Essen (Germany) - It was a worthy highlight and end of this year's red dot award: communication design - the festive awards ceremony on Friday 8 December 2006 in the Essen Philharmonic Concert Hall.

Barcelona (Spain) - The National Design Prizes are the highest awards conferred in Spain to outstanding designers in recognition of their professional careers and to companies that successfully use design in their innovation strategies.

Nagoya (Japan) - A design work needs a "function". Then, "What is function?" Simply put, it should be to work or operate in a proper way to fulfill a purpose.

Dublin (Ireland) - The Institute of Designers in Ireland held its first Past Presidents re-union on Friday, 8 December 2006 at The Gallery in Farmleigh, Phoenix Park Dublin.

Beijing (China) - VisionUnion.com was founded in July 2004, to serve designers and students of design. With continuously updated information, the content of VisionUnion covers the complete design industry.

Moscow (Russian Federation) - Identity: Best of the Best 2007 has issued its Call for Entries.

Brno (Czech Republic) - The Design Centrum Czech Republic is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for Young Package 2007.

Brighton (United Kingdom) - Brighton (United Kingdom) - The 2006 BDI Valuation Survey shows a drop in turnover, fees and employee numbers but an increase in export income for the UK.

Copenhagen (Denmark) - On 16 November, Ged Davis, managing director in World Economic forum, met up with INDEX board member Mette Laursen, CEO and founder of LinKS, for a talk on design INDEX: and the creative imperative.

Essen (Germany) - On 8 December, numerous personalities from design, culture and industry will meet to celebrate the 2006 winners of the red dot award: communication design 2006.