Montreal (Canada) – Today the International Council of Societies for Industrial Design (Icsid) launched its call for EOIs to host its 30th General Assembly (GA) in 2017. As an international non-profit organisation representing the field of industrial design, Icsid seeks to collaborate with organisers of an established design event to host its GA and celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Icsid convenes its GA biennially, bringing together approximately 150 participants from over 40 countries including Icsid leadership, membership, other INGOs and key stakeholders to discuss progress in industrial design and to plan future initiatives, including its flagship World Design Capital® (WDC), World Design Impact Prize and World Design Partner® Programme. The GA is Icsid’s highest authority, with decisions being made on key issues affecting the future of the industry, as reflected by its membership and the wider international design community.
Icsid Secretary General Ms. Dilki de Silva today said, “By partnering with an established design event, we aim to leverage existing expertise so that we may focus on enhancing the profile of the industry and addressing issues around the power of design to effect positive social change.”
The deadline for expressions of interest is 16 February 2015 at 17:00 (EST). Interested parties may download the EOI form along with the guide outlining the bid process, eligibility criteria, submission requirements, fees, and timeline from the event page.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Allison DaCosta, Project Manager
t: +1 514 448 4949 ext: 235
e: projects@icsid.org
About the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid)
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is a non-profit organisation that protects and promotes the interests of the profession of industrial design. Founded in 1957, Icsid serves as a unified voice of over 50 nations through which members can express their views and be heard on an international platform. Since its inception, Icsid has continued to develop its wide-reaching network of students and professionals devoted to the recognition, success and growth of the industrial design community. Together, professional associations, promotional societies, educational institutions, government bodies and corporations create a comprehensive and diverse system on the forefront of industrial design education and progress.