Washington, DC (United States) - Looking to "ratchet up the dialogue" around sustainability and environmental graphic design, SEGD has launched a new web-based resource focused on life-cycle approaches to EGD.

Montreal (Canada) – The professional orders and associations of design in Quebec, along with the Quebec Department of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade and the Quebec Department of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, have jointly announced the official launch of Mission Design, the first organisation to highlight the design professions and be a true voice for this industry in Quebec.

The Hague (the Netherlands) - Since the current European flag was designed in 1955, society in Europe has changed dramatically. Designers from across the world were invited to consider these questions and to submit their ideas for a new symbol for Europe.

Montreal (Canada) - Icograda welcomes the newest members of its international network. At the Icograda Executive Board meeting in Vancouver, Canada on 26-27 April 2010, these organisations and individuals were unanimously approved.

Sydney (Australia) - The appointment of South Australia's first ever Commissioner for Integrated Design has been greeted with enthusiasm by the Design Institute of Australia - a Professional Member of Icograda.

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) – The Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) will run a six-month multi-faceted programme entitled “Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies – Business, Living, Creativity” to promote the energy, style, innovation and branding power of Hong Kong designers to the mainland China and global audiences during Expo 2010 Shanghai.

Beijing (China) - On 27 April, Mr. Chen Dongliang, Director of the Beijing Industrial Design Center (BIDC), was granted the the 2010 National Advanced Workers Medal for his outstanding contribution in the field of China’s design. This is the highest award to a citizen granted by the government, recognising those who have made a great contribution to China.

Montreal (Canada) - The International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers (IFI) is proud to announce World Interiors Day 2010, to be held on Saturday 29 May with the theme "10% for 90%."

Sydney (Australia) - The results of Design Institute of Australia's hotly contested Australasian Student Design Awards 2010 have been announced. This Icograda-endorsed awards program recognises excellence and proudly promotes Australasia's best design students.

Brussels (Belgium) - The European Commission has launched an online public consultation aimed at unlocking the full potential of Europe's cultural and creative industries.