Seoul (Korea) - On 28 December 2009, Don Ryun Chang, Icograda Past President 2009-2011, received the Meritorious Career Achievement Award from the Korean Federation of Design Associations (KFDA). KFDA is comprised of 21 members who represent the various design disciplines, including VIDAK, KECD, KAID and KOSID who belong to Icograda, Icsid and IFI.

Milan (Italy) - The Associazione Italiana Progettazione per la Comunicazione Visiva (Aiap) has elected its 2010-2012 Board, including Daniela Piscitelli as President, Cinzia Ferrara as Vice-president and Massimo Porcedda as General Secretary.

Vancouver (Canada) - Design Currency: Icograda Design Week in Vancouver 2010 is delighted to add four more exceptional design leaders to the programme. They will be part of the series of presentations and conversations built around the Design Currency themes of Culture, Commerce and Communications.

Hong Kong (China) - At the Business of Design Week 2009 awards gala on 4 December 2009, Kigge Hvid ended a year of pivotal growth for INDEX: by becoming the fifth recipient of the Hong Kong Design Centre's Design Leadership Award.

Tokyo (Japan) - The Japan Graphic Designers Association Inc. has launched a tear-off calendar for 2010 titled "(^_^)365(O_O)" dubbed as "Hello 365" featuring a different Japanese designer for each day of the year.

Vancouver (Canada) - Online registration is now live for Design Currency: Icograda Design Week in Vancouver 2010, taking place from 26-30 April 2010. Register now and take advantage of the early registration rates.

Doha (Qatar) - From now until 23 January 2010, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar's Gallery Presents 'Faculty Focus 2009', an exhibition of works by artists and designers who are teaching and researching at VCUQatar.

Toledo (United States) - response_ability, an AIGA Design Educators Conference that aims to foster an ongoing dialogue and debate about design ethics, sustainability and design education, is seeking "Digital Posters", Roundtable Moderators, Session Panels and Session Moderators.

Moscow (Russian Federation) - Golden Bee - Moscow International Biennial of Graphic Design has announced the call for entries for the 2010 edition, endorsed by Icograda. Individuals and groups have until 15 April 2010 to submit their work for the Golden Bee 9 competition.

San Jose (United States) - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the call for entries for the tenth annual Adobe® Design Achievement Awards (ADAA). For the second consecutive year, Icograda is endorsing and supporting these prestigious student awards.