a world that is better prepared to respond to such tragedies.
more: icsid.org/news/year/2010_news/articles1085.htm (194)
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