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Online registration now open for Icograda Design Week in Vancouver 2010

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.

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2010 Adobe® Design Achievement Awards: Adobe and Icograda partner for the second year

San Jose (United States) - Adobe Systems Incorporated has 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.

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Moscow International Biennale of Graphic Design announces Golden Bee 9 call for entries

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.

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Queensland launches initiative to boost business through design

Brisbane (Australia) - The Queensland Government has launched a $1.1 million initiative to encourage businesses to embrace the power of good design to gain a competitive edge. Under the program, successful Queensland designers will be linked with selected businesses to transform ideas into sought after products and services.

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