11 Dec 2012
Iridescent: Icograda Journal of Design Research has launched the first Issue of Volume 2 online. The issue is comprised of six papers by design scholars on themes exploring communication design education, sustainability and design, and communication design in public spaces.
28 Nov 2012
The spirit of Ronald Shakespear's book, Revisitando los Sesenta, is captured in the opening quote of this little gem:
"It could be said that I am not a photographer. I am just a memory thief. I never thought these portraits were so valuable. For me they are evidence of unforgettable memories."
21 Nov 2012
Galeria:Icograda's international design exhibit currently features a poster, which was designed by Yoko Ono as a special contribution to the annual Positive Posters exhibition.
05 Nov 2012
October 2012 brought with it the fruition of a partnership between The Graphic Design Association of Malaysia (wRega) and Icograda, the launch of a design conference - Rediscovery: Icograda Design Week in Sarawak 2012. With an interest in the advancement of design thinking and education that is aligned with that of Icograda, the non-profit, non-partisan organisation wRega was well positioned to host its first design conference.
09 Oct 2012
In a few weeks' time Icograda will be announcing plans for our 50th Anniversary celebrations for 2013. To begin Icograda invites you to participate in one of our 50th Anniversary initiatives.
16 Jul 2012
In this article originally published in CUTOUT Magazine, Sali Sasaki (Paris, France) explores barriers and opportunities for the future of traditional craft.
27 Apr 2012
Icograda President Leimei Julia Chiu invites members and design stakeholders everywhere to participate in World Communication Design Day 2012.
18 Apr 2012
DIMAD, an Icograda Member from Spain, shares with us the response put forth by READ a recently formed national design network of which they are a member. This response was developed in light of recent controversy over the logo presented by the Madrid Olympic Committee in their bid for the 2020 summer games.
04 Apr 2012
Letter.2, the second international competition organised by ATypI, was a celebration of typographical excellence held in Buenos Aires in October 2011. It brought together a jury of experts who had the difficult task of selecting the decade's best designs within the framework of an exciting conference attended by a large number of delegates from across the region. Víctor García shares his impressions.
12 Mar 2012
As we mark the one year anniversary of 3/11 in Japan, it is a time to reflect, remember and acknowledge the resilience of the human spirit. And to recognise the potential of design to improve the quality of life.