The Association of graphic designers «4th Block» was established in 2002 by the initiative of the Honorary Artist of Ukraine Oleg Veklenko, as a public institution, uniting Ukrainian graphic designers, who care of social problems of the society, environmental conditions and ecology in our country and are interested in the development of Ukrainian graphic design. In 2004 the Association «4th Block» was admitted as a member of ICOGRADA — international institution, uniting national associations of graphic designers from all over the world, as the sole representative of Ukraine for its activities, related to the organization of the ecological graphic poster triennial with the same name. The Association of graphic designers «4th Block» is legally registered and has the status of a public institution, its bank account and a stamp.