13/05
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 Secretariat transitions to new leadership in Montreal
PDA celebrates 15th Anniversary and 30th Congress
Call for Nominations for the 2005-2007 Icograda Executive Board
G A L E R I A :
COLLECTED WORKS BY ZHAN-POL-SARTR IN 6 VOLUMES
Michael Kvitka, 4th-Block - Ukraine
F E A T U R E :
PITCHED OUT by Erik Spiekermann, Form
O P I N I O N :
Do you participate in pitchs when invited?
M I S C E L L A N E O U S N E W S :
EUROPE 2020: TODAY FOR TOMORROW
P U B L I S H E R S ' C O R N E R :
Form 200
A G E N D A :
25 > 29 April 2005 Don Quixote Graphic
H E A D L I N E S T O R I E S
Icograda Secretariat begins operations in Montreal
Montreal, Canada – Icograda is pleased to announce that its Secretariat is now operating from new headquarters in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Brenda Sanderson, the new Director of the Secretariat, began working from Montreal on March 7. Ms. Sanderson worked closely with outgoing Director Thierry Van Kerm for two weeks to manage the smooth transition of operations from Brussels to Montreal.
Ms. Sanderson said, “I feel fortunate to have been able to spend this transition time with Thierry. As we look to the future, there will be considerable change and growth for Icograda as we develop the new Secretariat in Montréal, welcome new members to the Icograda network, and work even more closely with ISCID to bring the International Design Alliance to fruition.”
Read this leading story http://www.icograda.org/web/news.shtml
PDA Announces 15th Anniversary and 30th Congress
May 2005
Brussels
The Conrad Hotel Brussels – Avenue Louise
In this congress the PDA will be investigating how designers and manufacturers are adapting to the media age, in a world where the different design disciplines of today are evolving and merging. Can brand design meet the challenges of the future? Are brand designers equipped to go forward? Are there lessons to be learned from the past, or must we re-invent our profession? Speakers will be from the design profession, brand manufacturers, from the packaging industry and the design press.
Read this story http://www.icograda.org/web/news.shtml
Call for Nominations for the 2005-2007 Icograda Executive Board
Nominations to the Executive Board of Icograda are invited for the 2005-2007 term. The next two years ahead will see considerable change and growth for Icograda as we develop the new Secretariat in Montréal, welcome new members to the Icograda network, and work even more closely with ISCID to bring the International Design Alliance to fruition. Stewardship of this development will be the responsibility of the Executive Board members. It promises to be a truly exciting time as we work together to shape the future for graphic designers around the world. All nominations must be received by no later than June 29, 2005 at the Secretariat office in Montreal. Nominations may be received by email at secretariat@icograda.org. Please use the subject line Nomination to the Executive Board of Icograda.
Nominations may be sent by regular mail to:
Icograda Secretariat
455 Saint Antoine Ouest,
Suite SS 10
Montreal, QC H2Z 1J1
Canada
Contact the Secretariat at secretariat@icograda.org for Conditions and Obligations of Icograda Executive Board Membership and an Agreement to stand for Election form which must be completed and returned by your nominee.
G A L E R I A
Collected works by Zhan-Pol-Sartr in 6 Volumes
By Michael Kvitka, 4th-Block, Ukraine
Created for the publishing house “Folio”, Kharkov
View in Galeria http://www.icograda.org/web/galeria-current.shtml
N E W I N F E A T U R E
Pitched out
By Erik Spiekermann
Why do more and more clients think that pitching is the way to go, and why do so many designers take part?
Read this story http://www.icograda.org/web/feature-current.shtml
O P I N I O N
Do you participate in pitchs when invited?
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
From our regular tracking of how you feel about the design business sector:
Do you feel your business is doing better, the same or worse than three months ago?
47% Better
28% Same
29% Worse
Totals shown may be more or less than 100% due to rounding.
M I S C E L L A N E O U S N E W S
EUROPE 2020: TODAY FOR TOMORROW
Designers on the Visual Identity of Europe in the Future
At the beginning of the 21st century, Europe is at a crossroads. What are its options? What will Europe look like in 2020? Who will be deciding on its appearance? Is there only one Europe or several of them...considering... its peoples... its identities... its cultures... its diversity... its states... its environment... its problems... its solutions... its forms... its future.... its expectations... Although it is difficult to predict what Europe will look like, to design it is a completely different matter. This competition is aimed at European designers who wish to participate in the process of designing Europe's future. Organized by HDD - Croatian Designers' Society and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia. Deadline for submissions: 18 April 2005. Contact katja.sare@mei.hr
Proyectodiseño magazine calls for ideas for the design of the new Colombian peso
This call is part of the celebration plan of the 10 years of the proyectodiseño magazine and is open to the participation of Colombian and/or foreign designers. The subject of the first call is "New Colombian Peso". Ideas must be submitted by 19 April. Contact concursos@proyectod.com for complete information. Proyectodiseño will select a group of at least 10 proposals that will be published in edition 39 of the magazine, available May 19, 2005.
P U B L I S H E R S ' C O R N E R
Form 200
Germany
http://www.form.be
Out of the Table of Contents: Lizzie Finn: Interfaces and seams – Pitched out – Projects: Visions and extraordinary concepts – Showroom: new products – Special Imm Cologne – Focal theme: 200 unfrequently asked Questions – Massive Mau – Farewell 2004: what were the important products and trends – Froggy went a-courtin: on the newly started relationship between frog and Flextronics – Fair systems, etc
D(x)I 16
Spain
http://dximagazine.com
Out of the Table of Contents: ¿De que marca es tu pasaporte? - Design News – La migracion necesaria – Exposicion: Design in Africa – Domingo en el rio – Libeles multietnico – La creatividad de las fuerzas sociales – Nude 2004, etc
Typo 12
Czech Republic
http://www.magtypo.cz
Out of the Table of Contents: Typo.Fenomen: Eight centuries of blackletter fonts – Typo.Interview: About a group of castrates with impotent equipment Fascination with a public space – Typo.Fotoesej: Kill flies or alcohol diminishes moral and increases absenteeism – Typo.Nazor: Iva Knobloch > Together; Jan Sipek > Catalunia independent – Typo.Bazar
A G E N D A
Worldwide Listing of Design Events
For more events and information http://www.icograda.org/web/calendar
25 > 29 April 2005
Conference
Don Quixote Graphic
Caracas, Venezuela
hvaldivi@ucab.edu.ve
The Universidad Católica Andrés Bello School of Letters, the Darias Design Institute and the Spanish Embassy in Venezuela have the pleasure of inviting designers to participate in the set of activities planned under the name ‘El Quijote Gráfico, 400 años del viaje de aquella triste figura’ (Don Quixote Graphic, the sad figure knight 400 hundred year journey). The main activity of the event will consist of the exhibit and display of postcards created by 64 prestigious Venezuelan and foreign designers.
26 > 29 April 2005
Conference
AGIdeas International Design Week
Melbourne Australia
http://www.agideas.net
kristin@agideas.net
AGIdeas International Design Week is an extraordinary Australian success story which brings together the best designers from around the world as a resource for Australian business, students and design professionals. Celebrating 15 years of outstanding success in 2005, AGIdeas is now one of the largest design festivals in the world. In April the congress will present a series of events that celebrate, inspire and motivate new ideas, creativity and excellence in design.
19 May > 21 May 2005
Conference
Typo Berlin 2005 - Change
Berlin, Germany
http://www.typo-berlin.de
This year's Typo Berlin deals with the subject "Change." The celebrity guest is the British graphic design legend Neville Brody.
24 > 28 May 2005
Conference
PacPrint 2005
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia
http://www.pacprint.com.au <http://www.pacprint..com.au/>;
11 > 17 June 2005
Symposium
DesignInquiry
Maine College of Art, Portland, Maine, United States
designinquiry@meca.edu
http://www.designinquiry.meca.edu
DesignInquiry is a working design symposium; in a series of short lectures, discussions and studio workshops, participants will explore the aesthetics and ethics of graphic design: through Motive, method and medium. Join Elliott Earls, Peter Hall, Melle Hammer, Ellen Lupton, Marlene McCarty, Douglass Scott, Matt Soar, Louise Sandhaus, Nancy Skolos. Thomas Wedell, Rick Valicenti, and Lorraine Wild for workshops Come for a week to Portland, Maine, to engage with outstanding design professionals, advanced students and educators. DesignInquiry frames the questions, participants explore the answers. Presented in Partnership with AIGA.
I C O G R A D A R E M I N D E R
Icograda Events and Events Endorsed by Icograda
ERA 05: EARLY REGISTRATION FINAL REMINDER
Early registration ends on 31 March 2005.
Discounts for early registration are still in effect, as registration costs no more than € 600. Additional discounts are available, depending on which country you reside in. Register now, ensure that you don’t miss out on a valuable experience, and save as much as € 100.
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I C O G R A D A
Icograda is the world body for professional graphic design and visual communication. It is the representative international non-governmental organisation for graphic design, unifying the voice of designers worldwide and promoting their dynamic role in society and commerce. Founded in London in 1963, Icograda has 184 Members and numerous Friends in 56 countries worldwide, and holds consultative status with UNESCO, UNIDO, ISO, and WIPO. For more information, visit http://www.icograda.org
F R I E N D S O F I C O G R A D A
Founded in 1991, Friends of Icograda is a worldwide network of individuals and corporations who share a common interest in graphic design and visual communication. Friends are Patron Members of Icograda. Anyone who wishes to support Icograda and who agrees with Icograda's aims and values can become a Friend of Icograda on a contribution basis. Visit http://www.friends.icograda.net
I C O G R A D A E D U C A T I O N N E T W O R K
The Icograda Education Network (IEN) brings together the worldwide community of graphic design educational institutions - for exchange, sharing, collaboration, and advancement of teaching methods and research opportunities. Participation is open to schools in all countries. For more information about IEN visit http://www.education.icograda.net
I C O G R A D A D E S I G N M E D I A N E T W O R K
The Icograda Design Media Network (IDMN) brings the world's design media together in an online community - a single, convenient source at http://www.media.icograda.net Formed by Icograda at the request of the international design media, the IDMN is dedicated to establishing and promoting standards and ethics in design journalism.. It creates a forum for sharing ideas and information, fostering discourse among participants and with Icograda, and contributing to the furtherance of a meaningful body of knowledge regarding design and the role that design plays in modern society. Bona fide design media receive a free listing and a website link, provided as a service to the international design community.
Icograda Secretariat
c/o Montreal International
Suite 8000
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 3X7
T. +1 514 987 8181, ext. 462
secretariat@icograda.org
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