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International communication design news, featured design writing, Icograda-endorsed events, conferences and award schemes around the world.
[Image: Ken Cato, Garry Emery and Dr Michael Bryce]

Icograda Achievement Award recipients

Melbourne (Australia) - On 16 July 2009, the Icograda Executive Board will honour Ken Cato, Garry Emery and Dr Michael Bryce with Icograda Achievement Awards. The ceremony will take place at the new Melbourne Convention Centre as part of State of Design Festival 2009 and will be presented by Greg Hywood, Deputy Secretary, Tourism, Aviation & Communications and Chief Executive Tourism Victoria, DIIRD; along with Professor Don Ryun Chang, Icograda President.

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[Image: 2009 State of Design Festival logo]

2009 State of Design Festival opens

Melbourne (Australia) - From 15-25 July 2009, the State of Design Festival will host over 100 interactive events, exhibitions, workshops and talks. This year, Icograda has become a major partner with the Festival for the 2009 Design Capital seminar series, taking place from 16-17 July. Presenting at the seminar series will be Icograda President, Don Ryun Chang (Korea) and Icograda Executive Board Members, David Berman (Canada) and Omar Vulpinari (Italy).

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[Image: Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) Identity by Pentagram, New York]

AIGA announces best in communication design and book design

New York (United States) - AIGA, the professional association for design, and Icograda Professional Member, has announced the selection of 273 works in the "365: AIGA Annual Design Competition 30" and "AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers of 2008" competitions. From more than 4,700 entries from across the United States and as far away as Australia, Brazil and Croatia, 182 pieces and 91 books and book covers were selected.

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[Image: Xin: Icograda World Design Congress 2009 Beijing