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Icograda eNews 05/05
International Council of Graphic Design Associations
Conseil International des Associations de Design Graphique
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I N T H I S I S S U E :
Icograda Moves its Headquarters to Montreal, Canada
Creative Waves application deadline extended to 20 February
Experience 'Visual Dynamic' at Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2004 Exhibition
G A L E R I A :
Our Modern Family, by Maziar Zand, IGDS, Iran
F E A T U R E :
The UK commercial design industry drops in value by GBP 1.4 billion - Part 1 of 2, by Maxine J Horn
O P I N I O N :
Do you know your Intellectual Property Rights?
P U B L I S H E R S ' C O R N E R :
Communication Design: Principles, Methods, and Practice; Zupi. Is Art.; IdN Magazine V11N4: Putting on Style
A G E N D A :
Creative Waves 03>04>05; Era 05 - Icograda/ICSID/IFI Joint Congress; TYPO.GRAPHICS.BEIRUT Conference; Face to Face 5; 12th 'Students, All to Chaumont!' Poster Competition; II Graphic Communication Design Congress; ISCID Interdesign 2005: Sustainable Rural Transport; International Travel Souvenir Design Competition 2005 Korea; 16th International Poster and Graphic Arts Festival of Chaumont; 15th International Lahti Poster Biennial 2005; Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2004
H E A D L I N E S T O R I E S
Icograda Moves its Headquarters to Montreal, Canada
On 16 January 2005, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda) and the International Council of Societies of Industrial Designers (ICSID) took an historic step by signing a ten-year contract with Montreal International. This agreement will allow the two international organisations to move their headquarters to Montreal, Canada, and open new opportunities for their development and mutual collaboration.
Read this leading story http://www.icograda.org/web/news.shtml
Creative Waves application deadline extended to 20 February
Due to an an overwhelming amount of requests from students, teachers and institutions, the application deadline for Creative Waves has been extended to 20 February. The international online student design project now has applicants from 23 different countries, and seats continue to fill each day. Participation in this exciting project is free to students around the world, and is also open to teachers, academics and creative professionals. Creative Waves will be held for 6 weeks beginning in March 2005. Apply online at http://www.omnium.edu.au/promo/creativewaves
Read this leading story http://www.icograda.org/web/news.shtml
Experience 'Visual Dynamic' at Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2004 Exhibition
After hosting a successful poster competition, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum will be showcasing over 400 outstanding international poster works in the Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2004 exhibition.* The exhibition illustrates how poster art has successfully evolved as a communication medium, despite the onslaught of computer and Internet in the 21st century. Visitors can view the short-listed poster works as well as posters by acclaimed international jury members until 27 June 2005.
Read this leading story http://www.icograda.org/web/news.shtml
*This event is endorsed by Icograda. Icograda endorsement is a guarantee that the design event complies with approved international guidelines.
G A L E R I A
Our Modern Family
By Maziar Zand, IGDS, Iran
One of three posters in a set called 'Our Modern Family'. This set of posters projects the author's impression of contemporary culture and current social and ethical issues. The featured poster is a look at the modern family tree.
View in Galeria http://www.icograda.org/web/galeria-current.shtml
N E W I N F E A T U R E
The UK commercial design industry drops in value by GBP 1.4 billion - Part 1 of 2
By Maxine J Horn
Now in its fourth year, the 2003/4 British Design Industry Valuation Survey undertaken by the British Design Initiative in association this year with UK Trade and Investment and in the three previous years with the Design Council used a base of 4000 commercial design agencies; 1600 responded in full.
The 2003/4 results show the sector in trouble as it struggles to charge appropriate fee levels commensurate with value and overhead investment.
Read this story http://www.icograda.org/web/feature-current.shtml
O P I N I O N
In this week's Feature article, CEO of the British Design Initiativem, Maxine J Horn states: "Unlike the advertising, photography and illustration creative sectors, the graphic design sector has failed to address IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) issues." Is this true in your region?
Do you know your Intellectual Property Rights?
Share your opinion http://www.icograda.org/web/opinion
F R O M P R E V I O U S O P I N I O N
There are plenty of ways to educate clients about the role of the designer and the importance of good design. Outside of the design brief, you can conduct seminars, distribute newsletters, write articles or publish corporate literature to explain how good design can add value to businesses and organisations.
Do you actively educate clients about the importance of good design?
Yes, I think I'm doing what I can. - 48%
No, I think I could do more. - 32%
No, and I think clients don't care anyway. - 23%
Totals shown may be more or less than 100% due to rounding.
P U B L I S H E R S ' C O R N E R
Communication Design: Principles, Methods, and Practice
Author: Jorge Frascara
Publisher: Allworth
ISBN: 1-58115-365-1
http://www.allworth.com
The book by internationally renowned authority on communication design Jorge Frascara centres on visual communication design as a human communication problem, not as a technological problem, and focuses on essential aspects of the profession and of the education of designers. Complete with practical examples, case studies, cutting-edge research, and an extensive bibliography, this eloquent primer is a springboard to integrated, contemporary communication design targeting relevant issues in the industry and their impact on the practice.
Zupi. Is Art.
Brazil
Publisher: Zupi
http://www.zupi.org/zupi_art.htm
A selection of 40 artworks created by creative talent from around the world. Featured artists: Allan Szacher, Base V, Bruno Dellani, Luciano Cian, Gustavo Lassala, Elias, Jr. Cardoso, Guilherme Marconi, Zhang Shuo. zsd, Juan Fernando Rincon, Patrick Ehrlund, Marquez Arnaud, Jean-clément TURBLIN, Sam Burkardt - ELECTRO_SAM, Anthony 'ant' Kyriazis, Stamatis Tsirdimos, zorglob, Antonio Moro 'itomi', Bruno Savona, Simone Biffi, Giuseppe Contaldo, Alvin Seah, Teck yew, Maciek Hajnrich, Paulo Lima, Javier Rico Ascariz, Camilo Barria e Nessim Higson (capa).
IdN Magazine V11N4: Putting on Style
Hong Kong, China
http://www.idnworld.com
Out of the Table of Contents: Theme: Styling. Featuring six star stylists: Adam Howe, Catherine Dargenton, Hiro Tsukui, Kanko B. Koga, Mattias Karlsson and Nienke Klunder. Creative Countries: Creative bomb - Berlin. Ideas: Wallpaper.
A G E N D A
Worldwide Listing of Design Events
For more events and information http://www.icograda.org/web/calendar
20 February 2005
New Application Deadline!
Creative Waves 03>04>05
Worldwide participation via Internet
http://www.omnium.edu.au/promo/creativewaves
Endorsed by Icograda
Icograda and The Omnium Project (Australia) invite students, educators, and design practitioners to participate in a unique and interactive series of free online projects for students in graphic design, photomedia and visual communication. Creative Waves 03>04>05 will take place over a 6-week period during March and April 2005 and will link art and design students, and their teachers, from educational institutions around the globe. Using Omnium's unique online 'studio' interface, participants will interact in small creative teams to challenge and respond to an unfolding design brief. Design practitioners may participate in a mentoring, critiquing or collaborative role.
1 March 2005
Deadline for Abstracts
Era 05 - Icograda/ICSID/IFI Joint Congress
Copenhagen, Denmark; Helsinki, Finland; Malmo, Sweden; Oslo, Norway
http://www.era05.com
Endorsed by Icograda
Designers around the world are invited to submit abstracts for the communication design symposium of Era 05 - the joint congress of Icograda, ICSID and IFI. Following the theme, 'The Changing Role and Challenges of Design,' the congress will explore how communication, industrial and interior design can meet future societal challenges. The Era05 committee requests papers that present new approaches to or new applications of communication design, which demonstrate social responsibility and innovative problem-solving. Organised by 16 design-related organisations in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, the Era 05 events will be held 22-28 September 2005 in the four Nordic countries.
4 March 2005
Deadline for Papers
TYPO.GRAPHICS.BEIRUT Conference
Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
TYPO.GRAPHIC.BEIRUT@lau.edu.lb
http://typographicbeirut.lau.edu.lb
Endorsed by Icograda
The TYPO.GRAPHIC.BEIRUT 2005 conference will be the first ever major graphic design event of its kind to be held in the Middle East. It will focus on various issues pertaining to typography and graphic design. The conference will be held 14-16 April 2005 and will provide a platform for students, professionals and graphic design educators from the region and around the world to exchange new views and ideas. TYPO.GRAPHIC.BEIRUT 2005 will also include a graphic design and typography exhibition, workshops and field trips to Khenchara and Byblos.
10 > 12 March 2005
Conference
Face to Face 5
Haus der Wirtschaft, Stuttgart, Germany
design@lgabw.de
http://www.design-center.de
Endorsed by Icograda
The fifth edition of Face to Face is an international design event aimed at all visual communicators and professional designers from all disciplines. The collaboration between event organisers Design Center Stuttgart and Pertubuhan Wakaf Reka Grafik Malaysia (WREGA) will bring a diverse programme that includes exhibitions, open forums and a two-day conference. Face to Face 5 will give participants an opportunity to share perspectives, network and forge contacts. Delegates will get to know not only the global players among the clients and design studios, but also companies and service providers whose market presence is characterised by unconventional, highly innovative products.
11 March 2005
Entry Deadline
12th 'Students, All to Chaumont!' Poster Competition
Chaumont, France
artsgraphiques.affiches@wanadoo.fr
http://www.ville-chaumont.fr/festival-affiches
Endorsed by Icograda
The International Poster and Graphic Arts Festival Festival of Chaumont, France, in collaboration with the Secours Populaire Francais, invite students from around the world to enter the 12th 'Students, All to Chaumont!' Poster Competition. The theme for this year's competition is 'Everything human is our concern.' First prize is 1000 euros. Selected works will be published in an exhibition catalogue and showcased from 21 May to 26 June 2005 in the 16th Chaumont Poster Festival.
11 March 2005
Deadline for Papers
II Graphic Communication Design Congress
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Campus Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
lucas@correo.xoc.uam.mx
http://www.icograda.org/web/calendar-endorsed.shtml
Endorsed by Icograda
Call for Papers: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Campus Xochimilco, invites all Design teachers, researchers, workers, students, alumni and professionals to participate in the II Graphic Communication Design Congress, to be held 25-29 April 2005 in the Division of Sciences and Arts for Design. The main objective of the Congress is to examine and discuss current teaching and research practices, the characteristics that define contemporary Design, the current and future practices of Graphic Communication Design, and the evolution of its teaching and learning.
3 > 16 April 2005
Workshop
ISCID Interdesign 2005: Sustainable Rural Transport
Design Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
design@sabs.co.za
http://www.interdesign2005.org.za
Endorsed by Icograda
The ICSID Interdesign workshop is a forum in which mid-career designers from different countries and cultures work together with local experts for an intensive two-week period, exploring design issues of national, regional and global importance. Interdesign 2005 will focus on the theme 'Sustainable Rural Transport - Technology for Developing Countries,' addressing the challenges of sustainable, non-motorised rural transport in South Africa.
1 May > 1 June 2005
Exhibition
International Travel Souvenir Design Competition 2005 Korea
Suwon City, South Korea
info@souvenircompe.com
http://www.souvenircompe.com
Endorsed by Icograda
Organised by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization (GTO), the International Travel Souvenir Design Competition 2005 will explore and showcase designs that represent the rich culture and tourist attractions of the Gyeonggi Province, Korea. The competition will end in April 2005 to coincide with 'Visit Gyeonggi Year 2005.'
21 May > 26 June 2005
Festival
16th International Poster and Graphic Arts Festival of Chaumont
Chaumont, France
artsgraphiques.affiches@wanadoo.fr
http://www.ville-chaumont.fr/festival-affiches
Endorsed by Icograda
The 16th International Poster and Graphic Arts Festival of Chaumont aims to collect and exhibit a culturally diverse mix of posters created since January 2002. The exhibition will feature selected works from the International Competition (open to cultural, social, political or commercial posters) and the 12th 'Students, All to Chaumont!' Poster Competition (following the theme 'Everything human is our concern').
4 June > 18 September 2005
Exhibition
15th International Lahti Poster Biennial 2005
Lahti Art Museum, Lahti, Finland
ulla.aartomaa@lahti.fi
http://www.lahti.fi/museot/julistebiennale05.html
Endorsed by Icograda
Organised by the Finnish Association of Graphic Design (Grafia) and Lahti Poster Museum, Finland, the 15th International Lahti Poster Biennial aims to identify and award poster designs that exhibit creativity, originality, aesthetic quality and communicative function. Over 13 000 Euros in prizes will be awarded this year. The prize-winners and selected entries will be exhibited in the Lahti Art Museum and published in an exhibition catalogue.
Until 27 June 2005
Exhibition
Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2004
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong, China
triennial@lcsd.gov.hk
http://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/english/edu_sel_others.htm
Endorsed by Icograda
The Hong Kong International Poster Triennial, a major event organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, documents the development of international poster design and celebrates achievements and global interest in design. It is organised in three consecutive events: a Competition, Exhibition and Symposium. The exhibition of the Hong Kong International Poster Triennial showcases the selected entries from the poster competition, as well as posters designed by five international judges.
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