The city is the first to officially commemorate the day in acknowledgement of the importance of industrial design to its social and economic development.
World Industrial Design Day is held internationally on 29 June with the aim of encouraging inter-disciplinary collaborations. Icsid said it hopes to spread an understanding of the design industry and exploring ways in which design can “improve quality of life”.
“This proclamation supports Montreal’s commitment to the five strategic directions outlined in the Montreal 2025 plan: knowledge, creativity and innovation; culture; living environment; infrastructure; and openness to the world,” stated Helen Fotopulos, Montreal executive committee member responsible for Culture, Heritage, Design and the Status of Women.
She continued: “By proclaiming June 29th as World Industrial Design Day, we help drive the city’s design development initiatives and take humble steps towards making Montreal more hospitable to its citizens.”
Fotopulos will present the proclamation on the 29 June at the Terrasses Bonsecours in Montreal in the presence of the Icsid Secretary General Dilki de Silva, together with Icsid Members and friends.
“We are overjoyed that the City of Montreal has joined Icsid in this campaign to share the benefits industrial design can offer to quality of life throughout the world,” stated Dr. Mark Breitenberg, Icsid President.
Icsid has also recently announced the winning entries for its student poster competition.
Other events held in honour of World Industrial Day can be found on the Icsid website.
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