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[Image: World Graphics Day]

On World Graphics Day, Icograda asks 'What is the value of design?'

Montreal (Canada) - This year on 27 April - World Graphics Day 2010, Icograda invites individuals worldwide to use the power of social media to complete the sentence: "I value design because...".

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[Image: Audrey Bennett and Prof. Ahn Sang-Soo]

Icograda announces Co-Chairs of Education Manifesto 2010

Montreal (Canada) - Icograda is pleased to announce that Prof. Ahn Sang-Soo (Korea) and Audrey G. Bennett (United States) will co-chair the tenth anniversary update of the Icograda Education Manifesto.

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[Image: Straight to Business: Icograda Design Week in Madrid website]

Website launched for Straight to Business: Icograda Design Week in Madrid

Madrid (Spain) - The website for Straight to Business: Icograda Design Week in Madrid is now live. From 21-25 June 2010, this event will showcase the best examples of how communication design, effectively managed and integrated into a company’s strategy can result in an improved brand image, more efficient use of resources and positive economic results.

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[Image: 2010 ADAA poster]

Download your 2010 Adobe Design Achievement Awards poster today

San José (United States) - The official poster for the 2010 Adobe Design Achievement Awards is now available for download in 11 languages. Spread the word - professors and students can print and distribute the poster to encourage other students to participate.

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[Image: Banner for Design Currency: Icograda Design Week in Vancouver 2010]