Istanbul (Turkey) - From 5-11 May, the twelfth edition of Grafist 12, the International Graphic Design Week will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. Grafist is one of the longest running education focussed graphic design events in Istanbul, Turkey, organised by Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (MSGSU).

Providence, Rhode Island (United States) - Hosted by the Rhode Island School of Design, the Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies is an unparalleled opportunity for students and professionals from numerous disciplines.

Seoul (Korea) – On behalf of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Mayor Oh Se-hoon signed a memorandum of agreement with the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) during a ceremony on 18 March 2008 at The Shilla Hotel in Seoul, officially appointing the city as the World Design Capital™ (WDC™) 2010.

La Habana (Cuba) - A highlight of Design/Culture: Icograda World Design Congress 2007 was the international poster exhibition organised by Prografica under the patronage of the UNESCO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean. The exhibition consists of 104 posters created by designers from 32 countries, with 49 of from Latin America.

Montreal (Canada) - The IFA’s 9 Global Conference on Ageing and Expo Ageing & Design will offer a global forum for informed discussions on major ageing issues and show the impact design has on the health, participation and security of older people worldwide.

São Paulo (Brazil) - P&D Design - Brazilian Conference of Design Research and Development – is a biannual event that intends to promote the discussion about design research and education.

Toronto (Canada) - An exhibition and workshop by Majid Abbasi. "9883.53km" showcases a retrospective of book covers and posters designed by Majid Abbasi from 2000 to present.

Boston (United States) - This year, DMI's European conference will explore the evolution of design thinking and strategy to the next level.

New York (United States) - First published in 1973, the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook has become the essential source for fair prices and practice. This 12th edition has been completely revised and updated.

Brussels (Belgium) - Icograda endorses Pentawards, the first and only worldwide competition exclusively devoted to packaging design in all its forms. It is open to everybody in all countries who are associated with the creation and marketing of packaging.