April 2009
Organisers of the 26th International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) World Design Congress have announced the latest program developments for the coming ‘Design Difference–Designing Our World 2050’ event this November, hosted for the very first time in Singapore.
This year’s event will directly address global challenges of today that ultimately shape a world of 2050. Issues like agriculture, climate, education, health and mobility will be within the address.
Featured will be an interactive and participative mini-symposia titled ‘Design2050 Studios,’ led by world-renowned creative experts, including Chris Bangle of Chris Bangle Associates, and Stefano Marzano of Philips Design. This involves participating design leaders to head up a team of four to six individuals from various backgrounds to create a ‘Design2050’ proposition by imagining, conceptualizing and visualizing a desired future; participants at the congress will be drawn on to transform these ideas into reality.
Dr Milton Tan, Director of DesignSingapore Council, and Chairman of the International Advisory Committee of the Congress said, “Design goes beyond invention, or simply making things look cool. It is a vital component in tackling a whole range of social, economic and environmental challenges. It is the way that we create an intentional future. If applied properly, it can make a huge difference to the world of tomorrow.”
Prof Carlos Hinrichsen, Icsid President said, “Icsid Congress has always been about delivering programs that encourage designers to take stock of existing methods and adapt these to the changing needs of the society. We are very excited to continue this tradition in Singapore this year, but with a vibrant new twist that will engage interaction with the delegates not only during the Congress, but before, and after the event as well. We look forward to seeing great design solutions arising from creative collaboration that will shape our desired future.”
Singapore has a growing reputation as an international design hub as seen in its rise in the international design rankings. The Design Competitiveness Report based on data from the World Economic Forum, showed Singapore climbing from 22nd position in 2002 to 16th in 2005. In the 2009 International Design Scoreboard, conducted by the University of Cambridge, Singapore ranked first in relative measures, showing the relative intensity of design capabilities within the country.
More information on the Icsid World Design Congress 2009, Icsid Design Education Conference, and registration, is available at www.icsidcongress09.com.
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